Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 13 November 1943
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3m
Owner/operator: Luftwaffe
Location: off Leros –
ÿ Greece
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Ju-52 aircraftJu-52 aircraft
A Ju-52 aircraft was lost during an anti-aircraft fire on Leros Island during an invasion operation in November 1943.A Ju-52 aircraft was lost during an anti-aircraft fire on Leros Island during an invasion operation in November 1943.
Description
Ditched into sea after hit by anti-aircraft fire during invasion of Leros Island 13./14. November 1943. The occupants were rescued. Four Ju-52 aircraft were lost in the operation.
Primary Cause
Anti-aircraft fire during an invasion.Anti-aircraft fire during an invasion.Share on:
