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'That's All Brother' On Display At Oshkosh

First C-47 To Fly Over Europe During D-Day Invasion

By Tom Patton

The Commemorative Air Force has always had a major presence at AirVenture, but this year, they have a very special airplane on the field.

"We discovered a very important artifact right here in Oshkosh's back yard," said Stephan Brown, president and CEO of the CAF, "which is this C-47 'That's all Brother'."

Brown said that a unique set of circumstances led to the airplane being in Boeing Plaza for AirVenture. The C-47 was set for conversion by an Oshkosh company for commercial use, but when it was learned that the serial number of the airplane matched that of the C-47 that led 800 other airplanes on D-Day, it was pulled out of the production line, and the CAF was given an opportunity to buy it.

The fundraising is continuing, Brown said. He told ANN's Jim Campbell that he does not have a timeline for the full restoration on the airplane, but for now, it can be seen in Boeing Plaza at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.

(Staff image)

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'That's All Brother' On Display At Oshkosh

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