Avro 679 Manchester crash, Feb 1, 1942 (2 killed), Englis...
Avro 679 Manchester accident on February 1, 1942 near English Channel, World with 2 fatalities. Cause: The aircraft was shot down by flak..
- Date: February 1, 1942
- Aircraft: Avro 679 Manchester
- Location: English Channel, World
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The aircraft was shot down by flak.
A Royal Air Force Avro Manchester was shot down by flak on the return leg from Brest and crashed into the English Channel about 40 km north of Brest. Two crew were killed, and the other six were rescued.