42-100760

Assigned to 88TCS, 438TCG, 9AF USAAF. Flew as chalk #70 on Operation Varsity [Rhine crossing].

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Units served with

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Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: C-47 Skytrain
  • Unit: 438th Troop Carrier Group 88th Troop Carrier Squadron

Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Greenham, Thatcham RG19 6HN, UK 2 May 1944 Taxiing accident when parked C-47A 42-100757 collided Greenham Common/ Sta 486 Cat 3 damage.

Manufactured

Long Beach, CA, USA Built at Douglas

Delivered

Beale AFB, CA, USA Delivered to USAAF.

Assigned

Assigned to 88TCS, 438TCG, 9AF USAAF.