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Lancaster lost at Texel (paal 21 - 22 near de Koog) on 04-10-1943 (SGLO ref: T2918A)

1943-10-04 · Texel · Netherlands

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At the date of 04-10-1943, time: 2117, the aircraft type Lancaster has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Texel (paal 21 - 22 near de Koog). The unit of crew and plane is: 83 Sqdn. First flyer rank: Squadron Leader, name: J.E.R. Hayter. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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