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Assigned 93TCS, 439TCG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) glider re-supply mission to Bastogne. 1 x POW. 27-Dec-44. MACR 11181.

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People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 439th Troop Carrier Group 93rd Troop Carrier Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 16034716 / T-128116
  • Highest Rank: Flight Officer
  • Role/Job: Glider pilot

Places

Aerial photograph of Upottery airfield looking west, the main runway runs vertically, barrack sites are to the bottom right of the airfield, 15 March 1944. Photograph taken by No. 541 Squadron, sortie number RAF/CT/91/541. English Heritage (RAF Photography).
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Smeatharpe

Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Morhet, 6640 Vaux-sur-Sûre, Belgium 27 December 1944 Failed to Return (FTR) glider re-supply mission to Bastogne. 1 x POW. MACR 11181.

Manufactured

Greenville, MI 48838, USA Built at Gibson Refridgerator.

Delivered

Wurtsmith Air Force Base (OSC), 3961 E Airport drive, Oscoda Twp, MI 48750, USA Delivered to USAAF.

Assigned

Upottery, Honiton EX14, UK Assigned 93TCS, 439TCG, 9AF USAAF.