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Crash of a Focke-Wulf Fw.200 Condor in Aljezur: 7 killed

Date & Time: Jul 9, 1943
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Survivors:
No
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Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
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Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
The four engine airplane was shot down by the pilot of a British fighter and crashed near Aljezur. All seven crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a British fighter.