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Exposition Crash Handley Page Halifax DT795

The RAF Handley Page Halifax DT795 bomber 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.

For current visiting hours, please visit the website of the museum.

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Source

  • Text: Arjan Vrieze
  • Photos: Alex Ossel

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Excavation Halifax DT795

Sep2014

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.

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