Avro 679 Manchester crash, May 3, 1942 (3 killed), Düssel...
Avro 679 Manchester accident on May 3, 1942 near Düsseldorf North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with 3 fatalities.
- Date: May 3, 1942
- Aircraft: Avro 679 Manchester
- Location: Düsseldorf North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: En route
Manchester L7456 was hit by German flak while approaching Düsseldorf and crash landed near Düsseldorf Lohausen Airport. Three crew were killed and four were taken prisoner.