James Jose Hamblin

Military
media-41333.jpeg UPL 41333

Rutgers memorial pages Newark NJ

Object Number - UPL 41333

James Jose Hamblin was the pilot of C-47 IB-J 42-24077 of the 77th tcs, 435th troop carrier group.

The aircraft began its mission leaving Welford park airfield at appx 2230 05/06/1944 carrying 21 paratroopers of the 101st airborne div engaged on operation Albany heading for dropzone C, in Normandy.

Sadly at 0120hrs the plane was witnessed being shot down by fellow pilot Jesse Harrison.

There were no survivors.

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Jesse M Harrison

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 435th Troop Carrier Group 77th Troop Carrier Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-675587
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

42-24077

  • Aircraft Type: C-47 Skytrain
  • Unit: 434th Troop Carrier Group

Places

B-24 Liberators of the 467th Bomb Group lined up at Rackheath. B-24 (4z-E+, serial number 42-94910) is visible in the foreground. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Rackheath.'

Welford

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Welford Park

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Added a "-" to the A/C type in the "Summary biography" to aid clarity & consistency.

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Rutgers

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Rutgers memorial pages

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Rutgers memorial pages.

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James Jose Hamblin: Gallery (5 items)

Object number: UPL 41332 - Memorial plaque at crash site.

Object number: UPL 47741 - O-684531 JOSEPH E KOWALSKI