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P-38 lost at Hijken (Vorrelveen) (Dr.) on 08-04-1944 (SGLO ref: T3571)

1944-04-08 · Hijken (Dr.) · Netherlands

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At the date of 08-04-1944, time: 1600, the aircraft type P-38 has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Hijken (Vorrelveen) (Dr.). The unit of crew and plane is: 55FG/338FS. First flyer rank: 1st Lieutenant, name: T.F. Knudson. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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