Atka B-24D Liberator

The derelict B-24D Liberator bomber rests at its crash site, with its tail section separated but largely preserved in the Alaskan wilderness.

Manufactured in 1941, this military aircraft completed 18 combat missions before an emergency landing on December 9, 1942, during a weather reconnaissance flight.

The aircraft represents one of eight surviving D-model Liberators worldwide and stands as a testament to American military operations in the Aleutian Islands.

The wreckage location requires special permits from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as it sits within the Aleutian Islands National Wildlife Refuge.

During the crash landing, Brigadier General William E. Lynd sustained a fractured collarbone while other crew members spent the night on the beach awaiting rescue.

Location: Aleutians West Census Area

GPS coordinates: 52.03039,-175.13692

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24