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B-17 lost at Apeldoorn (Broeklanderweg) on 10-10-1943 (SGLO ref: T2956)

1943-10-10 · Apeldoorn · Netherlands

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At the date of 10-10-1943, time: 1545, the aircraft type B-17 has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Apeldoorn (Broeklanderweg). The unit of crew and plane is: 91BG/401BS. First flyer rank: 2nd Lieutenant, name: E.L. Verrill. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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