UPL 28451
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Airborne troopers of the 506th PIR prepare for their flight to Normandy. The C-47 to carry them was flown by the CO of the 440th Troop Carrier Group. C-47 42-92717 8Y-S.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: C-47 Skytrain
- Nicknames: Stoy Hora
- Unit: 440th Troop Carrier Group 98th Troop Carrier Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
