Incident Overview
Date: Friday 13 August 1943
Aircraft Type: Short Sunderland I
Owner/operator: Royal Australian Air Force – RAAF, lsf Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: DV968
Location: Bay of Bisay –
ÿ Atlantic Ocean
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 11 / Occupants: 11
Component Affected: Sunderland flying boatSunderland flying boat
On October 26, 1918, the Sunderland flying boat was shot down by Junkers Ju-88’s during an anti-submarine patrol. The incident resulted in the loss of the aircraft.On October 26, 1918, the Sunderland flying boat was shot down by Junkers Ju-88’s during an anti-submarine patrol. The incident resulted in the loss of the aircraft.
Description
The Sunderland flying boat was shot down by Junkers Ju-88’s during an anti submarine patrol.
Primary Cause
Anti-submarine warfare tactics employed by the Junkers Ju-88’s.Anti-submarine warfare tactics employed by the Junkers Ju-88’s.Share on:
