Excavation Halifax DT795
RAF Handley Page Halifax DT795 crashed at Wapenveld (Netherlands) on the 3rd of April 1943. The seven crew members perished. On 8 September 2014 the excavation of the aircraft has started.
The crash location is close to "Molen de Vlijt" at "Vrieze's Erfgoed". There's a small exhibition. On saturday 20 September there is an open day from 10:00 till 16:00 hrs. For more information (Dutch only).
Three of the crew members are buried in Leusden. The others are buried at Wapenveld cemetery.
The crash location is close to "Molen de Vlijt" at "Vrieze's Erfgoed". There's a small exhibition. On saturday 20 September there is an open day from 10:00 till 16:00 hrs. For more information (Dutch only).
Three of the crew members are buried in Leusden. The others are buried at Wapenveld cemetery.
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- Published on: 13-09-2014 15:38:58
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