Plane Crash At Air Show War Reenactment

A crowd of 125,000 gathered at a natural amphitheater to witness a war show by the Army Air Forces. The event aimed to demonstrate war scenarios to Americans on the Homefront. Despite a tragic accident where two planes collided, resulting in flaming wreckage and the loss of four crewmen, the army continued with their scheduled program, turning a make-believe scenario into a tragic reality.

What was the purpose of the war show staged by the Army Air Forces?

What was the reaction of the crowd during the sham battle before the tragedy?

What message was the army trying to convey to Americans on the Homefront?

Describe the events that led to the tragic accident during the air show.

How did the army respond after the accident occurred?