Ventura AE957 Mk. II - Combat Rotterdam Netherlands - 1943-04-04 to 1943-04-04
Squadron: 487 (B) Sqn (RNZAF)
Start Date: 1943-04-04
Completion Date: 1943-04-04
Mission: Combat
Operation: unspecified
Target City: Rotterdam Netherlands
Target Specific:
Base: Methwold, Norfolk
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Squadron Code: EG M
Radio Code:
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Return Time:
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Crash Specifics: North Sea
Crash Latitude: 0.00000000
Crash Longitude: 0.00000000
Crash Reason: fighter
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6 Bomber Group April 4, 1943

6 Wellingtons from 431 Squadron were ordered on a sea search. All crews safely returned to base, but unsuccessful. Richard Koval (6bombergroup.ca)

Ventura aircraft #AE 957 was engaged in a daylight raid when it was shot down by an enemy fighter aircraft. The Ventura caught fire and crashed in the North Sea and the crew were unable to bail out.