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Wellington lost at Elsendorp (gem. Gemert) on 27-08-1942 (SGLO ref: T1787)

1942-08-27 · Elsendorp · Netherlands

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At the date of 27-08-1942, time: 2323, the aircraft type Wellington has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Elsendorp (gem. Gemert). The unit of crew and plane is: 156 Sqdn. First flyer rank: Pilot Officer, name: J.W. Longhurst. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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