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Halifax lost at North Sea (10 km W H. v. Holland) on 07-08-1942 (SGLO ref: T1761)

1942-08-07 · Hoek van Holland · Netherlands

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At the date of 07-08-1942, time: 0415, the aircraft type Halifax has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: North Sea (10 km W H. v. Holland). The unit of crew and plane is: 78 Sqdn. First flyer rank: Flying Officer, name: J.M.J.A. d'Ursel. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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