Re: C47 42-100936 and 2LT E.Mccandless photos wanted....

Discussion in 'US Units' started by Danny Burt, Jan 30, 2019.

  1. Danny Burt

    Danny Burt Active Member

    Hiya, I am trying to find a photo of a C47 that was part of the 98thTC, 440th, 9th AF in the UK in 1944. The serial number is: 42-100936 Also a photo of its pilot when it crashed in 1944, 2Lt Elmer H McCandless. I know it's a long shot but thought I would ask. Thanks Danny
     
  2. alieneyes

    alieneyes Senior Member

    Can't help with a photo of the aircraft.

    McCandless' fate was not too kind. On 12 January 1976, his furnace malfunctioned and he died, aged 53. His wife and one daughter survived.

    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73365893/elmer-h-mccandless

    Attached newsclipping is from the Dayton (Ohio) Daily News, 14 June 1944

    2nd Lt Elmer H. McCandless.png
     
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  3. Danny Burt

    Danny Burt Active Member

    Great, thanks for this info.
     

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