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Lancaster lost at Brunssum (Leeuwstuk) on 05-10-1942 (SGLO ref: T1867)

1942-10-05 · Brunssum · Netherlands

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At the date of 05-10-1942, time: 2245, the aircraft type Lancaster has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Brunssum (Leeuwstuk). The unit of crew and plane is: 97 Sqdn. First flyer rank: Flying Officer, name: N.J. Briant. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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