War Graves of the Dakota Pilots

Chased by German fighter planes, Dakota KG579 sped across North Brabant on 21 September 1944 with its right engine in flames.

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Chased by German fighter planes, Dakota KG579 sped across North Brabant on 21 September 1944 with its right engine in flames. Two pilots were unable to free themselves from the Dakota and died when it crashed near Volkel. The other crew members managed to leave the aircraft during this fatal flight. They were fired upon by the German pursuers.

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