LH327
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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.
Airspeed Horsa glider LH327, assigned to 76th TCS, 435th TCG, 9AF USAAF. Take Off Accident Ground Loop Welford/Sta 474 Cat 5 damage, pilot F/O Wayne E Law, 30-Mar-44. SOC.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Welford Park
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Welford, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN6, UK | 30 March 1944 | Take Off Accident Ground Loop Welford/Sta 474 Cat 5 damage, pilot F/O Wayne E Law, 30-Mar-44. 76TCS 435TCG 9AF |
Other Struck Off Charge SOC |
Welford, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN6, UK | 1 April 1944 | Struck Off Charge |
Manufactured |
Walthamstow, London, UK | Built at Harris Lebus. | |
Assigned |
Welford, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN6, UK | Assigned to 76th TCS, 435th TCG, 9AF USAAF. |