WW2 Plane Crash in Hudson River, New York
The plane was one of three that flew from an airfield in Farmingdale, east of New York City.
The cause of the crash has not been confirmed, but engine failure has been cited as a possible cause.
The plane was one of three that flew from an airfield in Farmingdale, east of New York City.
The plane – a single-seater P-47 Thunderbolt – went down two miles (3.2km) south of George Washington Bridge.
A vintage World War Two aircraft has crashed in the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey.
Divers later recovered a body – believed to be that of the pilot – from the submerged plane.
They were taking part in shooting a promotional video to mark the 75th anniversary of the American Airpower Museum.
The two other aircraft – a P-40 and a plane taking the photographs – returned safely to the airfield.
Scuba divers recovered the body of a 56-year-old man three hours after the crash. New York police identified the man as William Gordon of Key West, Florida.
