The story
At the date of 23-09-1944, time: 2230, the aircraft type Lancaster has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Hollands Diep (near Lage SWaluwe). The unit of crew and plane is: 463 Sqdn. First flyer rank: Flying Officer, name: S.J. Staples. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.
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