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Spitfire lost at Hillegom (Weeresteinstraat) on 29-07-1943 (SGLO ref: T2736)

1943-07-29 · Hillegom · Netherlands

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At the date of 29-07-1943, time: 1037, the aircraft type Spitfire has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Hillegom (Weeresteinstraat). The unit of crew and plane is: 403 Sqdn. First flyer rank: Pilot Officer, name: J.E. Abbotts. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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