Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 6 June 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-80-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-15169
Location: English Channel –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: DC-3 aircraftDC-3 aircraft
A Douglas DC-3 aircraft was struck by enemy fire during Operation Overlord, resulting in significant damage and forced a return to base.A Douglas DC-3 aircraft was struck by enemy fire during Operation Overlord, resulting in significant damage and forced a return to base.
Description
Ditched after AA damage during Normandy invasion (Operation Overlord).
Primary Cause
Enemy fire during Operation Overlord.Enemy fire during Operation Overlord.Share on:
