Robert S McKnight
MilitaryAssigned to 79TCS, 436TCG, 9AF USAAF. Flew on D-day missions, also on Op Varsity [Rhine crossing].
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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
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: C-47 Skytrain
- Nicknames: Night Fright
- Unit: 436th Troop Carrier Group 79th Troop Carrier Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Based |
Bottesford | Assigned to 79TCS, 436TCG, 9AF USAAF. Initially at Bottesford, later at Membury. |