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Crash of a North American B-25D-25 Mitchell in Lisieux: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jun 13, 1944
Operator:
Registration:
FR205
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
100-23374
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The crew was involved in a bombing mission to France. En route, the twin engine aircraft was shot down by the German Flak and crashed near Lisieux. All five crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by the German Flak.