Poix-en-Picardie
Airfield
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
Object Number - FRE 7061 - C-47 Skytrains of the 314th Troop Carrier Group, lined up in France. Image via Dave Benfield. Written on slide casing: '314 TCG, 24/3/45.'
Poix-en-Picardie was used by the 314th Troop Carrier Group from February and October 1945. From Poix, the 314th released gliders carrying troops and equipment to the Wesel area on 24 March 1945 when the Allies launched the airborne assault across the Rhine (known as Operation Varsity).
For detailed information:
http://www.forgottenairfields.com/france/picardy/somme/poix-en-picardie…
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 314th Troop Carrier Group
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 314th Troop Carrier Group
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 314th Troop Carrier Group
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Crew Chief
Revisions
Correspondence with local researcher Philippe Filassier.
Also: http://www.forgottenairfields.com/france/picardy/somme/poix-en-picardie…