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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Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Failed to Return (FTR)

Etienville, France 6 June 1944 - 6 June 1944

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ContributorEmily
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MACR 6008 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database