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C47's In Formation
as part of a serial of aircraft heading for Holland on Sept 17, 1944
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508th Jumps Over Nijmegen
two jumpers are out (look closely at lower left for second man). Bulges
under center C-47 are probably para-packs yet to be released.
(Photo courtesy: Lt.. Jack French collection)
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Cloud of Chutes
was seen drifting to earth near Groesbeek on Sept 17 1944
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Covey of Canopies
dominates the sky over Nijmegen and surrounding communities. Perhaps
taken by a Dutch citizen, this photo was in the collection of Bill Giegold.
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Angels Falling... according to one Dutch eyewitness
The sky over fields near Nijmegen were festooned with chutes of the 508th
and other Airborne units as Dutch residents watched in awe.
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Hundreds of Chutes
are seen as the 82nd Airborne arrives in the Nijmegen area
(source: Time-Life Encyclopedia) |
 Sky Filled
With Chutes
The 508th P.I.R. jumps four miles SE of Nijmegen, Holland at 1330 hours, Sept.
17, 1944. courtesy:: National Archives |
 Welcome to Germany
off target jumper comes to ground near smoke stack in Wyler Germany, just
across the Dutch border after an errant C-47 released his stick away from the
intended DZ. Paratrooper may be Jose Cortez, Company A.
(Courtesy Capt. Rex Combs collection) |
