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Crash of a Dornier DO.17P in Linselles: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 26, 1940
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Survivors:
Yes
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Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
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Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
After being shot down by an enemy fighter at night, the crew diverted to Linselles Airfield where the airplane crashed upon landing. A crew was killed and two others became PoW.
Probable cause:
Shot down by an enemy fighter.