Martin 187 Baltimore crash, Dec 15, 1944, Taftîsh Gianacl...
Martin 187 Baltimore accident on December 15, 1944 near Taftîsh Gianaclîs AFB Beheira, Egypt with no fatalities. Cause: The aircraft collided with...
- Date: December 15, 1944
- Aircraft: Martin 187 Baltimore
- Location: Taftîsh Gianaclîs AFB Beheira, Egypt
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The aircraft collided with birds that struck its left wing during the climb.
A RAF Martin Baltimore collided with birds while climbing after takeoff from Taftish Gianaclis on 15 December 1944. The captain returned and landed safely, and all four crew were unhurt. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.