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Assigned to 91TCS, 439TCG, 9AF USAAF. Chalk #72 d-day mission, flown by Lt Padon. On re-supply mission to Grossbeck, Holland. Hit by flak in starboard wing tank shortly after crossing French coast, wing on fire, co-pilot baled out of A/C just as fire extinguished itself. 1 x POW, 4 x RTD. 19-Sep-44. MACR 11179.
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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
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 439th Troop Carrier Group 91st Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19137608
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 439th Troop Carrier Group 91st Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15076402 / O-684715
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 439th Troop Carrier Group 91st Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: 18213962
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Flight engineer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 439th Troop Carrier Group 91st Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: 14147327 / O-701030
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Smeatharpe
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Chalk #72 d-day mission |
Normandy, France | 6 June 1944 | Chalk #72 d-day mission, flown by Lt Padon. 101st Airborne. |
Other Returned to Base |
8 miles NE Bruges, Belgium | 19 September 1944 | On re-supply mission to Grossbeck, Holland. Hit by flak in starboard wing tank shortly after crossing French coast, wing on fire, co-pilot baled out of A/C just as fire extinguished itself. 1 x POW, 4 x RTD. 19-Sep-44. MACR 11179. |
Manufactured |
Long Beach, California, USA | Built at Douglas. | |
Delivered |
Beale AFB, CA, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Upottery, Honiton EX14, UK | Assigned to 91TCS, 439TCG, 9AF USAAF. |