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DECEMBER 5, 1948  C-54 CRASH

C-54 Crashes after take off from RAF Station Fassberg ( APO - 147-A ) 3 Airman Killed.

1) Capt. Billy E. Phelps 2) 1st LT. Willis F. Hargis 3) Tsgt Lloyd G. Wells

If anyone has information regarding this crash ie. Tail Number and Troop Carrier Squadron Please email the Web Master with Information.

Tail Section ( Note - Open Cargo Door )	No. 4 Engine
Fuselage, Right Wing	Fuselage, Left Wing
( Left )Msgt "Woody" Underwood  ( Right ) Sgt. "Bud" Vaughn	Looking tword nose of Aircraft - No. 3 Engine in foregraound

Photos - Courtesy of  MSGT C.J. Vaughn ( USAF RET ) At the time - SGT 47th TC SQDN - 313 TC GROUP FASSBERG APO 147-A