42-92716
Assigned to 435TCG, 9AF USAAF. Transferred to 90TCS, 438TCG, 9AF USAAF. Lead A/C of Series #13 D-day drop, carrying members of 3rd battalion, 501st PIR. Pilot Lt Col Frank J MacNees.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 435th Troop Carrier Group Headquarters (435th Troop Carrier Group)
- Service Numbers: O-390562
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot / Group commander
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Welford Park
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Welford, Northampton NN6, UK | 12 May 1944 | Ground Accident Welford/Sta 474 Cat 3 damage Lt John H Sweetman, 12-May-44 C-47A 42-92716 - 435TCG 9AF |
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Other Operation Overlord |
Normandy, France | 6 June 1944 | Lead A/C of Series #13 D-day drop, carrying members of 3rd battalion, 501st PIR. Pilot Lt Col Frank J MacNees. |
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Crashed |
Bourget, 07240, France | 17 May 1945 | Landing Accident Le Bourget/A-54 Cat 3 damage Lt John J Beaman, 17-May-45. C-47A 42-92716 - 90TCS 438TCG 9AF |
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Delivered |
Beale AFB, CA, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Welford, Northampton NN6, UK | Assigned to 435TCG, 9AF USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Greenham, Thatcham RG19 6HN, UK | Transferred to 90TCS, 438TCG, 9AF USAAF. | |
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Manufactured |
Long Beach, CA, USA | Built at Douglas. |
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Sources
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/dbasn.asp?SN=42-92716&Submit4=Go
http://www.dday-overlord.com/eng/drop_serie_13.htm
http://rzjets.net/aircraft/?page=77&typeid=275
Airborne Operations In World War II, European Theater [Illustrated Edition] By Dr. John C. Warren
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