248 American soldiers in plane crash at Gander, Newfoundland 30 years ago this hour (Dec 12 1985)

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(Thursday, December 12, 1985, 6:46 a.m. NST) — 248 American soldiers and eight crew members were killed today when an Arrow Air charter crashed after takeoff from Gander, Newfoundland.

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248 American soldiers in plane crash at Gander, Newfoundland 30 years ago this hour (Dec 12 1985)

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