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Tempest lost at Griendtveen (SW van-in de Deurnesche Peel) on 24-03-1945 (SGLO ref: T5432)

1945-03-24 · Griendtveen · Netherlands

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At the date of 24-03-1945, time: 1105, the aircraft type Tempest has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Griendtveen (SW van-in de Deurnesche Peel). The unit of crew and plane is: 80 Sqdn. First flyer rank: Squadron Leader, name: J.A. Gibson. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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