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TRAINING: 17th AIRBONE GLIDER ORIENTATION
CRASH of DECEMBER 12, 1944
Related document, Statement by 2nd Lt James A COLIMORE

Researched by Patricia Overman

Page 1 document supporting the issues with the Horsa Glider in the December 12, 1944 Crash.
Page 1 document supporting the issues with the Horsa Glider in the December 12, 1944 Crash. _______________________________

Sources:

  1. Air Force Historical Research Agency, Maxwell AFB88th Troop Carrier Squadron Historical Diary, December 1944.
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Drawn by Dale Oliver for the National WWII Glider pilots Association Newsletter, Silent Wings.
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