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Description	A U.S. Army Air Forces Douglas C-47 Skytrain aircraft bank for England after their CG-4A gliders have cut loose from their tow lines. The photo was taken during "Mission Elmira" (reinfocement of the U.S. 82nd Airborne Division) or "Mission Keokuck" (reinfocement of the U.S. 101st Airborne Division). Note the Airspeed Horsa gliders on the ground.
Date	6 June 1944
Source	National Museum of the U.S. Air Force photo 050606-F-1234P-034 from this page , image #3
Author	USAAF

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6 June 1944