ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 237830
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| Date: | Monday 24 April 1944 |
| Time: | 12:34 LT |
| Type: |  Boeing B-17G-30-DL Flying Fortress |
| Owner/operator: | USAAF |
| Registration: | 42-38204 |
| MSN: | PU-H |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 10 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Genf-Countrin -
 Switzerland
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Molesworth |
| Molesworth |
The aircraft was attacked by German fighters. One engine began to burn. The crew landed in Switzerland, where the aircraft was scrapped. One occupant suffered injuries.
Sources:
http://www.americanairmuseum.com/aircraft/7127
https://warbird.ch/wb-events/motor-ging-in-flammen-auf/
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Jul-2020 14:19 | Alpine Flight | Added |
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