Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 2 June 1940
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52/3m
Owner/operator: Luftwaffe
Registration Number: DC+SP
Location: Riksgrnsen, Kiruna –
ÿ Sweden
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 8 / Occupants: 15
Component Affected: Ju-52 aircraftJu-52 aircraft
A Ju-52 aircraft carrying paratroopers from the 1/FJR1 unit was shot down by Swedish anti-aircraft fire after crossing the border due to pursuit by a Gloster Gladiator.A Ju-52 aircraft carrying paratroopers from the 1/FJR1 unit was shot down by Swedish anti-aircraft fire after crossing the border due to pursuit by a Gloster Gladiator.
Description
Chased by a Gloster Gladiator, shot down by Swedish anti aircraft fire after crossing the border. The Ju-52 from 1/KGzbV 106 was carrying paratroopers from 1/FJR1.
Primary Cause
Pursuit by a Gloster Gladiator.Pursuit by a Gloster Gladiator.Share on:
