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Crash of a Mitsubishi G3M in Anqing: 11 killed

Date & Time: Dec 18, 1942
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Survivors:
No
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Crew on board:
11
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0
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Total fatalities:
11
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane was shot down by enemy fire and crashed in Anqing. All 11 occupants were killed, among them General Tsukada Osamu.
Probable cause:
Shot down by enemy fire.