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Assigned to 94TCS, 439TCG, 9AF USAAF. Flew on resupply flight, ammo and supplies for 101st and 82nd airborne divisions, to Bastogne 27-Dec-44. Pilot F/O Clifton Kizer Prisoner of War (POW).
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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: 19092208 / T-128127
- Highest Rank: Flight Officer
- Role/Job: Glider pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Smeatharpe
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Bastogne, Belgium | 27 December 1944 | Flew on resupply flight, ammo and supplies for 101st and 82nd airborne divisions, to Bastogne 27-Dec-44. Pilot F/O Clifton Kizer POW. |
Manufactured |
Kingsford, MI 49802, USA | Built at Ford. | |
Delivered |
Wurtsmith Air Force Base (OSC), 3961 E Airport drive, Oscoda Twp, MI 48750, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Upottery, Honiton EX14, UK | Assigned to 94TCS, 439TCG, 9AF USAAF. |