Seaplane shot down over the Indian Ocean (AJ155)

What happened

The aircraft came under attack from hostile forces while operating in the region. The seaplane sustained damage from enemy fire that rendered it uncontrollable, leading to a crash into the Indian Ocean. The incident occurred approximately 579 km south of Ceylon. Following the impact, three members of the crew lost their lives. The remaining six individuals were rescued by opposing forces and subsequently held as prisoners of war.

Findings

Official investigations confirmed that the loss of the aircraft was directly caused by combat operations. The primary factor leading to the crash was the damage inflicted by hostile weapons during the engagement.