26
Mar
Douglas C-47A-70-DL (DC-3) – 42-100649
Missing during Rhein crossing near Wesel (Operation Varsity).
26
Mar
Douglas C-47A-80-DL (DC-3) – 43-15256
Shot down during Rhein crossing (Operation Varsity). No further details.
26
Mar
Douglas C-47A-65-DL (DC-3) – 42-100519
Shot down during Rhein crossing (Operation Varsity).
26
Mar
Douglas C-47A-80-DL (DC-3) – 43-15257
Missing in action during Rhine crossing (operation "Varsity"), Germany.
26
Mar
Douglas C-47A-DL (DC-3) – 43-30650
Shot down by AA fire, 2 miles N of Weeze, Germany.
26
Mar
Douglas Dakota III (DC-3) – FZ649
The Dakota III, FZ649, took part in the Rhine crossing operation. FZ649 released its glider but was then hit in a fuel tank by flak. Th...
26
Mar
Curtiss C-46D-10-CU Commando – 44-77518
Crashed over Germany during Rhein crossing (operation "Varsity"). No further details.
26
Mar
Curtiss C-46D-10-CU Commando – 44-77525
Crashed over Germany during Rhein crossing (operation "Varsity"). No further details.
26
Mar
Douglas C-47A-45-DL (DC-3) – 42-24102
The aircraft was engaged in a paratroop drop mission to Wesel, Germany. The aircraft was seen to make a 180 degree turn from the format...
26
Mar
Curtiss C-46D-10-CU Commando – 44-77637
The Curtiss C-46D participated in Operation Varsity and dropped 22 paratroopers of the 513th Parachute Infantry Regiment at a drop zone...