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Manchester lost at Froombosch on 13-08-1941 (SGLO ref: T1183)

1941-08-13 · Froombosch · Netherlands

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At the date of 13-08-1941, time: 0152, the aircraft type Manchester has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Froombosch (Groningen). The unit of crew and plane is: 207 Sqdn. First flyer rank: Flying Officer, name: W.M.R. Smith. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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