Accident Northrop P-61 Black Widow , Wednesday 20 June 1945
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Date:Wednesday 20 June 1945
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic P61 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Northrop P-61 Black Widow
Owner/operator:USAAF
Registration:
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:Zhenba County, Hanzhong, Shaanxi Province -   China
Phase: En route
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Narrative:
A Northrop P-61 ran out of fuel.
The crew bailed out safely. Locals offered them hospitality.

Sources:

http://dfz.shaanxi.gov.cn/sqzlk/dqcs/dacswz/hzs_16205/kzzdhz/201610/t20161028_817108.html

Revision history:

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25-Nov-2024 09:13 RDV Added

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