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On 23 September 1944, hit by flak on a glider-towing mission over Nijmegen. Eyewitnesses reported after being hit, the aircraft went into a steep vertical climb and cut their glider loose, before the crew lost control of the aircraft which crashed. Two members of the crew, unable to escape the aircraft were killed in action.
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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: 441st Troop Carrier Group 99th Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-2059927
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 441st Troop Carrier Group 99th Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-811516
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 441st Troop Carrier Group 99th Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: 14159844
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Engineer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 441st Troop Carrier Group 99th Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-740215
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 441st Troop Carrier Group 99th Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: 37556540
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Crashed |
Nijmegen | 23 September 1944 |