Buffalo & Western New York Vets Who Served in the
United States Air Force





Franklyn G. Rau, Jr.
Cheektowaga, NY

Aircraft Mechanic

328th Troop Carrier Squadron
512th Troop Carrier Group/Wing
Niagara Falls Municipal Airport


Franklyn Rau served as a mechanic in the USAF Reserve, maintaining C-47s and C-119s
with the 328th TCS, 512th TCG/TCW at Niagara Falls Airport, NY from 1956 to 1962.


Frank undoubtedly turned some wrenches on this bird, C-119G 51-8096 of the 328th TCS,
photographed during the base open house at Niagara Falls Airport on May 21st, 1960.


CANAV Books Blog - Larry Milberry photo






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