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Lancaster lost at Duizel - Hapert (buurtschap De Weide) on 11-04-1944 (SGLO ref: T3583)

1944-04-11 · Duizel - Hapert · Netherlands

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At the date of 11-04-1944, time: 2300, the aircraft type Lancaster has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Duizel - Hapert (buurtschap De Weide). The unit of crew and plane is: 619 Sqdn. First flyer rank: Squadron Leader, name: J.W.E.D. McGilvray. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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