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Supply drop for "Varsity" 1945

Discussion in 'NW Europe' started by alberk, Oct 11, 2020.

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  1. Mr Unicorn

    Mr Unicorn New Member

    I did learn that Campbell was quickly found by airborne troops. He was buried in Europe then repatriated to the US in Florence, Alabama. I have visited his grave. Sad experience for everyone involved. Lt. Beasley is still buried in Europe.
     
    Mr Unicorn, Feb 26, 2026
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  2. Cee

    Cee GO TO IT Patron

    Sad indeed,

    If Campbell was first man out that might explain why his body was found by the Airborne. The next two jumpers land in and by Rhine. Did the B-24 then swing back? Heslin claims he came down in "No Man's Land". If the aircraft kept on in the same direction it may have crashed in an area still under German control, although that would have quickly changed in the following days. Pure speculation, of course, at this point.

    Regards ...
     
    Last edited: Feb 26, 2026
    Cee, Feb 26, 2026
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