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Dakota lost at Oploo (near huis Hr. J v.Berlo B178) on 21-09-1944 (SGLO ref: T4231)

1944-09-21 · Oploo · Netherlands

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At the date of 21-09-1944, time: 1714, the aircraft type Dakota has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Oploo (near huis Hr. J v.Berlo B178). The unit of crew and plane is: 271 Sqdn. First flyer rank: F/Lieutenant, name: J. Edwards. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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