LJ161

media-20348.jpeg UPL 20348 Airspeed AS51 Horsa glider - USAAF markings painted over the original RAF ones. Rear fuselage has been removed with the quick release bolts in order that the cargo could be removed - possibly an anti tank gun or a Willy's Jeep.

Object Number - UPL 20348 - Airspeed AS51 Horsa glider - USAAF markings painted over the original RAF ones. Rear fuselage has been removed with the quick release bolts in order...

Airspeed Horsa glider. Assigned to 83rd Troop Carrier Squadron, 437th Troop Carrier Group, 9th Air Force. A/C lost 6-Jun-44, last seen Blosville, France under heavy machine gun fire en route to LZ. 2 x crew, 2 x passengers [82nd Airborne] [Cargo on board 1 x Jeep, 1 57mm gun].

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People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (53rd Troop Carrier Wing)
  • Service Numbers: O-383175
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 437th Troop Carrier Group 83rd Troop Carrier Squadron
  • Service Numbers: T-121462
  • Highest Rank: Flight Officer
  • Role/Job: Glider pilot

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Event Location Date Description

Crashed

50480 Blosville, France 6 June 1944 A/C lost 6-Jun-44, last seen Blosville France.

Manufactured

Christchurch, Dorset, UK Built at Airspeed.

Assigned

Greenham Common Assigned to 83rd Troop Carrier Squadron, 437th Troop Carrier Group, 9th Air Force.

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Sources

MACR 6473 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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