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| Date: | Wednesday 16 May 1945 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  North American B-25J Mitchell |
| Owner/operator: | USAAF |
| Registration: | 44-30656 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 6 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Yichang, Hubei Province -
 China
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
The North American B-25J #44-30656, nicknamed Big Dave, was shot down by Japanese anti-aircraft weaponry near Yichang, Hubei Province, China. All crew members died.
Sources:
MACR 14442
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 28-Feb-2025 02:44 | RDV | Added |
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