Flight of Typhoon Ib PD564 and Warrant Officer B Propas on 1945-02-10

At the date of 10-02-1945, time: not known, Hawker Typhoon serial PD564 (squadron code 5V-M) was lost. During an air test the engine stopped and aircraft burst into flames. Crash landed. The location of the plane was found at: Helmond (airfield B.86). The unit of crew and plane is: 439 Sqdn. First flyer rank: name: Bud Propas, service number R/164360. Pilot status: injured, severe burns and broken skull.  The plane belonged to the Allied forces.