43-27378
Assigned to 94TCS, 439TCG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) re-supply mission to Bastogne. Being towed by C-47 ?? loaded with load of 135mm artillery shells 27-Dec-44. Released short of LZ, due to flak hits on tow aircraft. Glider also hit by flak, but landed on fire. Pilot F/O Pershing y Carlson evaded capture for five days before capture. 1 x POW. MACR 11183.
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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: 19093351 / T-001111
- Highest Rank: Flight Officer
- 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 mile Nth Bastogne, Belgium | 27 December 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) re-supply mission to Bastogne. Being towed by C-47 ?? loaded with load of 135mm artillery shells 27-Dec-44. Released short of LZ, due to flak hits on tow aircraft. Glider also hit by flak, but landed on fire. Pilot F/O Pershing y Carlson evaded capture for five days before capture. 1 x POW. MACR 11183. |
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Manufactured |
Minneapolis, MN, USA | Built at Northwestern. | |
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Delivered |
Duluth International Airport, 4701 Grinden Drive, Duluth, MN 55811, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Upottery, Honiton EX14, UK | Assigned to 94TCS, 439TCG, 9AF USAAF. |