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B-17 lost at Leimuiden (Vriezenweg) on 02-11-1944 (SGLO ref: T4621)

1944-11-02 · Leimuiden · Netherlands

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At the date of 02-11-1944, time: 1530, the aircraft type B-17 has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Leimuiden (Vriezenweg). The unit of crew and plane is: 493BG/863BS. First flyer rank: 2nd Lieutenant, name: R.L. Proudfit. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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