Narrative:
Crashed.
The deceased are buried at the American War Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mere, France.
» France-Crashes 39-45
| Status: | |
| Date: | Friday 27 April 1945 |
| Type: |  Curtiss C-46D-10-CU Commando |
| Operator: | United States Army Air Force - USAAF |
| Registration: | 44-77653 |
| MSN: | 33049 |
| First flight: | 1945 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | 2 km (1.3 mls) N of Hesdin ( France)
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| Phase: | Unknown (UNK) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| ? |
Crashed.
The deceased are buried at the American War Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mere, France.
Sources:
» Aviation Archaeological Investigation and Research (AAIR)» France-Crashes 39-45
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