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Hampden lost at Breedenbroek (gem. Gendringen) on 06-08-1941 (SGLO ref: T1160)

1941-08-06 · Breedenbroek · Netherlands

The story

At the date of 06-08-1941, time: 0100, the aircraft type Hampden has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Breedenbroek (gem. Gendringen). The unit of crew and plane is: 106 Sqdn. First flyer rank: Sergeant, name: W.L. Knowles. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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Photo: funeral of the crew.

 

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