Junkers JU.52 crash, Oct 9, 1947 (15 killed), Cao Bằng Ca...
Junkers JU.52 accident on October 9, 1947 near Cao Bằng Cao Bằng Province, Vietnam with 15 fatalities. Cause: The aircraft was hit by ground fire..
- Date: October 9, 1947
- Aircraft: Junkers JU.52
- Location: Cao Bằng Cao Bằng Province, Vietnam
- Fatalities: 15
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The aircraft was hit by ground fire.
A French Air Force Junkers Ju 52 on a supply mission carrying paratroopers was hit by ground fire while flying at low height and crashed in a wooded area near Cao Bằng on 9 October 1947. Fifteen people were killed, including Commander Lambert, deputy chief of staff of French forces in Indochina. Adjutant Commercon was the only survivor.