439th Troop Carrier Group
Group
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
Object Number - FRE 7071 - Two C-47 Skytrains of the 439th Troop Carrier Group fly over Debden in 1944. Image via Ed Ritchie. Written on slide casing: 'C47 Over Debden.'
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Unit stations
| Station | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
|
Based |
Balderton | 21 February 1944 - 26 April 1944 |
|
Based |
Upottery | 26 April 1944 - 8 September 1944 |
|
Based |
Juvincourt | 8 September 1944 - 28 September 1944 |
|
Based |
Lonray | 28 September 1944 - 4 November 1944 |
|
Based |
Chateaudun | 4 November 1944 - 8 May 1945 |
Encompassing
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Unit Hierarchy: Headquarters
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 439th Troop Carrier Group
- Highest Rank: Flight Officer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 439th Troop Carrier Group 91st Troop Carrier Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 439th Troop Carrier Group 94th Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: 33158113 / T-125079
- Highest Rank: Flight Officer
- Role/Job: Glider pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 439th Troop Carrier Group 91st Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: 36308204 / T-190790
- Highest Rank: Flight Officer
- Role/Job: Co-pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 439th Troop Carrier Group 60th Troop Carrier Group 94th Troop Carrier Squadron 12th Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-402363
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: C-47 Skytrain
- Nicknames: Jersey Bounce
- Unit: 439th Troop Carrier Group 94th Troop Carrier Squadron
- Aircraft Type: C-47 Skytrain
- Unit: 439th Troop Carrier Group 91st Troop Carrier Squadron
- Aircraft Type: C-47 Skytrain
- Unit: 439th Troop Carrier Group 91st Troop Carrier Squadron
- Aircraft Type: C-47 Skytrain
- Unit: 439th Troop Carrier Group 93rd Troop Carrier Squadron
- Aircraft Type: C-47 Skytrain
- Unit: 439th Troop Carrier Group 93rd Troop Carrier Squadron
Revisions
Stations added with details from:
- "Battle Colors Volume III - Insignia and Tactical Markings of the Ninth Air Force in World War Two' by Robert A. Watkins;
Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database / Units in the UK from ETOUSA Station List, as transcribed by Lt. Col. Philip Grinton (US Army, Retired) and extracted by IWM; air division data from L.D. Underwood, based on the 8th Air Force Strength Report of 6th August 1944, as published in 'The 8th Air Force Yearbook' by Lt. Col. John H Woolnough (1980)
