UI Douglas C-47 (DC-3) ,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 333730
 

Date:Friday 26 August 1960
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic DC3 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Douglas C-47 (DC-3)
Owner/operator:Indian Air Force - IAF
Registration:
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 9
Aircraft damage: Destroyed, written off
Category:UI
Location:Puri Post -   India
Phase: Unknown
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Narrative:
The C-47 was shot at by rebel fire within Nagaland, India during a supply drop. The aircraft crashed and the nine crew members were captured. the They were released on 20 September 1960.

Sources:

Bharat Rakshak
The Indian Express 1 September 1960, p1
The Indian Express 2 September 1960, p1
The Indian Express 15 September 1960, p5
The Indian Express 21 September 1960, p1

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