Hit by Flak Halifax B III MZ759 NP-Q of No. 158 Squadron RAF
Gladbeck on the northern edge of the Ruhr was heavily bombed by No 6 and 8 Groups bombers on March 24, 1945. Only 3 of the crew managing to bale out to become PoWs.
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Burning Halifax MZ759 NP-Q “Wizard of Aus” Gladbeck 24 March 1945
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