The Troop Carrier D Day Flights

A fully documented close look at how the Troop Carrier C 47s and gliders delivered airborne troops and their equipment and supplies to the continent of Europe on 6 June 1944.

Part 1

This is a Digest
Little Did We Know
Varying Views

The Order Of The Flights
Crossing The Coast of France

Part 2

A Fine Example
Another Subject--Scuttlebutt In General
The Briefing Orders
The Red Light Flashed
Saltby Field
All Experienced People Up Front
Colonel Stiles
Troop Carrier
Right On The Button
Flash Report
The Boyhood Dream
Two Planes Missing In Two Days
Back To The Aircraft
WACO CG 4A Combat Glide
Low Clouds And Fog
Back To England
Speed For Real
The Legend Of The DC-3 And C-47

Part 3

For The Record
Glossary
References
Conclusions    
Photo Gallery

Print Version

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Ambrose--Getting It Wrong

Thumbnail History of 1st Troop Carriers

314th TC Roll Of Honor

315th TC On D-Day

A USAAF Unit In England For D-Day

Blue On Blue--Friendly Fire!

82nd Airborne D-Day Debrief

Don van Rieken D-Day

Geroge "Pete" Buckley D-Day

Ninth AAF Troop Carriers Finest Hour

Mike Ingrisano D-Day

Operation Husky--Sicily Invasion 1943

Robert Callahan D-Day

Sal Mandarino D-Day

Escape With The Dutch Underground!

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