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C-47 Crash in 1953 in France
good morning all
has anyone information on the crash of a USAF C-47 (C-47A-40-DL) in the Pyrenees mountains on 26/9/53 : MSN 42-24067 first flight 1943 Crashed near Prades, South West of France 4 killed https://aviation--safety-net.transla...r&_x_tr_pto=sc thanks Gilles |
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Re: C-47 Crash in 1953 in France
AAIR has that the C-47 was of the 7559th Maintenance Group, RAF Burtonwood. Name of pilot Leo Foreman.
Also Mantet mentioned as location on baaa-acro.com. Flew into mountain at 2.770 m. A Dutch newspaper reported that the C-47 was on its way from Burtonwood to Barcelona and was found on the slopes of Noelos mountain. Leendert Last edited by Leendert; 17th October 2023 at 12:14. |
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Re: C-47 Crash in 1953 in France
Found a little more in the Belgian 'Le Soir' newspaper of 29 Sep 1953. Here's talk of the Nyer region and that the C-47 hit the Pic de la Combeille mountain.
Civilians from the village of Olette had set up a search party. Aircraft exploded on impact and crew was found partially 'carbonisés'. Leendert |
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Re: C-47 Crash in 1953 in France
thanks to you, guys
Gilles |
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