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Manchester L7301 Propeller Memorial

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Manchester L7301 Propeller Memorial

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  • Location: Kinrooi, Maaseik, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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    March 7, 2024

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    "The aircraft, damaged by flak, was limping home on one engine when it was shot down by the night fighter crew of Oberleutnant Barte and Unteroffizier Pieper of 4./NJG 1, flying a Bf 110 D-3 G9+FM from St. Trond (Sint-Truiden) airfield.

    The Wimpey was abandoned by six crew members (unclear whether before or after the night fighter attack), after which it crashed into a dyke. The testimony of the five hijackers was crucial in the posthumous award of the Victoria Cross to their captain..."

    More information:
    aviation-safety.net/wikibase/20101
    rafcommands.com/database/serials/details.php?uniq=L7301
    belgians-remember-them.eu/mon-lim-bree2.php
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    November 10, 2024

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    February 19, 2023

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    Location: Kinrooi, Maaseik, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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