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Lancaster lost at Westerbeek (Nieuwe weg) (gem.Oploo) on 03-02-1945 (SGLO ref: T5188)

1945-02-03 · Westerbeek · Netherlands

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At the date of 03-02-1945, time: not known, the aircraft type Lancaster has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Westerbeek (Nieuwe weg) (gem.Oploo). The unit of crew and plane is: 550 Sqdn. First flyer rank: Flying Officer, name: R.G. Nye. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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