Airplane Crash in Topsham

Photograph

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Pejepscot History Center

Name/Title

Airplane Crash in Topsham

Entry/Object ID

1990.156.1055.a

Description

A B/W photograph of a plane that crashed in the alders by the air strip in Topsham. Story as told by Percy Hyde is on the back of the photo. "Champ" -- Brunswick Flying Service above the black bridge past Topsham Heights was where the flying strip was, beside the river. Plane appears to be a "Champ." Donald Wade and another fellow were flying a brand new plane and on landing each thought the other was flying it on landing, so they went into the alders beside the air strip. Undated

Collection

Estate of Harry G. Shulman

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Search Terms

Topsham air field, Chemp, Airplane crashes