Short S.29 Stirling crash, Apr 11, 1944 (5 killed), Saint...
Short S.29 Stirling accident on April 11, 1944 near Saint-Jean-le-Vieux Ain, France with 5 fatalities.
- Date: April 11, 1944
- Aircraft: Short S.29 Stirling
- Location: Saint-Jean-le-Vieux Ain, France
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: En route
Stirling EF502 of No. 149 Squadron left RAF Lakenheath on 10 April 1944 on a supply drop mission to the French Resistance. Over the Ain it was shot down by flak and crashed near Saint Jean le Vieux. Five crew were killed and two evaded.