Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 3 March 1942
Aircraft Type: Consolidated PBY-4 Catalina
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 1237
Location: Broome, WA –
ÿ Australia
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero fighter aircraftMitsubishi A6M2 Zero fighter aircraft
On July 17, 1943, nine Japanese Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero fighter aircraft attacked Broome, Australia, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft.On July 17, 1943, nine Japanese Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero fighter aircraft attacked Broome, Australia, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft.
Description
Destroyed by enemy action on the ground at Broome. The attack was carried out by nine Japanese Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero fighter aircraft.
Primary Cause
Enemy action on the ground.Enemy action on the ground.Share on:
