42-93038
On 27 July 1944, C-47 (serial number 42-93038) was transporting wounded infantrymen back to the US from France on a flight from Filton to Prestwick. The pilot was forced to fly low, because of cloud cover and struck a cliff, killing all 22 people on board.
The loss of a Douglas C-47A aircraft in a tragic accident which occurred at Cairngarroch Bay, Portpatrick, Stranraer, Wigtownshire on 27th July 1944, killing all 22 people on board. The plane was carrying back wounded servicemen from Normandy.
A plaque was dedicated to victims of the accident at the crash site on 27th July 1999.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 441st Troop Carrier Group 301st Troop Carrier Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Highest Rank: Private
- Role/Job: Infantry
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Infantry
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Highest Rank: Private
- Role/Job: Infantry
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: British
- Role/Job: Passenger (RAF)
Places
- Site type: Aircraft crash site
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Bristol
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Crashed |
Cairngarroch Bay | 27 July 1944 |
Revisions
MACR 15532 via Fold 3
Losses of the 8th and 9th Air Forces, Bishop & Hey, p 482
This entry was collected by the United States Embassy as part of a campaign to remember the 75th anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy (D-Day). Personal stories from veterans and members of the British public were collected to celebrate the sacrifices made in the name of freedom.
Sandy Rankin submitted this entry.
This entry was collected by the United States Embassy as part of a campaign to remember the 75th anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy (D-Day). Personal stories from veterans and members of the British public were collected to celebrate the sacrifices made in the name of freedom.
Sandy Rankin submitted this entry.