Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, Jul 11, 1943 (6 killed)
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on July 11, 1943 near Gela Sicily, Italy with 6 fatalities.
- Date: July 11, 1943
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: Gela Sicily, Italy
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: En route
A USAAF C 47 taking part in the Operation Husky 1 landings was mistakenly shot down by friendly fire while approaching Gela, Sicily, on 11 July 1943. It crashed into the sea about 5 km off shore, and all six crew were killed.