UPL 41135

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Captain Paul J. Melucas (far left) with his 315th Troop Carrier Group flight crew of the Spanhoe base in England in 1944 (likely March or April). Paul flew C-47's to drop paratroopers, retrieve wounded from battle fields & tow gliders. I would like to know the names of his fellow crewmen, if anyone can identify? It has been suggested that Lawrence E. St. John is second from the left (next to Paul) & Bernie Brown is third from the left.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 315th Troop Carrier Group
  • Service Numbers: 790019
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Locations

A C-47 Skytrain (serial number 43-15308) of the 315th Troop Carrier Group at Spanhoe. Handwritten on front of image: "Spanhoe RAF Base, Northamptonshire, England. May 1944. H.B. Lyon + Roger Chapman by door of plane."
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Wakerley

Revisions

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ContributorLaura Briggs
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from the personal files of Paul J. Melucas

Date:
ContributorLaura Briggs
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personal files of Paul J. Melucas

Date:
ContributorLaura Briggs
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WW II records of Paul J. Melucas

Date:
ContributorLaura Briggs
ChangesCreated entry with collection, caption, unit associations, person associations and place associations
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From the personal files of Paul J. Melucas