Memorial Crash B17 bomber Staphorst
This Monument is a reminder of the crash of B17 Flakstop in Staphorst on 06-03-1944 during the Second World War.
Five crew members died in the crash.
Lt. Charles F. Wagner, 23, reburied in Margraten
Sgt. Joseph E. Tracy, 22, reburied in the USA
Sgt. Francis Shaffer 21, reburied in USA
Sgt. Fred V. Richmond 28, reburied in the USA
Sgt. George L. James 29, reburied in Margraten
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Source
- Text: Dick de Bruijne
- Photos: Dick de Bruijne
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