Avro 679 Manchester crash, Feb 17, 1942 (7 killed), Tersc...
Avro 679 Manchester accident on February 17, 1942 near Terschelling Friesland, Netherlands with 7 fatalities. Cause: Enemy fire shot the bomber down..
- Date: February 17, 1942
- Aircraft: Avro 679 Manchester
- Location: Terschelling Friesland, Netherlands
- Fatalities: 7
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Enemy fire shot the bomber down.
A Royal Air Force Avro Manchester was shot down by enemy fire while approaching the Netherlands and crashed into the sea off Terschelling. All seven crew were killed.