ASN Aircraft accident Douglas C-47A-35-DL (DC-3) 42-23931 Riswickhof
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Date:Saturday 24 March 1945
Type:Silhouette image of generic DC3 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different
Douglas C-47A-35-DL (DC-3)
Operator:United States Army Air Force - USAAF
Registration: 42-23931
MSN: 9793
First flight: 1943
Crew:Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 4
Passengers:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Total:Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 4
Aircraft damage: Damaged beyond repair
Location:Riswickhof (   Germany)
Phase: En route (ENR)
Nature:Military
Departure airport:Wethersfield USAAF Station 170, United Kingdom
Destination airport:Wethersfield USAAF Station 170, United Kingdom
Narrative:
The aircraft was shot down during Rhein crossing (Operation Varsity). Paratroopers had just been dropped at drop zone "B" when the aircraft burst into flames after being hit.

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» MACR


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