Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 6 June 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-75-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-101006
Location: Cotentin, Normandy –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Avro Lancaster aircraftAvro Lancaster aircraft
A British Avro Lancaster aircraft was struck by enemy flak during a training exercise near Normandy, France, resulting in a forced landing.A British Avro Lancaster aircraft was struck by enemy flak during a training exercise near Normandy, France, resulting in a forced landing.
Description
Hit by flak and force landed in Normandy.
Primary Cause
Enemy flak strikes during a training exercise.Enemy flak strikes during a training exercise.Share on:
