Northrop N-3PB, c/n 311
The Incident:
Aircraft 311 was parked at the float plane moorings at Reyðarfjörður. The plane was totally wrecked when 3 depth charges exploded. For unexplained reason1 the Depth Charges were accidentally released and exploded in the sea underneath the aircraft. The plane was salvaged but damaged beyond repair.
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1There are different descriptions of this mishap documented in the Squadron History.
The Crew:
None. Aircraft moored.
The Aircraft:
Northrop Aircraft Inc. Northrop N-3PB
Code: GS B
Construction no. 311
Operator: The RAFN 330 Squadron.
The Squadron operated Northrop N-3PB in Iceland from May 19, 1941, to January 24, 1943.
The squadron lost 12 airmen and 11 aircraft during the stay in Iceland.
Detail on aircraft: Wikipedia, Youtube
