43-40145
Assigned to 88TCS, 438TCG, 9AF USAAF. Whilst landing in field in LZ, took small arms fire, no one emerged from glider. 3 x Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 6269.
Crew: pilot 1Lt Raymond E Darling, Co-pilot F/O William H Forbell Jr. 82nd airborne passenger Tec 4 William C Shelton.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 438th Troop Carrier Group 88th Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: 14093612 / O-673711
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 438th Troop Carrier Group 88th Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12040124 / T-1138
- Highest Rank: Flight Officer
- Role/Job: Co-pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
ecoqueneaville, france | 7 June 1944 | Whilst landing in field in LZ, took small arms fire, no one emerged from glider. 3 x Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 6269. |
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Manufactured |
Kingsford, MI 49802, USA | Built at Ford. | |
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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 |
Assigned to 88TCS, 438TCG, 9AF USAAF. |