43-41439
Assigned to 93TCS, 439TCG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) re-supply to Bastogne released short of LZ due to flak pilot F/O Paul O Hower Prisoner of War (POW), 27-Dec-44 MACR 11187.
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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 93rd Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: 17058041 / T-60736
- Highest Rank: Flight Officer
- Role/Job: Glider pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Smeatharpe
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
1.5 miles Nth Bastogne, Belgium | 27 December 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) re-supply to Bastogne released short of LZ due to flak pilot F/O Paul O Hower Prisoner of War (POW), 27-Dec-44 MACR 11187. |
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Manufactured |
Greenville, MI 48838, USA | Built at Gibson Refrigerator. | |
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Delivered |
Wurtsmith Air Force Base (OSC), 3961 E Airport drive, Oscoda Twp, MI 48750, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Upottery, Honiton EX14 9PL, UK | Assigned to 93TCS, 439TCG, 9AF USAAF. |