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Anson lost at North Sea (near Katwijk) on 09-08-1940 (SGLO ref: T0771)

1940-08-09 · Katwijk · Netherlands

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At the date of 09-08-1940, time: not known, the aircraft type Anson has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: North Sea (near Katwijk). The unit of crew and plane is: 500 Sqdn. First flyer rank: Pilot Officer, name: H.G.R. Pirie. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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