LJ132

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 LJ132, assigned to 90th TCS, 438th TCG, 9AF USAAF. Crashed 1/2mile W of Newbury/Sta 486. Structural failure, port elevator tore loose from the horizontal stabilizer, pilot 2Lt A C Buckner and copilot 2Lt H R Croke Died non Battle (DNB) 12-Dec-44. 31 x passengers of the 17th airborne division also killed in crash.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 438th Troop Carrier Group 90th Troop Carrier Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 19071635 / T121824 / O-1996216
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Glider pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 438th Troop Carrier Group 90th Troop Carrier Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 18052183 / T121832 / O-1996232
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-pilot

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Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Newbury, West Berkshire, UK 12 December 1944 Crashed structural failure 1/2mile W of Newbury/Sta 486 Cat 4 damage, pilot Lt Alfred C Buckner KIA, 12-Dec-44. 90TCS 438TCG 9AF

Manufactured

Christchurch, Dorset, UK Built at Airspeed.

Assigned

Greenham Rd, Newbury, West Berkshire RG14 7HX, UK Assigned to 90th TCS 438th TCG 9AF USAAF.

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