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Spitfire lost at Lobith - (Kruisdijk between Lobith and Herwen) on 22-03-1940 (SGLO ref: T0012)

1940-03-22 · Lobith · Netherlands

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At the date of 22-03-1940, time: 1240, the aircraft type Spitfire has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Lobith - (Kruisdijk between Lobith and Herwen). The unit of crew and plane is: 212 Sqdn. First flyer rank: Flying Officer, name: C.M. Wheatley. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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