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Hurricane 17 Sqd 19 may 1940
Hi,
i'm searching for more info about one Hurricane damaged on 19 may 1940 i know 17 Sqn had 2 losses but nothing about this plane...only the code Squadron: 17 Sqn patrol: between Cambrai and Valenciennes time: afternoon code: YB-S seems a combat against I.(J)/LG2 while escorting a Do 17P of 3.(F)/11 i also see a photo in the book, if you need i scan it... the info is from page 30, Osprey Aircraft of the Aces 18 Hurricane Aces 1939-40 expanded edition can you help me with the name of pilot, his fate and the plane serial number ... regards
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