Avro 679 Manchester crash, Feb 22, 1942 (7 killed), Stava...
Avro 679 Manchester accident on February 22, 1942 near Stavanger Rogaland, Norway with 7 fatalities.
- Date: February 22, 1942
- Aircraft: Avro 679 Manchester
- Location: Stavanger Rogaland, Norway
- Fatalities: 7
- Phase of flight: En route
The Manchester of 83 Squadron was on a mission to Stavanger Sola Airport. It was shot down by a German Bf 109 while approaching the Norwegian coast and crashed into the sea off Stavanger. All seven crew were killed.