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Last sighted by 2Lt. William H. Macy (ship 42-31444) at approximately 52\u00b040’N – 13\u00b040’E at 27000 feet going down under control.  Flak was moderate tracking and accurate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One report states that No. 2 and 4 engines were out but aircraft was under control. Another report states that No. 3 engine was hit by anti-aircraft fire and spiralled into clouds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One report states that 5 chutes came out. Another report states that no chutes came out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: MACR 8834<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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