Avro 679 Manchester crash, May 31, 1942 (7 killed), North...
Avro 679 Manchester accident on May 31, 1942 near North Sea, World with 7 fatalities.
- Date: May 31, 1942
- Aircraft: Avro 679 Manchester
- Location: North Sea, World
- Fatalities: 7
- Phase of flight: En route
Manchester I L7429 of 49 Squadron was lost on the night of 30 to 31 May 1942 during the first 1,000 bomber raid on Cologne. The aircraft was shot down over the North Sea, and all seven crew were killed with no trace found.