Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 8 April 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-75-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-100928
Location: Wertheim am Main Advanced Landing Ground Y-88 –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: P-51 Mustang aircraft.P-51 Mustang aircraft.
Category: Accident
A North American P-51 Mustang squadron engaged in a sustained strafing attack on a B-17 Flying Fortress, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft.A North American P-51 Mustang squadron engaged in a sustained strafing attack on a B-17 Flying Fortress, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft.
Description
Damaged beyond repair when strafed on ground by two North American P-51 Mustangs at Y-88.
Primary Cause
Strafing attack by multiple P-51 Mustangs.Strafing attack by multiple P-51 Mustangs.Share on:
