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Royal Air Force Stirling Crash Memorial, Koerich

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Royal Air Force Stirling Crash Memorial, Koerich

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Royal Air Force Stirling Crash Memorial, Koerich

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    March 13, 2021

    World War 2 Bombardier Stirling Crash Site

    Date: 11-MAR-1943
    Time:
    Type: Short Stirling Mk I
    Owner/operator: Royal Canadian Air Force
    Registration: MG-Y
    C/n / msn:
    Fatalities: Fatalities: 7 / Occupants: 7
    Other fatalities: 0
    Aircraft damage: Written off (damaged beyond repair)
    Location: near Koerich - Luxembourg
    Phase: En route
    Nature: Military
    Departure airport: Oakington, UK
    Destination airport:
    Narrative:
    The plane was engaged in a bombing mission over Frankfurt, Germany. After being hit by German anti-aircraft fire, the pilot performed an emergency landing. The plane crashed and the entire crew, four RAF and three Royal Canadian Air Force members, perished in the crash.


    Sources:

    aviation-safety.net/wikibase/190537

    wort.lu/en/luxembourg/remembrance-ceremonies-luxembourg-pays-tribute-to-those-who-gave-their-lives-57f663e45061e01abe839e6a

      September 24, 2021

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