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B-17 lost at Woensdrecht (Nieuwe Hinkelenpolder) on 17-08-1943 (SGLO ref: T2795)

1943-08-17 · Woensdrecht · Netherlands

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At the date of 17-08-1943, time: 1130, the aircraft type B-17 has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Woensdrecht (Nieuwe Hinkelenpolder). The unit of crew and plane is: 385BG/548BS. First flyer rank: 2nd Lieutenant, name: P.A. Sommers. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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