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82nd Airborne C-47 "Speckled Hen" used at D-Day

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  1. Bulldog1653

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    Hello all,

    I am brand new to this forum and am trying to get some information about some of the C-47 squadrons that were involved in operations Market Garden and the D-Day drops. My grandfather was a radioman on a C-47 that dropped the 82nd Airborne on D-Day. From what I know of it, they flew 5 missions that day.
    If anyone knows of the C-47 squadrons used or (to be more specific) of a C-47 nicknamed the "speckled hen", please let me know. Thanks in advance.
     
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    Otto GröFaZ Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    I edited your thread title to reflect the question a bit better. This will result in this thread getting better results in search engines. Even if someone can't answer you immediately, you may get responses in a few months or years time by someone researching at the same units. I can't guarantee results, but the new title will better your odds.

    Good luck in your research.
     
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