Lancaster lost at Alkmaar (polder Overdie) on 19-08-1944 (SGLO ref: T3941)

At the date of 19-08-1944, time: 0130, the aircraft type Lancaster has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Alkmaar (in polder Overdie). The unit of crew and plane is: 7 Sqdn. First flyer rank: F/Lieutenant, name: P.G. McCarthy. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

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Mark

about 2 years ago
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Dear Ian,
In Alkmaar lives Cees Slot, he is active on Facebook.”je bent Alkmaarder als”
If anyone know it’s Cees Slot.
A post on Facebook and the Alkmaarders will react,
Greetings, Mark Kruger

Mark

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Ian Layton-Smith

about 3 years ago
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Hi, my grandfather was One of the crew on this aircraft and I would be very grateful of any information or help in finding more details about the exact location the aircraft came down, why it came down (presumably shot down) what happened to the...

Hi, my grandfather was One of the crew on this aircraft and I would be very grateful of any information or help in finding more details about the exact location the aircraft came down, why it came down (presumably shot down) what happened to the aircraft and those aboard. Many thanks for any help.