"D-Day C-47 Rescued in Bosnia" Topic
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| Wyatt the Odd | 16 Apr 2008 9:56 a.m. PST |
I just found this news story but it occurred in November of '07. A C-47 that participated in the D-Day airdrops at Merville and later at Market Garden was discovered at a Bosnian airfield and is being transported to the D-Day museum at Merville. link the Houston Chronicle article cited is here: link The "SNAFU Special" was repeatedly shot up during its service career only to be repaired and put back into service. Wyatt |
Micman  | 16 Apr 2008 10:15 a.m. PST |
Ah, those interesting bits of history. Thanks Wyatt |
| Klebert L Hall | 16 Apr 2008 11:40 a.m. PST |
Nice!
Always good to hear when they save one.
-Kle. |
| Tom Bryant | 16 Apr 2008 11:59 p.m. PST |
I agree with Kle. Well Done folks. Nice to see this lady getting the love and affection she deserrves for all her years of service and sacrifice. |
| Oddball | 17 Apr 2008 4:45 a.m. PST |
Good story. Merville battery is a good visit when in Normandy. The aircraft will go well with the bunkers and other displays there. |
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