43-47972
Assigned to 4th Path Finding Sqn, 9th Troop Carrier Path Finding Group, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) re-supply mission to Bastogne hit by ground small arms fire in starboard engine, which was feathered, subsequently the port engine was hit and began windmilling, pilot achieved controlled belly landing. 6 x POW [Pilot severely injured in landing]. 23-Dec-44 MACR 11026.
Crew: Pilot Capt Samuel W Suttle [IN], Co 1Lt James W Alwood [WA], Nav 1Lt Frank E Hayden [WA], C/C T/Sgt Steve Pisar [NJ], Asst C/C Cpl Joseph Motto [NY], Radio S/Sgt Ponze Tarantino [MA], Drop master Sgt Simone J Russo [NY].
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 315th Troop Carrier Group 34th Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15082455 / O-662196
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
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Crashed |
Sth of Assenois, Belgium | 23 December 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) re-supply mission to Bastogne hit by ground small arms fire in starboard engine, which was feathered, subsequently the port engine was hit and began windmilling, pilot achieved controlled belly landing. 6 x POW [Pilot severely injured in landing]. 23-Dec-44 MACR 11026. |
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Manufactured |
Long Beach, CA, USA | Built at Douglas. | |
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Delivered |
California, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Membury, Axminster EX13, UK | Assigned to 4th Path Finding Sqn, 9th Troop Carrier Path Finding Group, 9AF USAAF. |