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570 Sqn 23/09/44 - a/c and Gliders ?
Hello,
From what I have found on line. On 23/09/44 some 14 a/c of 570 Squadron were tasked with resupplying troops at Arnhem. It turned out that four a/c were lost( EF298; LJ883; LJ991 and LK191 ). Two others were to make forced landings ( LJ622 and LJ996 ). Of the original 14, how many were used to tow Gliders this day ? As nothing seems to be noted as far as I can find. It would seem that if they did it would be Horsa Gliders they towed. What if anything is known of these Gliders on that day , serial numbers, fate , etc. AB's serial number books do not show any losses for this date, only 17,18,19 and 22nd are noted with serial numbers as "lost". Nothing for 23/09/44. So of the 14 Stirling's, if they were tug a/c then what of their 14(?) Gliders ? Were some lost when the four Stirling's went down - had the gliders already been released ? Or when the other two made forced landings, presumably their two Gliders had already been released. Or perhaps not all 14 were used as tugs ? Sorry if I drifted but hope my request is reasonably understandable. ![]() Basically seeking Stirling tug-Glider serial numbers links. Thanks Alex |
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