Short S.29 Stirling crash, Jun 22, 1943 (2 killed), Hamon...
Short S.29 Stirling accident on June 22, 1943 near Hamont Limburg, Belgium with 2 fatalities. Cause: The aircraft was shot down by two German fighters..
- Date: June 22, 1943
- Aircraft: Short S.29 Stirling
- Location: Hamont Limburg, Belgium
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The aircraft was shot down by two German fighters.
A RAF Short Stirling (EF366) on a bombing mission to Krefeld was intercepted over Belgium by two German fighters and shot down on 22 June 1943. The captain and navigator were killed and the other five crew were taken prisoner.