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Varsity: C47 crash with British paras

Discussion in 'NW Europe' started by alberk, Feb 2, 2021.

  1. Alex1975uk

    Alex1975uk Well-Known Member

     

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  2. Cee

    Cee GO TO IT Patron

    Here's a news clipping on Lawrie originally posted by brithm.

    Stirling Observer 9th October 1945.png

    I believe he was on the first 9 Para Dakota, CN 82, with Lt-Col. Crookenden who jumped first. Unfortunately his IWM interview skips over his Op Varsity experiences.

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  3. Cee

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    Off Topic ... ?

    A few pics of Napier Crookenden in Germany with amusing comments. From the personal photo album of Lt-Col. Geoffrey Pine-Coffin, 7 Para CO, as sent by grandson, Michael.

    Crookenden-1.jpeg Crookenden-2.jpeg

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