Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross crash, Mar 14, 1966 (2 killed)

Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross accident on March 14, 1966 near Hải Phòng Hải Phòng City District, Vietnam with 2 fatalities.

An HU16B Albatross landed in the sea off Haiphong to rescue two crew members of a downed F4C Phantom. Enemy fire from boats and shore positions hit the flying boat and it burst into flames. Survivors were picked up by Navy helicopters, but two of the Albatross crew were killed.

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