Crash of a Junkers JU.88A off Isle of May: 4 killed
Date & Time:
Jul 9, 1940
Operator:
Survivors:
No
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The airplane was engaged in a mine laying mission when it was shot down by the pilots of two RAF Spitfires and crashed into the sea off the Isle of May. All four crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by two British fighters.
