Short S.29 Stirling crash, Aug 17, 1943 (5 killed), Ambér...
Short S.29 Stirling accident on August 17, 1943 near Ambérieu-en-Bugey Ain, France with 5 fatalities.
- Date: August 17, 1943
- Aircraft: Short S.29 Stirling
- Location: Ambérieu-en-Bugey Ain, France
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: En route
The Stirling III EH884 of 218 Squadron left RAF Downham Market on a bombing mission and was lost to enemy action near Ambérieu, France, on 17 August 1943. Five of the seven crew were killed, one was taken prisoner and one evaded capture.