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Crash of a Martin PBM-5 Mariner off Kerama Islands: 12 killed

Date & Time: Aug 8, 1945
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
59023
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
59023
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
12
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
12
Circumstances:
While conducting a night maritime patrol flight, the seaplane apparently crashed into the Sea off the Kerama Islands. No trace of the aircraft nor the 12 crew members was found. It is believed the aircraft was shot down by enemy fire.

Crash of a Martin PBM-5 Mariner off Kerama Islands: 12 killed

Date & Time: Aug 8, 1945
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
59145
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
59145
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
12
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
12
Circumstances:
While conducting a night maritime patrol flight, the seaplane apparently crashed into the Sea off the Kerama Islands. No trace of the aircraft nor the 12 crew members was found. It is believed the aircraft was shot down by enemy fire.