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B-17 lost at Helhuizen (gem. Holten) on 10-10-1943 (SGLO ref: T2960)

1943-10-10 · Helhuizen · Netherlands

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At the date of 10-10-1943, time: 1512, the aircraft type B-17 has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Helhuizen (gem. Holten). The unit of crew and plane is: 385BG/549BS. First flyer rank: 2nd Lieutenant, name: W.B. Whitlow. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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