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Lancaster lost at Waddenzee (E Texel) on 17-05-1943 (SGLO ref: T2326)

1943-05-17 · Waddenzee · Netherlands

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At the date of 17-05-1943, time: 2257, the aircraft type Lancaster has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Waddenzee (E Texel). The unit of crew and plane is: 617 Sqdn. First flyer rank: Pilot Officer, name: V.W. Byers. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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