42-92717 Stoy Hora

American paratroopers prepare to board their C-47 for their jump into Normandy UPL 28451 UPL 28451 Airborne troopers of the 506th PIR prepare for their flight to Normandy. The C-47 to carry them was flown by the CO of the 440th Troop Carrier Group. C-47 42-92717 8Y-S.

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Object Number - UPL 28451 - Airborne troopers of the 506th PIR prepare for their flight to Normandy. The C-47 to carry them was flown by the CO of the 440th Troop Carrier Group....

Assigned to 98th TCS, 440th TCG, 9AF USAAF.

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Manufactured

Long Beach, CA, USA Built at Douglas.

Delivered

Edwards AFB, CA, USA Delivered to USAAF.

Assigned

Exeter, UK Assigned to 98th TCS, 440th TCG, 9AF USAAF.

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American paratroopers prepare to board their C-47 for their jump into Normandy

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