42-100806

media-47917.jpeg UPL 47917 C-47 Old "806" Floyd L. Kelly Collection

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Object Number - UPL 47917 - C-47 Old "806"

C-47 42-100806 participated in IN D-DAY INVASION OF NORMANDY, FRANCE; OPERATION MARKET GARDEN IN HOLLAND; OPERATION DRAGOON; THE AIRBORNE INVASION OF SOUTHERN FRANCE; THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE RESUPPLY BY PARACHUTE TO THE SURROUNDED 101ST AIRBORNE AT BASTOGNE; OPERATION VARSITY AIRBORNE ASSAULT OF HITLER’S GERMANY AT WESEL, RHINE RIVER, GERMANY; AND NUMEROUS RESUPPLY MISSIONS.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 437th Troop Carrier Group 85th Troop Carrier Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-364756
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 437th Troop Carrier Group
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Captain of C-47

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Photos from Airman Don Bolce

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Information from Kathleen Wraylee, Daughter of C-47 pilot of the 437th.

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