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Hampden lost at Slochteren (Slochterbos) on 21-01-1942 (SGLO ref: T1389)

1942-01-21 · Slochteren · Netherlands

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At the date of 21-01-1942, time: 2115, the aircraft type Hampden has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Slochteren (Slochterbos). The unit of crew and plane is: 455 Sqdn. First flyer rank: Sergeant, name: G.F. Poulton. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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