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Spitfire lost at Gilze Rijen on 24-03-1945 (SGLO ref: T5429)

1945-03-24 · Gilze-Rijen · Netherlands

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At the date of 24-03-1945, time: 0855, the aircraft type Spitfire has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Gilze Rijen. The unit of crew and plane is: 308 Sqdn. First flyer rank: Wireless Operator, name: W. Karasinski. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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