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Lancaster lost at Bergen (near De Franschman) on 23-08-1943 (SGLO ref: T2843)

1943-08-23 · Bergen · Netherlands

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At the date of 23-08-1943, time: 2335, the aircraft type Lancaster has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Bergen (near De Franschman). The unit of crew and plane is: 100 Sqdn. First flyer rank: Pilot Officer, name: F.A. Preston. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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