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Hampden lost at Den Hout (Schransmansdreef)) on 15-05-1940 (SGLO ref: T0684)

1940-05-15 · Den Hout · Netherlands

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At the date of 15-05-1940, time: not known, the aircraft type Hampden has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Den Hout (Schransmansdreef)). The unit of crew and plane is: 44 Sqdn. First flyer rank: Flying Officer, name: L.J. Ashfield. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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