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Spitfire lost at Hoek van Holland on 29-10-1944 (SGLO ref: T4593)

1944-10-29 · Hoek van Holland · Netherlands

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At the date of 29-10-1944, time: 0830, the aircraft type Spitfire has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Hoek van Holland. The unit of crew and plane is: 66 Sqdn. First flyer rank: Wireless Operator, name: J. Shields. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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