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Crash of a Junkers JU.52/3m in Pápa: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 27, 1945
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
G6+AP
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Benešov - Pápa
MSN:
3259
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
On approach to Pápa Airfield, the three engine aircraft was shot down by Flak and crashed in a field. Two crew members were killed while the third occupant was seriously wounded.
Crew:
ObLt Johann Czirz, †
Fw Schramm, †
Uffz Johann Rieser.
Probable cause:
Shot down by Flak.