Avro 683 Lancaster crash, Sep 15, 1943 (8 killed), Nordho...
Avro 683 Lancaster accident on September 15, 1943 near Nordhorn Lower Saxony, Germany with 8 fatalities.
- Date: September 15, 1943
- Aircraft: Avro 683 Lancaster
- Location: Nordhorn Lower Saxony, Germany
- Fatalities: 8
- Phase of flight: En route
A Royal Air Force Avro Lancaster of the 617 Squadron on a bombing mission to Dortmund was hit by German flak while flying at very low height over Nordhorn at night. It crashed in flames and all eight crew were killed.