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Lancaster lost at Kerkrade (Bleyerheide) on 29-12-1943 (SGLO ref: T3275)

1943-12-29 · Kerkrade · Netherlands

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At the date of 29-12-1943, time: 2230, the aircraft type Lancaster has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Kerkrade (Bleyerheide). The unit of crew and plane is: 460 Sqdn. First flyer rank: Pilot Officer, name: S.J. Ireland. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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