Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 21 January 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-60-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-24406
Location: Tacloban Airport (TAC) –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
A twin-engine aircraft was struck by a missile at Tacloban Airport, Philippines. The impact caused significant damage to the aircraft.A twin-engine aircraft was struck by a missile at Tacloban Airport, Philippines. The impact caused significant damage to the aircraft.
Description
Strafed at Tacloban Airport, Philippines.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Possible missile attack.Unknown ? Possible missile attack.Share on:
