An aircraft, unofficially known as a "Flying Coffin," from World War II was discovered in Italy.
It got its nickname because crew members often found it difficult to fly due to "stiff and heavy controls," reported Discovery News. The aircraft also had one exit per plane, making it "almost impossible to reach the rear from the flight deck when wearing a parachute."
German fighters shot down the "Flying Coffin" during the second World War.
The aircraft exploded before it crashed, allowing only two members of the 10-man crew to exit through the rear, according to Discovery News. In the aftermath of the explosion, the bodies of the rest of the passengers were found scattered among the wreckage in Selva del Lamone's forest, which is right outside of Farnese, Viterbo in central Italy.
The "Flying Coffin," a B-24 Liberator, was one of 277 bombers from Puglia that were on a mission to bomb German-controlled bridges, train stations and airports, reported Discovery News.
The wreckage fragments found helped researchers piece together the events of World War II 70 years later, and will be displayed in the Selva del Lamone natural reserve by the end of the year.
