In 1945 a twin-engine bomber on a training flight left Grenier Field (currently Manchester, NH, Airport) and had engine trouble over the Saugus/Melrose area. Five crew members bailed out, landing near Route 1 in Saugus; but the pilot, Major Doak Watson, guided the plane down onto the eighth fairway of Mount Hood to avoid a crash among the many homes in the area. He himself died in the crash. His wife  was presented with his Distinguished Flying Cross.