The Kashmir Princess, or Air India Flight 300, was a chartered Lockheed L-749A Constellation Air India flight. On 11 April 1955, it was damaged in midair by a bomb explosion and crashed into the South China Sea while en route from Bombay, India, and Hong Kong to Jakarta, Indonesia. Sixteen of those on board were killed, while three survived. The explosion was an assassination attempt targeting Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai, who missed the flight either due to a medical emergency or, as one historian concluded, because he had prior knowledge. The Chinese government insisted that Hong Kong authorities investigate; they concluded that the Kuomintang were responsible for the bombing.
Chartered Air India plane "Kashmir Princess" is bombed and crashes into the South China Sea in a failed assassination at
Chartered Air India plane "Kashmir Princess" is bombed and crashes into the South China Sea in a failed assassination attempt on Zhou Enlai by a Kuomintang secret agent
Historical Significance
The Kashmir Princess, or Air India Flight 300, was a chartered Lockheed L-749A Constellation Air India flight.
Key People
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on April 11, 1955?
- The Kashmir Princess, or Air India Flight 300, was a chartered Lockheed L-749A Constellation Air India flight. On 11 April 1955, it was damaged in midair by a bomb explosion and crashed into the South China Sea while en route from Bombay, India, and Hong Kong to Jakarta, Indonesia. Sixteen of those on board were killed, while three survived.
- Why is Chartered Air India plane "Kashmir Princess" is bombed and crashes into the S... significant?
- The Kashmir Princess, or Air India Flight 300, was a chartered Lockheed L-749A Constellation Air India flight.
- Who was involved in Chartered Air India plane "Kashmir Princess" is bombed and crashes into the S...?
- Key figures include Zhou Enlai.