Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 26 May 1940
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3m
Owner/operator: Luftwaffe
Registration Number: CM+BU
Location: Jordbrufjellet, Russanes i Saltdal, Nordland –
ÿ Norway
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants:
Component Affected: British Gloster Gladiator II aircraftBritish Gloster Gladiator II aircraft
Category: Accident
A British Gloster Gladiator II aircraft was shot down by a British Gloster Gladiator II. Paratroopers escaped the scene.A British Gloster Gladiator II aircraft was shot down by a British Gloster Gladiator II. Paratroopers escaped the scene.
Description
Shot down by British Gloster Gladiator II. Paratroopers bailed out
Primary Cause
Possible malfunction or enemy fire during a reconnaissance mission.Possible malfunction or enemy fire during a reconnaissance mission.Share on:
