ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 279865
This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
If you feel this information is incomplete or incorrect, you can submit corrected information.
| Date: | Friday 5 January 1945 |
| Time: | 19:18 LT |
| Type: |  Handley Page Halifax Mk VII |
| Owner/operator: | 432 (Leaside) Sqn RCAF |
| Registration: | NP817 |
| MSN: | QO-D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 7 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | 2 km east of Schneeren, Neustadt am Rübenberge, Niedersachsen -
 Germany
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF East Moor |
Takeoff at 16:50 hrs for an operation against Hannover.
Engaged by night fighter and Flak.
Relevant claims:
Hptm. Hermann Greiner: 43 Stab IV./NJG1 Lancaster i.R. (in Raum/area) Hannover 19.18 First Hannover Raid, outward-bound
Hptm. Heinz Rökker: 44 2./NJG2 Halifax N. of Nienburg (FT): 4.500 m. 19.19 First Hannover Raid, outward-bound
Ofw. Rudolf Winn: 4 1./NJG2 Lancaster W. edge of target Hannover: 5.500 m. 19.19 First Hannover Raid, outward-bound
All crew members were taken prisoner of war.
Sources:
Nachtjagd Combat Archive 1945
http://www.aircrewremembered.com/AlliedLossesIncidents/?q=NP817&qand=&exc1=&exc2=&search_only=&search_type=exact
Google Maps
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Jun-2022 07:32 | TigerTimon | Added |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2024 Flight Safety Foundation