Date: | Friday 26 August 1960 |
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Type: | Douglas C-47 (DC-3) |
Owner/operator: | Indian Air Force - IAF |
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Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 9 |
Aircraft damage: | Destroyed, written off |
Category: | UI |
Location: | Puri Post -
India
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Phase: | Unknown |
Nature: | Military |
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Narrative:The C-47 was shot at by rebel fire within Nagaland, India during a supply drop. The aircraft crashed and the nine crew members were captured. the They were released on 20 September 1960.
Sources:
Bharat Rakshak
The Indian Express 1 September 1960, p1
The Indian Express 2 September 1960, p1
The Indian Express 15 September 1960, p5
The Indian Express 21 September 1960, p1
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