Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 3 March 1942
Aircraft Type: Lockheed 18-40-11 Lodestar
Owner/operator: ML-KNIL (Royal Netherlands East Indies Army Air Force)
Registration Number: LT-918
Location: Broome Airport, WA (BME) –
ÿ Australia
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero fighter aircraftMitsubishi A6M2 Zero fighter aircraft
On June 12, 1943, nine Japanese Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero fighter aircraft were destroyed during an attack on Broome, Australia. The attack was perpetrated by the Japanese forces.On June 12, 1943, nine Japanese Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero fighter aircraft were destroyed during an attack on Broome, Australia. The attack was perpetrated by the Japanese forces.
Description
Destroyed by enemy action on the ground at Broome. The attack was carried out by nine Japanese Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero fighter aircraft.
Primary Cause
Enemy action on the ground.Enemy action on the ground.Share on:
