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Old 16th April 2024, 14:06
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Exclamation Dakota KG499 N°48 Sqn crashlanding on Sept 25 1944 in Belgium

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On september 25 1944 Dakota KG499 from N° 48 sqdn made a crashlanding at Beringen Belgium after being hit by friendly fire. Who was the crew of this aircraft and what happened with them.

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Old 16th April 2024, 15:18
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Re: Dakota KG499 N°48 Sqn crashlanding on Sept 25 1944 in Belgium

Contrary local newspaper reports about a monument, the Dakota at Paal in reality must have been KG449 of No. 575 Squadron.
According ORB hit multiple times by Flak on return from medical supply droppings and forced landed at/near Paal (ORB: "1 1/2 miles NW of PAIL"). Apart from German flak, the AA fire from the Leopoldsburg area was believed to be from own troops, still according ORB
Pilot F/Sgt Clarke. He and crew/passengers (8 in total?) safe in landing, but an Army lorry that took them elsewhere overturned, resulting in a seriously injured despatcher and rest had minor injuries and bruises.

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Old 16th April 2024, 15:25
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Re: Dakota KG499 N°48 Sqn crashlanding on Sept 25 1944 in Belgium

According to SAAF documents KG499 was in 44 Sqn SAAF at Cairo West late 1944.
Reported "Missing" 3rd Oct 44, but actually stayed overnight at Malta. Returned to USAAF after the war.
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Old 16th April 2024, 21:34
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