ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 97984
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| Date: | Monday 19 June 1944 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress |
| Owner/operator: | United States Army Air Force (USAAF) |
| Registration: | 42-102541 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 10 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Wattisham/Sta 377 -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Deopham Green |
| Deopham Green |
Damaged by flak over target (Royen airfield). Unable to open bomb doors. Crash landed in field at Great Bricett while attempting to land at Wattisham. All crew escaped. Plane burned and exploded. Salvaged 21 June 1944.
Sources:
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asp
http://www.americanairmuseum.com/aircraft/1592
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 23-Aug-2021 17:08 | larryallsop | Updated [Total fatalities, Total occupants, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative] |
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