C-47 (42-23638) Crash Site Memorial
Details:
Off the northern side of the D146 down a dirt path next to a metal fence.
A bench-like stone support bearing a grey plaque with an engraving commemorating the American aviators that died there.
Monument Text:
A la memoire des liberateurs Americains du 61 TC GP de la 82eme AB du 507eme RGT
C 47 No. 42 23 628
Tombes la nuit du 6 Juin 1944
07 06 99
English translation:
In memory of our American liberators from the 61st TCG and 507th PIR of the 82nd Airborne.
C-47 N 42 23628
Fallen on the night of June 6th 1944
06 07 99
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
14th Troop Carrier Squadron, 61st Troop Carrier Group
507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne
82nd Airborne Division
9th Troop Carrier Command
United States Air Force
Wars:
WWII
Battles:
Normandy Invasion
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