42-100843
C-47 Skytrain (serial number 42-100843) first flew in 1943. The aircraft took part in the airborne assault on D-Day, with George Pender as pilot, and carrying members of the 101st Airborne, including Lieutenant Ronald Spiers.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 101st Airborne Division
- Service Numbers: 19127607
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Paratrooper
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 439th Troop Carrier Group
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Smeatharpe
Missions
- Date: 6 June 1944
- Official Description:
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Crashed |
9 October 1944 |
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