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Crash of a North American B-25C-25 Mitchell in Coutances: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jun 8, 1944
Operator:
Registration:
FR179
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
96-16668
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The crew was involved in a bombing mission over France. En route, the twin engine aircraft was shot down by the German Flak, dove into the ground and crashed in a field. All four occupants were killed.