Operation Varsity Low-Level Resupply

Title

Operation Varsity Low-Level Resupply

Description

One of three low-level missions flown by the 44th BG - of their 343 wartime missions.

Date

March 24, 1945

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Varsity Supply Chutes Dropping from 506 Squadron Formation
Note: Footage taken from Pellow's bomber

Operation Varsity Low Level Resupply 3/24/45 Chutes Dropping
Notes: Immediately after the troop carrier planes set the airborne troops down at Wesel, B-24s followed with a supply drop during the airborne operation across the Rhine.

4/24/45. 506 Squadron Bombers fly over Norfolk near Holkem Hall.
Down de Hatch, Clean Sweep, Big Headed Kid
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