61st troop carrier group
 

Does anyone have an idea of the call signs used by the 61st TCG during market garden, I know they operated from RAF Barkston Heath????

Re: 61st troop carrier group
 

Hello Josh,
Details from "Support & Strike".
61st Troop Carrier Group.
Squadron Codes:
14th TCS = "31".
15th TCS = "Y9".
53rd TCS = "3A".
59th TCS = "X5".
On the 17th Sept 44 72 a/c left Barkston Heath carrying British Paratroops, the next day 123 CG-4 gliders were towed with reinforcements.
Were the Squadron codes were changed for this operation ? I think not, but it is possible i supose.
7 MACR's for the 18th - 1, C-47-6 CG-4A's.
2 MACR's for the 19th - 2, C-47's
1 MACR for the 23rd - 1, C-47

Details on Flag 3 and Aviation Archaeology website's.

Alex.