Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 24 March 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-80-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-15294
Location: Riswickhof –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: C-47 aircraftC-47 aircraft
On December 17, 1944, a C-47 aircraft was shot down during the Rhein crossing operation, specifically at Riswickhof, Germany.On December 17, 1944, a C-47 aircraft was shot down during the Rhein crossing operation, specifically at Riswickhof, Germany.
Description
The C-47 was shot down during Rhein crossing Operation Varsity at Riswickhof, Germany.
Primary Cause
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