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EPISODE · Aug 26, 2025 · 11 MIN

Survival in Flames: The 1952 B-29 Crash in Phillipsburg

from The 406 Life: Exploring Montana with Montana Max · host Montana Max

In this episode of The 406 Life, your host Montana Max—takes you back to 1952, when a roaring B-29 Superfortress went down in flames near Phillipsburg. Hear the wild true story of how twelve airmen parachuted to safety, what happened when the bomber slammed into Mount Stuart, and why pieces of that fiery bird can still be found in the mountains today.Mix in some Montana history, a dash of small-town resilience, and a whole lot of Bigfoot humor, and you’ve got one unforgettable ride.👉 We’d love to hear from you! Drop your thoughts in the comments, connect with us at the406life.com, or find us on social media.⭐ If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a 5-star rating—it helps more curious folks (and Sasquatch hunters) discover the show.📢 And don’t forget to share this episode with friends, family, or that one neighbor who swears they’ve seen Bigfoot behind the gas station.

In this episode of The 406 Life, your host Montana Max—takes you back to 1952, when a roaring B-29 Superfortress went down in flames near Phillipsburg. Hear the wild true story of how twelve airmen parachuted to safety, what happened when the bomber slammed into Mount Stuart, and why pieces of that fiery bird can still be found in the mountains today.Mix in some Montana history, a dash of small-town resilience, and a whole lot of Bigfoot humor, and you’ve got one unforgettable ride.👉 We’d love to hear from you! Drop your thoughts in the comments, connect with us at the406life.com, or find us on social media.⭐ If you enjoyed the episode, please give us a 5-star rating—it helps more curious folks (and Sasquatch hunters) discover the show.📢 And don’t forget to share this episode with friends, family, or that one neighbor who swears they’ve seen Bigfoot behind the gas station.

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