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Old 30th October 2026, 10:31
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Identity of Wellington loss Retie/Rethy in Belgium 30-31 May 1942?
Dear all,

I have found a Luftwaffe Flak claim for a Wellington shot down on 30-31 May 1942 that crashed 2 km NE of Retie (Rethy) in Belgium, at 01.00 hrs. I have not been able to establish the identity of this aircraft, who can help?

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Old 30th October 2026, 11:04
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Re: Identity of Wellington loss Retie/Rethy in Belgium 30-31 May 1942?
Hi Theo,

X3469 of 9 Squadron.

See https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.a...document/42043

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Re: Identity of Wellington loss Retie/Rethy in Belgium 30-31 May 1942?
Which is what it says in Bomber Command Losses?
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Ah, I simply overlooked the obvious, thanks for pointing me in the right direction chaps!

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Re: Identity of Wellington loss Retie/Rethy in Belgium 30-31 May 1942?
Theo,

Just FYI a German report: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/2325...ect-thumb--806

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