Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 7 June 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas Dakota III (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: KG480
Location: near Ranville –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Fighter AircraftFighter Aircraft
During the Normandy invasion, a single Allied aircraft, likely a fighter jet, was reported as missing from a supply drop operation. Initial investigations suggest it was shot down by naval air defense systems, specifically by a squadron of long-range anti-aircraft artillery.During the Normandy invasion, a single Allied aircraft, likely a fighter jet, was reported as missing from a supply drop operation. Initial investigations suggest it was shot down by naval air defense systems, specifically by a squadron of long-range anti-aircraft artillery.
Description
Missing from supply drop during Normandy invasion (Operation Overlord), probably shot down by naval AAA.
Primary Cause
Naval Air Defense System EngagementNaval Air Defense System EngagementShare on:
