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P-38 lost at Wilsum, 18 km nw Nordhorn) on 22-12-1943 (SGLO ref: T3261A)

1943-12-22 · Wilsum · Germany

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At the date of 22-12-1943, time: not known, the aircraft type P-38 has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Wilsum, 18 km nw Nordhorn). The unit of crew and plane is: 55FG/338FS. First flyer rank: 2nd Lieutenant, name: J.R. Pruitt. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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