Narrative:
The pilot became disoriented in adverse weather conditions as he was diverting to Plymouth because of poor weather at destination Largs, Scotland. The plane was attacked by German Luftwaffe fighter planes. Three crew members died, three other crew members survived.
The Catalina had departed Darrells Island, Bermuda.
» France-Crashes 39-45
| Status: | |
| Date: | Wednesday 7 April 1943 |
| Time: | 13:45 |
| Type: |  Consolidated Catalina |
| Operator: | Royal Air Force - RAF |
| Registration: | FP138 |
| MSN: | |
| First flight: | |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 6 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 6 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | 3 km (1.9 mls) off Vougo, Normandy ( France)
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| Phase: | En route (ENR) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | ? |
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The pilot became disoriented in adverse weather conditions as he was diverting to Plymouth because of poor weather at destination Largs, Scotland. The plane was attacked by German Luftwaffe fighter planes. Three crew members died, three other crew members survived.
The Catalina had departed Darrells Island, Bermuda.
Sources:
» St Bees - War Memorials» France-Crashes 39-45
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