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Assigned to HQ Sqn, 313TCG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) troop re-supply mission to Cherbourg peninsula 7-Jun-44; Crossing coast into France hit by flak in port engine, carried onto DZ, dropping supplies, coming off the DZ, hit in starboard engine and forced landed. Crew survived landing, A/C then caught fire and all but the tail was consumed by the fire. 5 x POW, 2 x RTD MACR 5657
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: Headquarters (313rd Troop Carrier Group)
- Service Numbers: 13056752 / O-800697
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: Headquarters (313rd Troop Carrier Group)
- Service Numbers: 32500822
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Radar operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: Headquarters (313rd Troop Carrier Group)
- Service Numbers: 12053986 / O-667541
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: Headquarters (313rd Troop Carrier Group)
- Service Numbers: 12056289
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: Headquarters (313rd Troop Carrier Group)
- Service Numbers: 13092608
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Crew chief
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Amfreville, France | 7 June 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) troop re-supply mission to Cherbourg peninsula 7-Jun-44; Crossing coast into France hit by flak in port engine, carried onto DZ, dropping supplies, coming off the DZ, hit in starboard engine and forced landed. MACR 5657 |
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Assigned |
Folkingham, UK | Assigned to HQ Sqn, 313TCG, 9AF USAAF. |
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Sources
MACR 5657 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database