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Spitfire lost at North Sea (15 km NW IJmuiden) on 29-01-1943 (SGLO ref: T2017)

1943-01-29 · North Sea · Netherlands

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At the date of 29-01-1943, time: 1547, the aircraft type Spitfire has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: North Sea (15 km NW IJmuiden). The unit of crew and plane is: 118 Sqdn. First flyer rank: Wireless Operator, name: A.L. Cross. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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