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Royal Air Force Stirling Crash Memorial, Koerich

Royal Air Force Stirling Crash Memorial, Koerich

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Royal Air Force Stirling Crash Memorial, Koerich

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Location: Capellen Canton, Luxemburg

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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

Bob

September 24, 2021

a little video from this place:

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Elevation 310 m

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