Narrative:
Shot down by two Chinese Air Force Shenyang J-5 (MiG-17) jets, 15 minutes after leaving Matsu Island.
Among the occupants were the three Chinese defectors, two officers of the Taipeh Defense Ministry and four officers of the Matsu Defense Command.
» Youngstown Vindicator 10 January 1966, p1
» St. Petersburg Times 10 January 1967, p1
| Status: | |
| Date: | Sunday 9 January 1966 |
| Type: |  Grumman HU-16A Albatross |
| Operator: | Republic of China Air Force - ROCAF |
| Registration: | 11021 |
| MSN: | G-24 |
| First flight: | |
| Crew: | Fatalities: / Occupants: |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: / Occupants: |
| Total: | Fatalities: 17 / Occupants: 17 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Taiwan Strait ( Taiwan)
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| Phase: | En route (ENR) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Matsu Airport (MFK/RCMT), Taiwan |
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Shot down by two Chinese Air Force Shenyang J-5 (MiG-17) jets, 15 minutes after leaving Matsu Island.
Among the occupants were the three Chinese defectors, two officers of the Taipeh Defense Ministry and four officers of the Matsu Defense Command.
Sources:
» ACIG» Youngstown Vindicator 10 January 1966, p1
» St. Petersburg Times 10 January 1967, p1
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