Consolidated B-24 Liberator crash, Aug 1, 1943, Cyprus
Consolidated B-24 Liberator accident on August 1, 1943 near Cyprus with no fatalities.
- Date: August 1, 1943
- Aircraft: Consolidated B-24 Liberator
- Location: Cyprus
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
The B 24 Hail Colombia took part in the Tidal Wave raid on 1 August 1943. It was forced to divert to Cyprus after an unexpected problem on the way, and it was damaged beyond repair on landing. All ten crew evacuated safely.