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B-17 lost at Midwoud (Dorpsstraat) on 20-01-1945 (SGLO ref: T5142)

1945-01-20 · Midwoud · Netherlands

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At the date of 20-01-1945, time: 1045, the aircraft type B-17 has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Midwoud (Dorpsstraat). The unit of crew and plane is: 452BG/728BS. First flyer rank: 2nd Lieutenant, name: C.K. Belton. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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