Hamilcar's at Arnhem
Hello,
There were at least 28 Hamilcar gliders lost at Arnhem in September '44. Which Squadrons were used to tow these gliders ? Anyone have details of Chalk numbers and possible Serial number link to the Chalk numbers ? Losses according to the AB RAF Serial number books were - 16th September LA691 - lost enroute to Arnhem. 17th September HH931; 933; 958; 971. LA654; 672; 673; 674; 675; 676; 677; 679; 682; 688; 705; 706; 710; 711; 712; 714; 717; 718; 720; 721; 722; 724. 18th September LA680. Many thanks Alex |
Re: Hamilcar's at Arnhem
Alex,
There is quite a bit of info on the gliders and towing squadrons at Arnhem on these links, have you seen them? : https://arnhemjim.blogspot.com/2012/...on-market.html https://arnhemjim.blogspot.com/2011_09_01_archive.html |
Re: Hamilcar's at Arnhem
Thank yo,
No I had not seen these before. It helps with the Squadron's and chalk number too in the tables shown. Many thanks for your help Alex |
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On september 1944 Hamilcar Chalk 903 made a emergency landing at Bellem Belgium. The crew was Cpt Halsall Bernard and Sgt Lodge John. Ther were 7 man from the 2nd Airlanding Anti Tank Battery. Regards Alain57 |
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298 and 644 Sqns did the towing of Hamilcars as equipped with Halifax
17.09.44 298 Sqn 7 Hamilcars, 644 Sqn 6 Hamilcars = C/n 314-326 on LZ-Z 18.09.44 298 Sqn 8 Hamilcars, 644 Sqn 7 Hamilcars = C/n 901-915 on LZ-X 19.09.44 644 Sqn 1 Hamilcar = C/n 903 on LZ-X, a repeat or completion of an abortive sortie the previous day Martin |
Re: Hamilcar's at Arnhem
Hello Alex
Reference "16th September - LA691 - lost enroute to Arnhem." This has to be suspect as Market Garden didn't start until 17 September - although Alain hasn't put in a date perhaps this could be the answer to that loss, but on 18 September "On september 1944 Hamilcar Chalk 903 made a emergency landing at Bellem Belgium. The crew was Cpt Halsall Bernard and Sgt Lodge John. There were 7 man from the 2nd Airlanding Anti Tank Battery." - which then appears to be "19.09.44 644 Sqn 1 Hamilcar = C/n 903 on LZ-X, a repeat or completion of an abortive sortie the previous day" Cheers Allan |
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19/9/1944 No.644 Sqn. Halifax V LL328:9U-Y 12.15-15.30 Hamilcar - This combination as others met bad weather en-route. They crossed the Channel O.K. but the rope broke in bad visibility and the Hamilcar landed safely near Ghent. P/O Blake R.T.B. safely. J25281 P/O (Pilot) Vincent James BLAKE RCAF (later DFC) No.644 Sqn ORB (F.541) Record of Events - Sept. 1944 - AIR 27/2159/12. Image 28 of 44. http://discovery.nationalarchives.go...ils/r/D8417640 and ... http://www.644squadron.org/resources...d/blake_vj.htm Col. |
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