42-24102
Assigned to 88TCS, 438TCG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) Operation Varsity [Rhine crossing]. A/C was taking small arms and anti aircraft fire over DZ, paratroopers dispatched, A/C still intact. Seen to veer away from the formation and dive, levelling off 50ft off the ground when last observed. Crashed 2.5 miles NW of Wesel. 24-Mar-45. 4 x Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 13389.
Crew: Pilot 1Lt Donald P Sundby, Co-pilot 2Lt Paul I Fort, C/C T/Sgt James E King, Radio S/Sgt George F Paul.
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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
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 438th Troop Carrier Group 88th Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-747917
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: C-47 Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Wesel, Germany | 24 March 1945 | Failed to Return (FTR) Operation Varsity. A/C was taking small arms and anti aircraft fire over DZ, paratroopers dispatched, A/C still intact. Seen to veer away from the formation and dive, levelling off 50ft off the ground when last observed. Crashed 2.5 miles NW of Wesel. 24-Mar-45. 4 x Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 13389. |
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. |