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Lancaster lost at Waddenzee (7 km SOudeschild) on 23-05-1943 (SGLO ref: T2358)

1943-05-23 · Waddenzee · Netherlands

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At the date of 23-05-1943, time: 247, the aircraft type Lancaster has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Waddenzee (7 km Z Oudeschild). The unit of crew and plane is: 57 Sqdn. First flyer rank: Flying Officer, name: E.K. Chivers. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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