Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 6 June 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-30734
Location: Clainville, Normandy –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 19 / Occupants: 22
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
A twin-engine aircraft was shot down during Operation Albany, resulting in the loss of 17 paratroopers. The aircraft was carrying a squadron of paratroopers destined for Drop Zone C.A twin-engine aircraft was shot down during Operation Albany, resulting in the loss of 17 paratroopers. The aircraft was carrying a squadron of paratroopers destined for Drop Zone C.
Description
Shot down during Operation Albany as part of the Normandy invasion. The airplane carried 17 paratroopers that were to be dropped over Drop Zone C.
Source of Information
http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/207921-last-flight-to-normandy-6-june-1944/, http://www.lesfleursdelamemoire.com/histoire/clainville/clainville-en.phphttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/207921-last-flight-to-normandy-6-june-1944/, http://www.lesfleursdelamemoire.com/histoire/clainville/clainville-en.phpPrimary Cause
Unknown ? Possible mechanical failure or navigational error leading to a sudden loss of control.Unknown ? Possible mechanical failure or navigational error leading to a sudden loss of control.Share on:
