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C-47 lost at Lage Mierde (near Wellenseind) on 17-09-1944 (SGLO ref: T4056)

1944-09-17 · Lage Mierde · Netherlands

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At the date of 17-09-1944, time: not known, the aircraft type C-47 has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Lage Mierde (near Wellenseind). The unit of crew and plane is: 434TCG/72Sq. First flyer rank: 1st Lieutenant, name: K.M.P. Bertken. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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