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C-47 lost at Son (landingszone W) on 19-09-1944 (SGLO ref: T4173)

1944-09-19 · Son · Netherlands

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At the date of 19-09-1944, time: 1520, the aircraft type C-47 has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Son (landingszone W). The unit of crew and plane is: 442TCG/303Sq. First flyer rank: Capt., name: W. Hultgren. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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