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81st Troop Carrier Squadron,
436th Troop Carrier Group
Recently we have started researching and working towards portraying a C-47 air crew of the 81st Troop Carrier Squadron.
The 81st Troop Carrier Squadron flew in Operations Overlord, Dragoon, Market-Garden, and Varsity. The squadron also flew multiple supply missions throughout their time in Europe.
Be sure to check back for updates!
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|  | U5 was the Squadron Code of the 81st Troop Carrier Squadron.
It can been seen in photos of A Company, 517th PIR in Italy during preparations for Operation Dragoon.
https://www.517prct.org/photos/joe_broudy/joe_broudy.htm
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| U5 was the Squadron Code of the 81st Troop Carrier Squadron.
It can been seen in photos of A Company, 517th PIR in Italy during preparations for Operation Dragoon.
https://www.517prct.org/photos/joe_broudy/joe_broudy.htm
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|  | C-47s of the 81st Troop Carrier Squadron flying over Southern France during Operation Dragoon, August 1944. |
| An example of a C-47 Crew Chief in flight gear. Pictured here are the B-2 Flight Cap, B3 "Mae West" Life Vest, & ETO Jacket worn over HBT Coveralls & Wool Shirt/Trousers.
The Crew Chief was part of the average flight crew joining the pilot, co-pilot, & radio operator on the plane. He keep his crew's C-47 flight worthy. During airborne operations, he may assist the paratroopers exiting the plane as well as pushing out supply bundles. |  |
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