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Lancaster R5572 lost at Baak - Steenderen on 26-06-1943 (SGLO ref: T2599)

1943-06-26 · Baak · Netherlands

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At the date of 26-06-1943, time: 145, the aircraft type Lancaster R5572 has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Baak - Steenderen. The unit of crew and plane is: 106 Sqdn. First flyer rank: Sergeant, name: E.W. Davidson. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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De complete bemanning van de Lancaster R5572.
 
- Sergeant E.W. Davidson, pilot.
- Sergeant J.G.V. Williams, navigator.
- Sergeant J.A. Francis, radio and airgunner.
- Sergeant S. Cowgill, flight engineer.
- Sergeant E.W.H. Browne, bombardier.
- Flight Sergeant C.H. Sinclair, airgunner.
- Warrant Officer 11 L.F. Sparling, airgunner.
 
All were Englsh, except the pilot (Canadian)
 
 

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