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B-17 lost at Neerbeek (L) on 20-05-1944 (SGLO ref: T3675)

1944-05-20 · Neerbeek (L) · Netherlands

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At the date of 20-05-1944, time: 1148, the aircraft type B-17 has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Neerbeek (L). The unit of crew and plane is: 447BG/709BS. First flyer rank: 2nd Lieutenant, name: C.R. Mitchell. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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