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Assigned to 94TCS, 436TCG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) re-supply mission to Bastogne. 27-Dec-44. Released short of LZ pilot 2nd Lt George S Freeman Prisoner of War (POW). MACR 11185.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 439th Troop Carrier Group 94th Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-1998165
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Glider pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Smeatharpe
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
1.5 miles Nth Bastogne, Belgium | 27 December 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) re-supply mission to Bastogne. 27-Dec-44. Released short of LZ pilot 2nd Lt George S Freeman POW. MACR 11185. |
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Manufactured |
Willow Grove, PA, USA | Built at G&A. | |
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Delivered |
Reading Regional Airport, 2501 Bernville Rd, Reading, PA 19605, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Upottery, Honiton EX14, UK | Assigned to 94TCS, 436TCG, 9AF USAAF. |