The story
At the date of 29-11-1943, time: 1400, the aircraft type P-38 has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Hoogeveen (stationsemplacement). The unit of crew and plane is: 55FG/38FS. First flyer rank: 2nd Lieutenant, name: A.A. Albino. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.
P-38H-5-LO - 42-67051 - "Spirit of Aberdeen"
O-743300 - 2nd Lt. - Fighter Pilot - Albert A. Albino - KIA - Hoogeveen - MACR #1428
March 1978, his "ID's" and some human remains are found during construction works
October 1978 - burial at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Beaverton, OR
Section W - Lot 653 - Grave 6
Thanks to PATS (see source link for more info)
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