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Dutch Pilots of 1847 Squadron



Dutch Pilots in service



Sgt.     F.C.M. Brogtrop (KNIL),  collission with Hellcat of 
                                De Jager nr. Lough Foyle, 
                                KIA 18-05-1944
2e Lt.   H.C. de Jager (KNIL),  collission with Hellcat of 
                                Brogtrop nr. Lough Foyle, 
                                KIA 18-05-1944
                                Both young airmen were buried at 
                                Creggan Church Cemetery at 
                                Eglington 23-05-1944
Sgt.     J. Schwencke (KNIL),   became 2e Lt.
Off.Vl.2 G. Volkersz (MLD), 
Off.Vl.2 K.A. La Bree (MLD),
Off.Vl.3 J. Blok (MLD),
Off.Vl.3 R.R. Twijsel (MLD,     became Off.Vl.2
Sgt.     S. de Ridder (MLD).

NOTE:

MLD = Marine Luchtvaart Dienst (Dutch Naval Air Services)
KNIL = Koninklijk Nederlands Indisch Leger (Royal Dutch East Indies Army)
Pilots with the Dutch squadrons in the UK came from several sources such as MLD, KNIL and Flying School at Jackson.



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