Lockheed PV-1 Ventura crash, Dec 4, 1944 (5 killed), Nausori

Lockheed PV-1 Ventura accident on December 4, 1944 near Nausori, Fiji Islands with 5 fatalities.

A RNZAF Lockheed PV 1 Ventura carrying bombs from Funafuti to Nausori on 4 December 1944 went out of control in strong crosswinds on landing, skidded off the runway and exploded. All five crew were killed.

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