42-100776
Assigned to 89TCS, 438TCG, 9AF USAAF. Flew on Operation Varsity as Chalk #58.
Post war: Sold into civilian ownership. Crashed and destroyed by fire after stalling on climbout from Laredo International Airport, TX. Cargo shifted affecting CoG.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Guildford, UK | 25 October 1944 | Fatal Crash 1 1/2mi Nth Guildford Cat 5 Lt Meercer W Avent, 25-Oct-44. C-47A 42-100776* - 89TCS 438TCG 9AF |
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Crashed |
Rochester, NY, USA | 27 June 1972 | Departed Rochester, NY, destination Buffalo, NY. Engine failed or malfunctioned during the initial climbout. |
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Other Changed Ownership |
Laredo, TX, USA | 2 December 1986 | Sold to American Air Freight Inc, Laredo, TX. |
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Manufactured |
Long Beach, CA, USA | Built at Douglas. | |
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Delivered |
Beale AFB, CA, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Greenham, Thatcham RG19 6HN, UK | Assigned to 89TCS, 438TCG, 9AF USAAF. | |