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Dickson H. Spencer was my Great-Uncle.
Took part in Operation Eagle on 12 May 1944. After successfully completing the practice jump, the aircraft collided with C-47 42-108877 on the return journey. Crews reported a large explosion and a bright flash. All members of the crew were killed in the accident
Major James R Farris (Pilot)
Second Lieutenant Dickson H Spencer (Co-Pilot)
First Lieutenant Glenn R Still (Navigator)
Technical Sergeant John M Elliott (Crew Cheif)
Staff Sergeant Thadeus T Tomcheck (Radio Operator)
Lieutenant Colonel Burton R Fleet (Commanding Officer) riding as observer
Captain Floyd N Richert (Group Chaplain) riding as passenger
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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
- Type Category: Transport
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 316th Troop Carrier Group 36th Troop Carrier Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: co-pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: C-47 Skytrain
- Unit: 316th Troop Carrier Group 44th Troop Carrier Squadron
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Mid Air Collision |
12 May 1944 |