Avro 679 Manchester crash, Jan 9, 1942 (7 killed), Crozon...
Avro 679 Manchester accident on January 9, 1942 near Crozon Finistère, France with 7 fatalities. Cause: The aircraft was shot down by German flak..
- Date: January 9, 1942
- Aircraft: Avro 679 Manchester
- Location: Crozon Finistère, France
- Fatalities: 7
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The aircraft was shot down by German flak.
A Royal Air Force Avro Manchester of No. 207 Squadron on a mission to Brest was shot down by German flak and crashed into the Bay of Douarnenez off Crozon. All seven crew were killed.