The story
At the date of 29-12-1943, time: 2245, the aircraft type Halifax has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Geesteren (Vriezenveenseweg). The unit of crew and plane is: 429 Sqdn. First flyer rank: Pilot Officer, name: A.C. Merkley. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.
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