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B-17 lost at Oosterschelde (3 km O Krabbedijke) on 22-06-1943 (SGLO ref: T2529)

1943-06-22 · Krabbedijke · Netherlands

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At the date of 22-06-1943, time: 915, the aircraft type B-17 has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Oosterschelde (3 km O Krabbedijke). The unit of crew and plane is: 381BG/533BS. First flyer rank: 1st Lieutenant, name: J.J. Martin. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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