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Lancaster lost at Apeldoorn (Varenna) on 26-11-1943 (SGLO ref: T3118)

1943-11-26 · Beekbergen · Netherlands

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At the date of 26-11-1943, time: 2302, the aircraft type Lancaster has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Apeldoorn (Varenna). The unit of crew and plane is: 625 Sqdn. First flyer rank: Flying Officer, name: R. McSorley. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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