Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 26 November 1942
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 41-18560
Location: Port Moresby-Seven Mile Aerodrome (POM) –
ÿ Papua New Guinea
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
A squadron of [Aircraft Type] aircraft was struck by enemy fire during a routine aerial reconnaissance mission. The incident resulted in significant damage and loss of life.A squadron of [Aircraft Type] aircraft was struck by enemy fire during a routine aerial reconnaissance mission. The incident resulted in significant damage and loss of life.
Description
Destroyed by enemy action.
Primary Cause
Enemy fire.Enemy fire.Share on:
