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At least seven dead as World War II plane crashes in the US

A World War II-era B-17 plane (similar to the one pictured) crashed at Bradley International Airport in the US state of Connecticut while trying to land. [AFP]

At least seven people were killed when a World War II bomber carrying 13 passengers and crew crashed at an airport in the northeastern US state of Connecticut Wednesday, local media reported.

The Boeing B-17 aircraft, which the US Air Force deployed against Germany and Japan, crashed at Bradley International Airport while trying to land around 10:00 am (1400 GMT).

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