The story
At the date of 08-05-1945, time: not known, the aircraft type B-26 has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Mesch (near Eijsden). The unit of crew and plane is: 387BG/558BS. First flyer rank: 1st Lieutenant, name: R.W. Leighty. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.
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