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Assigned to 93TCS, 439TCG, 9AF USAAF. Flew paratroopers of 1st batt'n, 506th PIR as Serial 11, Chalk #43 on Op Albany, D-day. 6-Jun-44. Flew on glider tow re-supply to Bastogne 27-Dec-44.
Crew: Pilot 1Lt David L Reidy, co-pilot 2Lt Earle R Stimson.
Post war: Served with Brazilian airforce as Serial #2053.
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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
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 439th Troop Carrier Group 93rd Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: 32235166 / O-684049
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 439th Troop Carrier Group 93rd Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19147118 / O-1993189
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Smeatharpe
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Paradrop Op Albany |
Normandy, France | 6 June 1944 | Flew paratroopers of 1st batt'n, 506th PIR as Serial 11, Chalk #43 on Op Albany, D-day. 6-Jun-44. |
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Other Glider re-supply |
Bastogne, Belgium | 27 December 1944 | Flew on glider tow re-supply to Bastogne 27-Dec-44. |
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Manufactured |
Long Beach, California, USA | Built at Douglas. | |
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Delivered |
Beale AFB, CA, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Upottery, Honiton EX14, UK | Assigned to 93TCS, 439TCG, 9AF USAAF. | |
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Other Sold |
Brazil | Served with Brazilian airforce as Serial #2053. |