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P-47 lost at Vlissingen (7 km NW) on 16-05-1943 (SGLO ref: T2327)

1943-05-16 · Vlissingen · Netherlands

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At the date of 16-05-1943, time: 1315, the aircraft type P-47 has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Vlissingen (7 km NW). The unit of crew and plane is: 78FG/82FS. First flyer rank: Flying Officer, name: C.R. Brown. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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