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 |
|---|---|---|
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Based |
Balderton | 21 February 1944 - 26 April 1944 |
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Based |
Upottery | 26 April 1944 - 8 September 1944 |
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Based |
Juvincourt | 8 September 1944 - 28 September 1944 |
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Lonray | 28 September 1944 - 4 November 1944 |
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Based |
Chateaudun | 4 November 1944 - 8 May 1945 |
Encompassing
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 439th Troop Carrier Group 94th Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: 17063841 / O-746384
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Co-pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 439th Troop Carrier Group 93rd Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15098236 / O-697894
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 439th Troop Carrier Group 91st Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35369890
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Flight engineer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 439th Troop Carrier Group 93rd Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15061487 / O-541641
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 439th Troop Carrier Group 94th Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12093119 / O-697905
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
Aircraft
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)
