Aircraft Search

RE: Aircraft Search (skybear45)

Tue, 20 May 2008 10:54:20 GMT

Thanks to all for helping with this search. The information supplied
and the research links were just the type of info I was hoping for.

Bob

RE: Aircraft Search (patelie)

Sun, 18 May 2008 05:15:08 GMT

Hello

On D-day the pilot was 1st Lt. Oliver, William E.

RE: Aircraft Search (Anthony J. Mireles)

Sun, 18 May 2008 00:36:08 GMT

I have the official Group History book for the 440th TCG and there is nothing in it about the airplanes they flew in combat. The book is a reprint of the original and is called DZ EUROPE The Story of the 440th Troop Carrier Group.

TonyM.

RE: Aircraft Search (deefeater)

Sat, 17 May 2008 17:40:01 GMT

Bob, here is one thread if you do not have found it yet:
http://www.6juin1944.com/assaut/aeropus/page.php?page=s16
43-15076 (Douglas c/n 19542). 97th TCS had squadron code W6 painted on nose. 97th TCS was detached to Ombrone, Italy, 18.07.44 - 24.8.44 (together with 95th and 96th TCS). Base for D-Day operations was Exeter, England.

Another source has a reference to 440th TCG research:
http://www.worldwar2pilots.com/Troop%20Carriers%20On%20D-Day.pdf

In postwar service; Argentina, later Challenger A/L and Frontier A/L, Air Manila in 1964.

RE: Aircraft Search (Anthony J. Mireles)

Sat, 17 May 2008 17:16:19 GMT

According to Joe Baugher:

43-15076 went to Civil registry as : LV-XFM

Then went to Frontier Airlines as N53376

TonyM.

Aircraft Search (skybear45)

Sat, 17 May 2008 13:33:39 GMT

I'm trying locate any information and/or
photographs pertaining to the following
aircraft and crew circa 1944:

Serial Number: 43-15076
Assignment: 440thTCG / 97thTCS

Any help with will be greatly appreciated.
Bob