Operation Cadillac Panel
Details:
On the south side of the road.
Marker
A rectangular green panel supported by two metal poles. The inscription is written in French.
On the 14th of July 1944, a massive parachute drop of arms and supplies was organized for the Resistance (supported by the OSS) in three regions of France under the mission title Operation Cadillac.
Source of photos: Régis Biaux / www.aerosteles.net
Monument Text:
Ici le 14 juillet 1944,
étaient parachutés en plein jour,
par 36 Forteresses américaines
416 containers d'armes
(Opération Cadillac).
English translation:
Here on July 14, 1944,
were dropped in broad daylight,
by 36 American Fortresses
416 containers of weapons
(Operation Cadillac).
Commemorates:
Units:
100th Bomber Group
385th Bomber Group
388th Bombardment Group (Heavy)
390th Bomber Group
452nd Bombardment Group, Heavy
94th Bomber Group, Heavy
95th Bomb Group (Heavy)
96th Bomber Group
French Resistance
Office of Strategic Services (OSS)
OSS
Resistance
US Army Air Corps
Wars:
WWII
Battles:
Operation Cadillac
Operation Carpetbagger
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