Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 21 January 1942
Aircraft Type: Ford 4-AT-E Tri-Motor
Owner/operator: Guinea Airways
Registration Number: VH-USX
Location: Salamaua Airfield –
ÿ Papua New Guinea
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: Aircraft (Specific model not identified)Aircraft (Specific model not identified)
Category: Unlawful Interference
A Japanese aircraft suffered a catastrophic destruction during an aerial attack. The incident involved significant damage and loss of life.A Japanese aircraft suffered a catastrophic destruction during an aerial attack. The incident involved significant damage and loss of life.
Description
Destroyed in Japanese attack.
Primary Cause
Unknown. Likely a targeted attack utilizing advanced weaponry.Unknown. Likely a targeted attack utilizing advanced weaponry.Share on:
