The story
At the date of 06-11-1944, time: 1327, the aircraft type B-17 has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Wieringermeer (betweenweg). The unit of crew and plane is: 401BG/613BS. First flyer rank: 1st Lieutenant, name: R.H. Hillestad. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.
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