This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
You can contribute by submitting additional or updated information.
| Date: | Friday 19 January 1945 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  North American B-25J Mitchell |
| Owner/operator: | USAAF |
| Registration: | 43-3904 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 7 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan Province -
 China
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
North American B-25J #43-3904, nicknamed Niagara Belle, was shot down by Japanese anti-aircraft weaponry 40 miles south of Mengzi, near the Chinese-Vietnamese border.
Pilot Kenneth R. Bridges was killed in action. Other occupants survived.
Sources:
MACR 11638
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 28-Feb-2025 03:19 | RDV | Added |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2025 Flight Safety Foundation