On June 28, 1944, a B-17 training bomber crashed south of this point. The crew members were 2nd. Lt. William A. Richell, 22, pilot; 2nd. Lt. Sheridan B. Marek, 20, co-pilot; 2nd. Lt. Angus W. MacArthur, 21, co-pilot; Sgt. Manteu P. Jones, 23, crew chief; and Corp. Merle G. Ice, 23, aerial engineer.