A72-61
We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
Safety history
- July 1, 1945Accident
While flying off Balikpapan, the heavy bomber was shot down by Japanese antiaircraft fire from a Navy ship. The aircraft went out of control and dove into the sea. Seven crew members were able to bail out and survived while four others were killed. Crew (21st Squadron): G/C McLean, † F/Lt Roy, † W/O Bardwell, † Sgt Martin, † F/Sgt A. J. Stuart 6. Probable cause (official findings): Shot down by Japanese antiaircraft fire.