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Memorial Crashed Lancaster 1ME782 LE-N

Just like the Lancaster LM 115, Lancaster 1ME782 LE-N also crashed on 22 June 1944 at the Lage Mierdseweg. It was on its way back from a raid on Wesseling when it was attacked by a German fighter. The aircraft exploded in the sky and all crewmembers were killed.

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Source

  • Text: Jhonny Bastiaensen
  • Photos: Karel Geets (1, 2, 3), Jhonny Bastiaensen (4, 5)

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