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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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

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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.

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Sources

MACR 13389 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database