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B-17 lost at Oude Pekela (Zuiderveen) on 25-06-1943 (SGLO ref: T2580)

1943-06-25 · Oude Pekela · Netherlands

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At the date of 25-06-1943, time: 911, the aircraft type B-17 has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Oude Pekela (Zuiderveen). The unit of crew and plane is: 305BG/422BS. First flyer rank: 1st Lieutenant, name: L.R. Wilcox. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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