The story
At the date of 28-07-1943, time: 1200, the aircraft type B-17 has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: North Sea (near IJmuiden). The unit of crew and plane is: 96BG/338BS. First flyer rank: 1st Lieutenant, name: E.R. Deshotels. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.
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