Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 13 November 1943
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3m
Owner/operator: Luftwaffe
Registration Number: DI+KG
Location: off Leros, Alinda Bay –
ÿ Greece
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Ju-52 aircraftJu-52 aircraft
On November 14-15, 1943, four Ju-52 aircraft were shot down by anti-aircraft fire during the invasion of Leros Island. One aircraft was recovered, and the remains of one body were identified.On November 14-15, 1943, four Ju-52 aircraft were shot down by anti-aircraft fire during the invasion of Leros Island. One aircraft was recovered, and the remains of one body were identified.
Description
Four Ju-52 were shot down by anti-aircraft fire during invasion of Leros Island 13./14. November 1943. This aircraft salvaged 3rd October 2003. The remains of one body was found.
Source of Information
http://www.junkers.de.vu/http://www.junkers.de.vu/Primary Cause
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