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Assigned 94TCS, 439TCG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) glider re-supply mission to Bastogne. 1 x POW. 27-Dec-44. MACR 11182.
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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
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 439th Troop Carrier Group 94th Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16057079 / O-713071
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Glider pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Smeatharpe
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed |
3 miles SW Bastogne, Belgium | 27 December 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) glider re-supply mission to Bastogne. 1 x POW. 27-Dec-44. MACR 11182. |
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Manufactured |
Astoria, Queens, NY, USA | Built at General Aircraft Corp. | |
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Delivered |
LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Queens, NY 11371, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Upottery, Honiton EX14, UK | Assigned 94TCS, 439TCG, 9AF USAAF. |
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