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Stirling lost at Geffen (cafe Den Hanenberg) on 24-07-1942 (SGLO ref: T1707)

1942-07-24 · Geffen · Netherlands

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At the date of 24-07-1942, time: 0325, the aircraft type Stirling has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Geffen (cafe Den Hanenberg). The unit of crew and plane is: 149 Sqdn. First flyer rank: Flying Officer, name: A.J.L. Bowes. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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