Short S.29 Stirling crash, May 1, 1943 (6 killed), Akkerw...
Short S.29 Stirling accident on May 1, 1943 near Akkerwoude Friesland, Netherlands with 6 fatalities.
- Date: May 1, 1943
- Aircraft: Short S.29 Stirling
- Location: Akkerwoude Friesland, Netherlands
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: En route
An RAF Short Stirling was shot down by a German fighter while flying over the Netherlands on a raid toward Bocholt on 1 May 1943 and crashed in a field at Akkerwoude, Friesland. Six crew were killed and one survived.