The story
At the date of 06-11-1944, time: 1215, the aircraft type Spitfire has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Hulshorst (Zilverbeekje). The unit of crew and plane is: 127 Sqdn. First flyer rank: F/Lieutenant, name: J.B. Shillitoe. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.
Airplane did crash at "Zilverbeekje" near RR-Station Hulshorst
1288674 - 69479 - Flight Lieutenant - Pilot - John Burton Shillitoe - RAFVR - Age 23 - KIA
- of UK - Grave 2-393 - Ermelo ( Nunspeet ) New General Cemetery
John Burton Shillitoe
Thanks to PATS (see source link for more info)
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