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Memorial stone Crash Handley-Page Halifax II JD363 Rijkevorsel

Memorial stone for the Handley-Page Halifax II JD363 that crashed here on Bolk on October 22, 1943.

Text memorial stone:

In memory of the crew of
Handley - Page Halifax II JD363
429 Squadron Royal Canadian Air Force

G.W. Howard Pilot 22 years old
AH. Denton On-board mechanic 19 years old
A.E. Beyak Navigator 22 years old
A. Chorneyko Bomb Aimer 25 Years
G.C. King Radio Operator 25 years old
C.C. Smith Air Gunner 20 Years
R.M. Fournier Gunner 20 years old

They were killed here on Bolk in the crash
From their plane on October 22, 1943

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Source

  • Text: Jhonny Bastiaensen
  • Photos: Jhonny Bastiaensen