HS-129

media-20348.jpeg UPL 20348 Airspeed AS51 Horsa glider - USAAF markings painted over the original RAF ones. Rear fuselage has been removed with the quick release bolts in order that the cargo could be removed - possibly an anti tank gun or a Willy's Jeep.

Object Number - UPL 20348 - Airspeed AS51 Horsa glider - USAAF markings painted over the original RAF ones. Rear fuselage has been removed with the quick release bolts in order...

Airspeed Horsa glider lost 7-Jun-44, 2 x crew POW, 8 x passenger [101st Airborne]. Tug C-47 43-15201.



Crew:

Pilot F/O Steve P Odahowski

Co Pilot F/O William Jew

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Units served with

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 434th Troop Carrier Group 71st Troop Carrier Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32089883 / T-000798
  • Highest Rank: Flight Officer
  • Role/Job: Co-pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 434th Troop Carrier Group 71st Troop Carrier Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 36395452 / T-001296
  • Highest Rank: Flight Officer
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Failed to Return (FTR)

France 7 June 1944 Lost 7-Jun-44, 2 x crew POW.

Manufactured

Christchurch, Dorset, UK Built by Airspeed.

Revisions

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Sources

MACR 6945 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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