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Assigned to 93TCS, 439TCG, 9AF USAAF. Flew paratroops of 2nd Btn 506th PIR as chalk #61, serial 12 on Operation Albany 6-Jun-44. Flew as glider tow on re-supply to Bastogne 27-Dec-44.



Crew: pilot Capt Randell E Ladd, co-pilot 1st Lt Robert G Ramsey



Post war: On strength with Brazilian airforce.

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People

Randall E Ladd

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 439th Troop Carrier Group 93rd Troop Carrier Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 11066367 / O-680230
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Robert G Ramsey

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 439th Troop Carrier Group 93rd Troop Carrier Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-674009
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-pilot

Places

Aerial photograph of Upottery airfield looking west, the main runway runs vertically, barrack sites are to the bottom right of the airfield, 15 March 1944. Photograph taken by No. 541 Squadron, sortie number RAF/CT/91/541. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

Upottery

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Smeatharpe

Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

Paradrop Operation Albany

Normandy, France 6 June 1944 Flew paratroops of 2nd Btn 506th PIR as chalk #61, serial 12 on Operation Albany 6-Jun-44.

Other

Glider tow Bastogne re-supply

Bastogne, Belgium 27 December 1944 Flew as glider tow on re-supply to Bastogne 27-Dec-44.

Manufactured

Long Beach, California, USA Built at Douglas.

Delivered

Beale AFB, CA, USA Delivered to USAAF.

Assigned

Upottery, Honiton EX14, UK Assigned to 93TCS, 439TCG, 9AF USAAF.

Revisions

Date
ContributorAl_Skiff
Changes
Sources

http://www.dday-overlord.com/eng/drop_serie_12.htm
https://www.fold3.com/image/30326665
http://www.6juin1944.com/assaut/aeropus/en_page.php?page=s12
http://worldmilitair.com/serials/countries/usa/uni%20040%20a12%20aa%2019...
http://rzjets.net/aircraft/?page=116&typeid=275
http://www.aeroflight.co.uk/waf/americas/brazil/AirForce/Brazil-af-C47…

Date
ContributorAl_Skiff
Changes
Sources

http://www.dday-overlord.com/eng/drop_serie_12.htm
https://www.fold3.com/image/30326665
http://www.6juin1944.com/assaut/aeropus/en_page.php?page=s12
http://worldmilitair.com/serials/countries/usa/uni%20040%20a12%20aa%201…
http://rzjets.net/aircraft/?page=116&typeid=275
http://www.aeroflight.co.uk/waf/americas/brazil/AirForce/Brazil-af-C47…