THE NIGHT FRIGHT RESTORATION PROJECT
THE C-47
“Four other pieces of equipment that most senior officers came to regard as among the most vital to our success in Africa and Europe were the bulldozer, the jeep, the 2–ton truck, and the C-47 airplane. Curiously, none of these is designed for combat.”Dwight D. Eisenhower
ABOUT US
Welcome to the restoration of C-47 Skytrain 42-100521 formerly of the 79th Troop Carrier Squadron, 436th Troop Carrier Group that flew with the USAAF from Membury airfield (Station 466) during WW2. The aircraft christened “Night Fright” took part in all the Airborne missions in Europe during the war, dropping paratroopers, towing gliders, evacuating wounded and flying tons of much needed supplies to the front line.
Once completed, the aircraft will be a flying memorial to those men and women who served as part of Troop Carrier Command.
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Black Night Fright Polo Shirt
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D-DAY 80 PATCH
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Grey Night Fright T-Shirt
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Guy Martin’s D-Day Landing DVD
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Limited Edition Night Fright Key Ring
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