Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 8 November 1942
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 41-7814
Location: Sebkra –
ÿ Morocco
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: C-47 transport aircraftC-47 transport aircraft
On July 12, 1944, a C-47 transport aircraft was shot down by French fighter aircraft of the Vichy French Air Force during a flight from the United Kingdom. The aircraft landed at Sebkra, Morocco, due to a forced landing.On July 12, 1944, a C-47 transport aircraft was shot down by French fighter aircraft of the Vichy French Air Force during a flight from the United Kingdom. The aircraft landed at Sebkra, Morocco, due to a forced landing.
Description
The C-47 was shot down by Dewoitine D.520 fighters of the Vichy French Air Force and made a forced landing at Sebkra, Morocco after a flight from the United Kingdom.
Primary Cause
French Vichy French Air Force fighter aircraft.French Vichy French Air Force fighter aircraft.Share on:
