Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 29 March 1941
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3mge
Owner/operator: South African Air Force – SAAF
Registration Number: 660
Location: Jijiga Air Base –
ÿ Ethiopia
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: Junkers Ju-52/3m aircraftJunkers Ju-52/3m aircraft
Category: Other
On June 15, 2023, a Junkers Ju-52/3m aircraft was struck by strafing Italian aircraft near Jijiga, Ethiopia. Simultaneously, a Vickers Valentia (serial 264) aircraft was also damaged during the same attack.On June 15, 2023, a Junkers Ju-52/3m aircraft was struck by strafing Italian aircraft near Jijiga, Ethiopia. Simultaneously, a Vickers Valentia (serial 264) aircraft was also damaged during the same attack.
Description
A Junkers Ju-52/3m was destroyed by strafing Italian aircraft at Jijiga. A Vickers Valentia (serial 264) was also destroyed during the strafing.
Primary Cause
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