Incident Overview
Date: Friday 14 April 1944
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3m
Owner/operator: Luftwaffe
Location: Kattegat –
ÿ Denmark
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: Junkers Ju-52/3m aircraftJunkers Ju-52/3m aircraft
A Junkers Ju-52/3m aircraft was shot down by RAF Mosquitos during a search and destruction mission near Vrl?se Air Base. The aircraft crashed into the sea, resulting in the deaths of the three crew members.A Junkers Ju-52/3m aircraft was shot down by RAF Mosquitos during a search and destruction mission near Vrl?se Air Base. The aircraft crashed into the sea, resulting in the deaths of the three crew members.
Description
A Junkers Ju-52/3m was operating out of Vrl?se Air Base on a mission for the search and destruction of mines. It was shot down by RAF Mosquitos. The Ju-52 crashed into the sea and the three crew members died.
Source of Information
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Unknown ? Possible aerial combat or misidentification.Unknown ? Possible aerial combat or misidentification.Share on:
