Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 17 December 1944
Aircraft Type: Junkers Ju-52
Owner/operator: Luftwaffe
Registration Number: G6+DU
Location: near Aldenhoven –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 17 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Ju-52 flying aircraftJu-52 flying aircraft
On December 17, 1944, the U.S. Army 554th AAA Battalion engaged a Ju-52 flying over their position, resulting in the deaths of fifteen paratroopers, a pilot, and a medic.On December 17, 1944, the U.S. Army 554th AAA Battalion engaged a Ju-52 flying over their position, resulting in the deaths of fifteen paratroopers, a pilot, and a medic.
Description
On 17 December 1944, the U.S. Army 554th AAA Battalion shot down a Ju-52 flying over their position carrying a load of enemy paratroopers. The transport plane crashed near the German town of Aldenhoven. Fifteen paratroopers, a pilot and a medic were killed.
Source of Information
http://www.nww2m.com/2011/11/new-artifacts-on-display/, http://forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic.php?t=95159http://www.nww2m.com/2011/11/new-artifacts-on-display/, http://forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic.php?t=95159Primary Cause
Unknown ? Possible aggressive action by the AAA Battalion.Unknown ? Possible aggressive action by the AAA Battalion.Share on:
