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USAAF 5th AF 374th TCG 6th TCS |
Aircraft History Built by Douglas. Constructors Number 6073. On November 30, 1942 delivered to the U. S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as C-47-DL Skytrain serial number 41-38678. Wartime History On January 6, 1943 this C-47 was one of ten that took off from Hamilton Field Piloted by 2nd Lt. Kenneth A. Young on a flight for Hickam Field. Departed on January 9, 1943 for Christmas Island. On January 10, 1943 to Canton Airfield. On January 11, 1943 to Nadi Airfield and departed on January 14, 1943 bound for Plaine Des Gaiacs Airfield and encountered a storm along the way. On January 15, 1943 departed Plaine Des Gaiacs Airfield before arriving at Amberley Field. Afterwards, maintenance was performed at Archerfield Airfield. In Australia, assigned to the 5th Air Force (5th AF), 347th Troop Carrier Group (347th TCG), 6th Troop Carrier Squadron (6th TCS). On January 17, 1943 departed for Townsville. On January 18, 1943 departed for 5 Mile Drome (Wards) near Port Moresby. A photograph taken during April 1943 shows this C-47 bound for Wau escorted by P-39 Airacobras from the 41st Fighter Squadron. Contribute
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