Accident Douglas C-47A-10-DK (DC-3) 42-108871,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 338457
 

Date:Saturday 24 March 1945
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic DC3 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Douglas C-47A-10-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator:United States Army Air Force - USAAF
Registration: 42-108871
MSN: 12558
Year of manufacture:1944
Engine model:Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92
Fatalities:Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 17
Aircraft damage: Destroyed, written off
Category:Accident
Location:near Wesel -   Germany
Phase: En route
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Narrative:
Shot down during Rhein crossing (Operation Varsity).

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