42-79442
Assigned to 88TCS, 438TCG, 9AF USAAF. Under tow by C-47A 42-100756, broke through overcast and tow rope released prematurely, in manoeuvring cut wing tip off on adjacent A/C's tow rope. Lost control and span in 6 miles NW Bruges. 7 x Killed in Action (KIA) 19-Sep-44. MACR 15324.
Pilot Capt Robert E Brown, Cpl James J Szur, Cpl Carroll D Simmons, Pfc James J Szur, Pfc William A Sowell Jr, Pfc Earnest H Smith, Pfc Arthur A Hutchins.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 438th Troop Carrier Group 88th Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: 17018586 / O-369825
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Glider Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 438th Troop Carrier Group 88th Troop Carrier Squadron
- Highest Rank: Captain
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: C-47 Skytrain
- Nicknames: Honest to Betsy
- Unit: 438th Troop Carrier Group 88th Troop Carrier Squadron
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Bruges, Belgium | 19 September 1944 | Under tow by C-47A 42-100756, broke through overcast and tow rope released prematurely, in manoeuvring cut wing tip off on adjacent A/C's tow rope. Lost control and span in 6 miles NW Bruges. 7 x KIA 19-Sep-44. MACR 15324. |
Manufactured |
Willow Grove, PA, USA | Built at G&A, Willow Grove, PA. | |
Delivered |
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 8000 Essington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Greenham, Thatcham RG19 6HN, UK | Assigned to 88TCS, 438TCG, 9AF USAAF. |