Arnsberg District
Kreis Siegen-WittgensteinB-17 Flying Fortress Crash Site Memorial
Arnsberg District
Kreis Siegen-WittgensteinB-17 Flying Fortress Crash Site Memorial
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B-17 Flying Fortress Crash Site Memorial
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May 18, 2017
Mountain biking
The B-17, on its way from the English airfield Thurleighauf to Gotha, was shot down by German fighters.
Of the 10 crew members survived only the 20-year gunner Bill Huddelston (Texas), who could save himself with his parachute.
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May 3, 2018
Mountain biking
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May 31, 2020
Mountain biking
My greatest respect goes to the victims.
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Elevation 600 m
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