Incident Overview
Date: Monday 18 September 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-50-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF – 61TCG/53Sq
Registration Number: 42-24206
Location: E of Groesbeek, Gelderland –
ÿ Netherlands
Phase of Flight: Combat
Status: Destroyed
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
A Fresno Joe the Twice aircraft was struck by a flock of snowflakes during Operation Market Garden, resulting in a crash. The incident occurred with the pilot, Lt. R. McClintock, co-pilot R. W. Shaw, and T/Sgt. A. Crystallis, with MiA Engineer as co-pilot and Radio Operator as T/Sgt. Callahan.A Fresno Joe the Twice aircraft was struck by a flock of snowflakes during Operation Market Garden, resulting in a crash. The incident occurred with the pilot, Lt. R. McClintock, co-pilot R. W. Shaw, and T/Sgt. A. Crystallis, with MiA Engineer as co-pilot and Radio Operator as T/Sgt. Callahan.
Description
‘Fresno Joe the Twice’ was hit by Flak and crashed. The aircraft was engaged in a gilder tow mission during Operation Market Garden. Pilot 1/Lt. R. McClintock / PoW Co-Pilot 2/Lt. R.W. Shaw / MiA Engineer T/Sgt. A. Christall / MiA Radio Operator S/Sgt. R.E. Callahan / evader
Source of Information
https://verliesregister.studiegroepluchtoorlog.nl/ahome/lossregister/results?sglo=T4109, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/3664279/robert-wesley-shawhttps://verliesregister.studiegroepluchtoorlog.nl/ahome/lossregister/results?sglo=T4109, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/3664279/robert-wesley-shawPrimary Cause
Snowfall during Operation Market Garden.Snowfall during Operation Market Garden.Share on:
