DC 3 Crash during WWII with lots of gold aboard between Denver and El Paso

[ruggertug]

Has anyone heard this story about a DC 3 that took off from Denver bound for Mexico to deliver gold to the Mexicans to keep them neutral during WWii. The plane left Denver and was never heard from after take off..... If you have any information about this it would be appreciated.

 

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[Dan NM]

Old thread....But interested in the DC3 story, if you are (ruggertug) still around possibly some details...or maybe someone else...

I do know of a crash site in southwest Colorado - what's left of the plane is still there - high mountains...

Thanks

 

[ruggertug]

This story came from an old "treasure stories of Colorado" book written in the 50's...have not been able to authenticate the story

 

[Dan NM]

Thanks...I'll have to look into the story....the wreckage was there just wasn't able to put a story behind it....

Large plane from the time frame, just not quite in the 'path' of Denver to El Paso - Southwestern Colorado

Plus I know the wreckage has been gone through at least a few times over the years...

Should be under snow real soon, if not already....