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B-17 lost at IJsselmeer (O Schellingwoude) on 10-10-1943 (SGLO ref: T2961)

1943-10-10 · Schellingwoude · Netherlands

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At the date of 10-10-1943, time: 1645, the aircraft type B-17 has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: IJsselmeer (O Schellingwoude). The unit of crew and plane is: 388BG/562BS. First flyer rank: 1st Lieutenant, name: P.E. Williams. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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