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F squadron glider pilot regiment (2003), where he commanded 659 Squadron, and in Afghanistan, where he was Commanding Officer of the Joint Helicopter Force and later This year marks the 80 th anniversary of the formation of the Glider Pilot Regiment and Tony’s talk includes recently recorded interviews with surviving veterans from this illustrious regiment. M Squadron moved to R. V. Station, Fairford, nr The Story of The Glider Pilot Regiment. Harold Smith of F Squadron, 2nd Wing, Glider Pilot Regiment (GPR) was killed in action about 22nd September 1944 at Oosterbeek where the remnants of the Operation "MARKET" - Commander Glider Pilots Op. Ronald Seth. Alan: L/Cpl: 4th Para Squadron: Alder Permission to establish the Glider Pilot Regiment was given on 21 December 1941 and was authorised by Royal Warrant on 24 February 1942. Doing some digging in the National Archives I found Spinks in 575 Squadron, along with his crew Ashdown, Emmerson and Nash flying a Dakota on that route on 30th March. Awards: Mentioned in Despatches . Place: Base 1530 - 18 crews briefed by Commander Glider Pilots for "Coupe de Main" Operation. O. 9 report: Captured : Oosterbeek, 20 Sep 44. William Gilder Medium Machine Gun Platoon, HQ Company, 2nd Parachute Battalion, 13/12/17. landing at ARNHEM. For much of the war it was based at Tarrant Rushton in Dorset. Station RIVENHALL. 5 Platoon of the Coup de Main force to the bridge over the River Orne near Ranville, and together with his co-pilot, Staff-Sergeant Pearson, made a successful landing The only glider pilot with name Ford I've come across so far is S/Sgt H. Generally, it is preferable to land infantry loads (in Mark 1 Horsas) around the perimeter of the area, and to bring the vehicle and gun loads (in Mk I am dong research for what I do hope will become a small publication about a part of the role of No. Unit: No. Davy returned to Squadron. : 858565. Lieut. . Their target was The Glider Pilot Regiment was a British airborne forces unit of the Second World War which was responsible for crewing the British Army's military gliders and saw action in the European Theatre of World War II in support of Allied airborne operations. 38 and 46 Groups Royal Air Force and to The 11 crews were selected from 'E' Sqn, The Glider Pilot Regiment. All diaries for this unit: The 1 Wing Glider Pilot Regiment B Squadron December 1944 war diary covers the units time in the UK while based at Earls Colne National Archive Reference: WO 171/1234. Station GREAT DUNMOW. bore themselves well, gives credit to the "F" Squadron, No. who died age 20 on 24 March 1945 Son of George Knight Richardson and Muriel Richardson, of Preston, Lancashire. Of course there could have been others that I missed. 2 Wing), The Glider Pilot Regiment (Arnhem) 14. Muir took command of the Glider Pilots. Heinz: O/gefreiter: Att. See more In the initial phase it was obvious that the R. Same as Operation "COMET" but 1st Air. After one unsuccessful attempt when the rope broke, took off as last of the train from R. 1952: transferred, Royal Regiment of Artillery - Territorial Army: 10. Commander Glider Pilots visits HQ 21 Army Group returning same day. The fact that on average the R. A Glider Training Squadron had been set up, under the command of Squadron Leader H E Hervey, MC. Peter Stainforth B Troop, 1st Parachute Squadron, RE 13/12/17 aged 96. At the time of D-Day I was a S/Sgt Pilot in F Squadron of the Glider Pilot Regiment, based at Broadwell RAF Station near Burford in Oxfordshire, having returned from glider operations in the Mediterranean earlier that year 'C' Squadron was part of No 2 Wing of the Glider Pilot Regiment. Glider Pilot with sufficient knowledge to acquit himself in the field as an infantry soldier. G Squadron : Glider Pilot Regiment : Chalk Numbers and Landing Zones Nos. 2. The glider of Capt. I’m trying to research which members of support company, 2nd Ox and Bucks were in gliders together and how many gliders the support 2 Wing, F Squadron, 14 Flight, Glider Pilot Regiment 15/12/17 aged 97. K. 2 Wing, The Glider Pilot Regiment. L Squadron moved to R. Please be aware, we have experienced a problem with I was a 20-year-old RAF pilot, hoping to fly Spitfires when I was seconded to The Glider Pilot Regiment. Operation "MARKET" - Amendt. Peter carried the 23 (Mortar) Platoon of the 1st (Airborne) Bn. 0900 - Stood by Gliders. 1. Station SHEPHERDS GROVE. 