42-100757
Assigned to 88TCS, 438TCG, 9AF USAAF. Flew as chalk #78 on Operation Varsity [Rhine crossing].
Post war sold into civilian ownership. Whilst in Amerine Turkey Breeding Farms ownership suffered in flight fire and a forced, wheels up, landing. Crew evacuated, airframe destroyed by fire. Merced-Castle AFB, CA. 24-Mar-67.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Greenham, Thatcham RG19 6HN, UK | 2 May 1944 | Taxiing accident with parked C-47A 42-100760 Greenham Common/ Sta 486 Cat 3 damage. Ground crew in charge. |
Crashed |
Merced County Castle Airport, 1900 Airdrome Entry, Atwater, CA 95301, USA | 24 March 1967 | In-flight fire and a forced, wheels up, landing. destroyed by fire. 24-Mar-67. |
Manufactured |
Long Beach, CA, USA | Built at Douglas. | |
Delivered |
Edwards AFB, CA, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Greenham, Thatcham RG19 6HN, UK | Assigned to 88TCS, 438TCG, 9AF USAAF. |
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