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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  • 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

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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.

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