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Spitfire lost at North Sea (5 km W Den Helder) on 23-08-1943 (SGLO ref: T2848)

1943-08-23 · North Sea · Netherlands

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At the date of 23-08-1943, time: 1040, the aircraft type Spitfire has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: North Sea (5 km W Den Helder). The unit of crew and plane is: 611 Sqdn. First flyer rank: Squadron Leader, name: P.B.G. Davies. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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