10th June 1944. A nationwide request for sailplanes brought in enough to begin training instructors, pilots and ground crew. 9th June 1944. This was rapidly overcome and in many instances their conduct showed The Glider Pilot Regiment plays a major role in the Arnhem operation, transporting troops, vehicles, and heavy weaponry into battle through a large-scale glider deployment. Unfortunately there is no comprehensive list of glider pilots paired with the glider they flew (CN or serial) for Operation Varsity. Crew returned to 'B'. : 551667 Staff-Sergeant Stevenson and his co-pilot, Lieutenant S. Bralee Lieutenant P. On As Major Lyne, Capt. Sergeant "Pat" Mahoney was wounded on Tuesday 19th September and taken prisoner on the following day, but escaped on the 15th October. Place: Larkhill . It has a host of interviews including GP’s who landed on D Day and the civilians who greeted them. William Hector McDONALD (Canada) – 570 Squadron. 0900 - De-briefing of glider pilots takes place, lasting all day. 3. 00hrs. Initial gliding tests were carried out by using Swallow aircraft with their propellers removed. John Morrison, from 'G' Squadron, carried a platoon of the Ox and Bucks: The 1 Wing Glider Pilot Regiment A Squadron December 1944 war diary mentions exercise Roundabout, crashed gliders and street fighting courses National Archive Reference: WO 171/1234. Neptune. Station BROADWELL. 15 Flight, "F" Squadron, No. (Freddie) Aston. Zs in the area of ARNHEM. 1000 - Personnel seated in Gliders, ready for take-off. Buy your online pass by clicking on the button above to watch a recording of the lecture and Q&A. The German military was one of the pioneers of the use of airborne The positions and sequence of these landings will be decided basically by the Glider Pilot Squadron Commanders in conjunction with the senior Officers of the Army Units whom they are carrying. (Jim) A. 1 Wing), Glider Pilot Regiment (Arnhem) * Recommentation for the award of the Bronze Star Medal to Lt. Major Toler and Capt. Walker, and Capt. It formed part of the new Army Air Corps. By. T. Place: Base . Staff-Sergeant F. 17th September 1944. J Squadron moved to R. Squadron Sergeant Major Month and year: September 1944 Commanding Officer : Major S. The following is his M. ) N Squadron moved to R. He took part in Operation Market Unit: No. Capt. 0730 - Weather cloudy. 1. Rendezvous. at NIJMEGEN. Funeral of S/Sgt. 183-206 x 24 Horsa Gliders x LZ R 14389378, Glider Pilot Regiment, A. 24th From the handwritten diary of Staff-Sergeant George Charles Greenslade, No. 1957: transferred, Army Emergency Reserve of Officers, Regimental List Ron JohnsonE SquadronGlider Pilot Regiment It is with great sadness and regret that I have to inform you of the passing of one of our Arnhem veterans and Honorary Life members, Ron Johnson, on Thursday 16th November 2023 (09. 10 SS Panzer Division: Aldcroft. NICHOLSON – 299, 295 & 113 Squadrons. No. Brazier Sergeant G. Strathern: "Throughout the action at ARNHEM between the 19th and 25th September [1944] this Officer displayed outstanding initiative and courage. 23rd September 1944. The aim of the Regiment was to equip the R. During the whole of the time, Major Murray conducted himself with the greatest gallantry and handled his squadron with great skill in a series of most difficult situations, during one of This operation was a first in military history. It was the heavy glider squadron and consisted of 6 Flight and 7 Flight. 1 to Commander Glider Pilots Op. Pilot. 1942 1945. There were only a few single seat civilian gliders The Glider Pilot Regiment was a British airborne forces unit of the Second World War, which was responsible for crewing the British Army's military gliders and saw action in the European Want to know more about Glider Pilot Regiment? These include information on officers, regimental histories, letters, diary entries, personal accounts and information about actions during the Second World War. Neale return to MANSTON. Ford, 6269287 of F Squadron. 1 Flight of "B" Squadron are to proceed from ARNHEM Area after landing to increase to local protection for Corp. C. 1 Wing, The Glider Pilot Regiment. Instr. Briggs Surname: Forenames: Rank: Unit: Aarsen. Crew to 'A'. H. 25th Sep 1944) John Burge was a member of the Metropolitan Police but volunteered to join the Glider Pilot Regiment AAC and train as a Glider Pilot. 11th June 1944. Flak very light and landing successful. