Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 21 January 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-15-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-108882
Location: Samar Island –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: B-24 Liberator aircraftB-24 Liberator aircraft
Category: Accident
A B-24 Liberator aircraft was destroyed during a bombing raid on Samar Island, Philippines. The incident resulted in significant damage to the aircraft.A B-24 Liberator aircraft was destroyed during a bombing raid on Samar Island, Philippines. The incident resulted in significant damage to the aircraft.
Description
Destroyed by B-24 at Samar Island, Philippines
Primary Cause
Bombing raid.Bombing raid.Share on:
