Douglas DC-3 crash, Jun 1, 1943 (17 killed), Bay of Biscay
Douglas DC-3 accident on June 1, 1943 near Bay of Biscay, World with 17 fatalities. Cause: Shot down by German Ju 88 fighters..
- Date: June 1, 1943
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-3
- Location: Bay of Biscay, World
- Fatalities: 17
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Shot down by German Ju 88 fighters.
BOAC DC 3 G-AGBB on the Lisbon to Bristol service was shot down by German Ju 88 fighters over the Bay of Biscay on 1 June 1943. All 17 aboard were killed, including the actor Leslie Howard.