| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | N88874 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF42-847 |
| Military Code: | EN |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47A Skytrain |
| C/n (msn): | 12693 |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Puff |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Davenport - MunicipalMap |
| Region / Country: | Iowa, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KDVN IATA: DVN Local: DVN Other: - |
| Event: | Quad Cities Airshow - 2004 |
| Photo Date: | 26 June 2004 |
| Photo by: | Glenn Chatfield |
| Photo ID: | 707428 |
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6 Mar '44: TOS USAAF. D-Day: Was lead aircraft for the invasion, dropping paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division at 0048. Hit by Flak. Returned to England, repaired Flak damage, then made 2nd mission in the evening, delivering a glider load of troops and equipment. 1944: Flew many missions flying supplies into France and evacuated wounded troops to England. 15 Aug 44: Dropped paratroopers in Operation Dragoon. 17 Sep 44: Dropped paratroopers during Operation Market Garden. 12/44-1/45: Flew supply missions during Battle of the Bulge. 24 Mar 45: Dropped paratroopers for Operation Varsity. This photo is copyright © Glenn Chatfield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 15 July 2024, and has since been viewed 147 times. |