Beschrijving:
Missing in service during cargo flight between Chenkung and Chengdu. Instrument weather conditions existed along the entire route.
Last radio contact was with Kurmitola when the crew reported that they were bailing out.
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| Status: | |
| Datum: | vrijdag 20 oktober 1944 |
| Tijd: | 21:30 |
| Type: |  Douglas C-47A-80-DL (DC-3) |
| Luchtvaartmaatschappij: | United States Army Air Force - USAAF |
| Registratie: | 43-15387 |
| Constructienummer: | 19853 |
| Bouwjaar: | 1944 |
| Motoren: | 2 Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92 |
| Bemanning: | slachtoffers: 3 / inzittenden: 3 |
| Passagiers: | slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 0 |
| Totaal: | slachtoffers: 3 / inzittenden: 3 |
| Schade: | Vermist |
| Gevolgen: | Presumed damaged beyond repair |
| Plaats: | 50 km (31.3 mijl) N of Luichow ( China)
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| Fase: | Kruisvlucht (ENR) |
| Soort vlucht: | Militair |
| Vliegveld van vertrek: | Chengkung Airfield, China |
| Chengdu Airport (CTU/ZUUU), China |
Missing in service during cargo flight between Chenkung and Chengdu. Instrument weather conditions existed along the entire route.
Last radio contact was with Kurmitola when the crew reported that they were bailing out.
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Deze kaart geeft het vliegveld van vetrek weer en de geplande bestemming van de vlucht. De lijn tussen de vliegvelden geeft niet de exacte vliegroute weer.
De afstand tussen Chengkung Airfield en Chengdu Airport bedraagt 644 km (402 miles).
De afstand tussen Chengkung Airfield en Chengdu Airport bedraagt 644 km (402 miles).
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