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B-17 lost at Oudeschip op wad (near Delfzijl) on 11-12-1943 (SGLO ref: T3191)

1943-12-11 · Oudeschip · Netherlands

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At the date of 11-12-1943, time: 1240, the aircraft type B-17 has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Oudeschip op wad (near Delfzijl). The unit of crew and plane is: 94BG/332BS. First flyer rank: 2nd Lieutenant, name: B.B. Capehart. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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