43-48407
Assigned to 76TC Sqn 435TC Group, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) resupply mission to Marcouray, Belgium in C-47B 43-48407 hit by ground fire and 88mm flak on run into DZ, after being hit, pulled A/C up and out of formation with smoke and flames pouring from the cockpit to allow crew to bale out. 1 x KIA, 5 x POW. MACR 10695.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 435th Troop Carrier Group 76th Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12054171 / O-799106
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
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Events
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
6987 Marcouray, Belgium | 23 December 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) resupply mission to Marcouray, Belgium in C-47B 43-48407 hit by ground fire and 88mm flak on run into DZ, after being hit, pulled A/C up and out of formation with smoke and flames pouring from the cockpit to allow crew to bale out. 1 x KIA, 5 x POW. MACR 10695. |
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Manufactured |
Long Beach, CA, USA | Built at Douglas. | |
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Delivered |
California, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Welford, Northampton NN6, UK | Assigned to 76TC Sqn 435TC Group, 9AF USAAF. |
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Sources
MACR 10695 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database