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Memorial Short Stirling I N-3709

On 26 March 1943 Short Stirling I N-3709 of RAF 7 squadron crashed near the village of Etten. The aircraft was on the return flight from a bomb raid over Germany. It was set on fire by German anti aircraft guns. It had just crossed the German-Dutch border when it was shot down by a German Messerschmitt 110 nightfighter. The seven crew members all perished.

On 26 March 2017, exactly 75 years after the crash, a memorial fort the crew was unveiled. 20 next of kin of the crew attended the ceremony.

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  • Text: Arjan Vrieze
  • Photos: Arjan Vrieze (1, 2), Arjan Vrieze (3, 4)

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Memorial Short Stirling I N-3709 unveiled

Mar2017

Memorial Short Stirling I N-3709 unveiled

On 26 March 1943 Short Stirling I N-3709 of RAF 7 squadron crashed near the village of Etten. The aircraft was on the return flight from a bomb raid over Germany. It was set on fire by German anti aircraft guns. It had just crossed the German-Dutch border when it was shot down by a German Messerschmitt 110 nightfighter. The seven crew members all perished.

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