42-79442

Assigned to 88TCS, 438TCG, 9AF USAAF. Under tow by C-47A 42-100756, broke through overcast and tow rope released prematurely, in manoeuvring cut wing tip off on adjacent A/C's tow rope. Lost control and span in 6 miles NW Bruges. 7 x Killed in Action (KIA) 19-Sep-44. MACR 15324.



Pilot Capt Robert E Brown, Cpl James J Szur, Cpl Carroll D Simmons, Pfc James J Szur, Pfc William A Sowell Jr, Pfc Earnest H Smith, Pfc Arthur A Hutchins.

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Units served with

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 438th Troop Carrier Group 88th Troop Carrier Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 17018586 / O-369825
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Glider Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 438th Troop Carrier Group 88th Troop Carrier Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Captain

Places

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: C-47 Skytrain
  • Nicknames: Honest to Betsy
  • Unit: 438th Troop Carrier Group 88th Troop Carrier Squadron

Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Failed to Return (FTR)

Bruges, Belgium 19 September 1944 Under tow by C-47A 42-100756, broke through overcast and tow rope released prematurely, in manoeuvring cut wing tip off on adjacent A/C's tow rope. Lost control and span in 6 miles NW Bruges. 7 x KIA 19-Sep-44. MACR 15324.

Manufactured

Willow Grove, PA, USA Built at G&A, Willow Grove, PA.

Delivered

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 8000 Essington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA Delivered to USAAF.

Assigned

Greenham, Thatcham RG19 6HN, UK Assigned to 88TCS, 438TCG, 9AF USAAF.

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Sources

MACR 15324 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database