Oshkosh 2018 | C-47 Skytrain Tico Belle At 2300 on 5 Jun 1944, “Tico Belle” was ready at Station 469, Ramsbury RAF, as members of the 82nd Airbourne Division boarded. It marked the very beginning of D-Day. At 0400 on 6 Jun 1944 under heavy anti-aircraft fire, she dropped paratroopers from the 82nd near St. Mere-Eglise. After a distinguished flying career, “Tico Belle” was restored and made the trip to Oshkosh this year. Learn more about “Tico Belle”! See Oshkosh 2018 | a 7 Image Story for more about 2018 Air Adventure.
