43-15320
Assigned to 87TCS, 438TCG, 9AF USAAF. Piloted by Col Lucion Nelson Powell on operation Varsity [ Rhine crossing ] 24-Mar-45.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 438th Troop Carrier Group 87th Troop Carrier Squadron Headquarters (437th Troop Carrier Group)
- Service Numbers: O-339768
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Other Op Varsity |
Rhine River | 24 March 1945 | Took part in operation Varsity [ Rhine crossing ] 24-Mar-45. Pilot Col Lucion N Powell. |
Crashed |
63571 Gelnhausen, Germany | 6 April 1945 | Landing Accident Gelnhausen/Y-67 Cat 4 damage Lt Carl H White, 6-Apr-45. C-47A 43-15320 - 87TCS 438TCG 9AF |
Manufactured |
Long Beach, CA, USA | Built at Douglas. | |
Delivered |
Beale AFB, CA, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
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