ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 101054
Last updated: 18 May 2013
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Date:21-JAN-1944
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic B24 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different
Consolidated B-24J Liberator
Operator:United States Army Air Force (USAAF)
Registration: 42-100245
C/n / msn:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 10
Airplane damage: Written off (damaged beyond repair)
Location:Aden near Khormaksar -   Yemen
Phase:
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Narrative:
Crashed.

Sources:
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asp
My father's diary - he was an RAFVR surgeon in Aden: 'Very busy today (21 Jan 1944) worked all the afternoon on the crew of a Liberator which crashed near Khormaksar. 5 dead and 5 injured. Fraser (M.O.) on frigate 'Helford' came up and had lunch and assisted pm.'


Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
30-Aug-2011 11:40 Milo Updated [Total occupants, Total fatalities, Location, Source]
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