42-93002
C-47 42-93002 took part in the airborne assault on D-Day. The aircraft was carrying members of the 82nd Airborne and was reported to be taking violent evasive action over the drop zone, near Ste Mere Eglise to avoid enemy fire. The aircraft was last spotted making a 360 degree turn in an attempt to make a second pass over the drop zone.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Transport
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Missions
- Date: 6 June 1944
- Official Description:
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Etienville, France | 6 June 1944 - 6 June 1944 |
Revisions
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Sources
MACR 6008 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database