Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 11 March 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-85-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-15458
Location: Angeles City-Clark Air Base (CRK) –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: C-47A aircraftC-47A aircraft
A series of explosions occurred at Angeles City-Clark Air Base, Philippines, resulting in the loss of four C-47 transport planes. The incident is suspected to be linked to Japanese infiltration and resulted in significant damage to aircraft.A series of explosions occurred at Angeles City-Clark Air Base, Philippines, resulting in the loss of four C-47 transport planes. The incident is suspected to be linked to Japanese infiltration and resulted in significant damage to aircraft.
Description
Explosives were detonated at Angeles City-Clark Air Base, Philippines, damaging several parked C-47 transport planes. Most likely the explosives were placed by Japanese infiltrators. 41st Troop Carrier Squadron C-47A aircraft lost in the attack were: 42-93497, 43-15435, 43-15458, 43-15488, and 43-47996.
Source of Information
http://www.usaf317thvet.org/ClarkField1945.htmhttp://www.usaf317thvet.org/ClarkField1945.htmPrimary Cause
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