Cairngarroch Bay

Aircraft crash site

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Detailed History

Site of the loss of a Douglas C-47A aircraft in a tragic accident which occurred at Cairngarroch Bay, Portpatrick, Stranraer, Wigtownshire on 27th July 1944, killing all 22 people on board. The plane was carrying back wounded servicemen from Normandy.

A plaque was dedicated to victims of the accident at the crash site on 27th July 1999.

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 441st Troop Carrier Group 301st Troop Carrier Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Highest Rank: Private
  • Role/Job: Infantry
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
  • Role/Job: Infantry
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Highest Rank: Private
  • Role/Job: Infantry
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: British
  • Role/Job: Passenger (RAF)

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: C-47 Skytrain
  • Unit: 441st Troop Carrier Group 301st Troop Carrier Squadron

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This entry was collected by the United States Embassy as part of a campaign to remember the 75th anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy (D-Day). Personal stories from veterans and members of the British public were collected to celebrate the sacrifices made in the name of freedom.
Sandy Rankin submitted this entry.

Date
Changes
Sources

This entry was collected by the United States Embassy as part of a campaign to remember the 75th anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy (D-Day). Personal stories from veterans and members of the British public were collected to celebrate the sacrifices made in the name of freedom.
Sandy Rankin submitted this entry.