438th Troop Carrier Group
9th Air Force
While approaching Wesel, Germany during 'Operation Varsity' on March 24, 1945, Sundby's C-47 was shot down by German Flak and crashed in a field, killing all four crew members.
Crew:
1st Lt: Donald P. Sundby
2nd Lt: Paul Irwin Fort
T/Sgt: James E. King
S/Sgt: George F. Paul
438th Troop Carrier Group
9th Air Force
While approaching Wesel, Germany during 'Operation Varsity' on March 24, 1945, Sundby's C-47 was shot down by German Flak and crashed in a field, killing all four crew members.
Crew:
1st Lt: Donald P. Sundby
2nd Lt: Paul Irwin Fort
T/Sgt: James E. King
S/Sgt: George F. Paul
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