Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 17 September 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-DK Skytrain (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF – 313TCG/49Sq
Registration Number: 42-92064
Location: Westerschelde estuary northeast of Breskens (Zeeland) –
ÿ Netherlands
Phase of Flight: Combat
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: C-47 aircraftC-47 aircraft
A C-47 aircraft, participating in Operation Market Garden, was struck by ground fire while returning to base after dropping 20 paratroopers. The aircraft experienced damage over Groesbeek, leading to the pilots’ ditched position. The Flak units claimed to have shot down the aircraft.A C-47 aircraft, participating in Operation Market Garden, was struck by ground fire while returning to base after dropping 20 paratroopers. The aircraft experienced damage over Groesbeek, leading to the pilots’ ditched position. The Flak units claimed to have shot down the aircraft.
Description
The C-47 operated on a paratrooper mission during Operation Market Garden. The airplane was heading home after dropping 20 paratroopers when it was likely hit by ground fire. ‘Stand By’ was damaged over Groesbeek and was claimed shot down by Flak units 3./- and 4./202 and 6./815. The pilots ditched the aircraft.
Source of Information
https://verliesregister.studiegroepluchtoorlog.nl/ahome/lossregister/results?sglo=T4051https://verliesregister.studiegroepluchtoorlog.nl/ahome/lossregister/results?sglo=T4051Primary Cause
Ground fire during a paratrooper mission.Ground fire during a paratrooper mission.Share on:
