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Flight of Typhoon Ib MP134 and Squadron Leader R G Crosby on 1945-01-22

1945-01-22 · Uetterath · Germany

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On 1945-01-22, Pilot R G Crosby (Squadron Leader, RCAF) service number C/22655 flew Typhoon Ib serial MP134 for this duty: unknown operation. His mission was not completed. Circumstances of the aircraft loss: hit by multiple flak hits, aircraft exploded, debris dropped near Uetterath. Pilot was thorwn clear of the exploding aircraft.  This aircraft was a part of squadron no. 439. The location for the map is Uetterath Germany. Circumstances at the end of this mission for Crosby: he was wounded and evaded. 

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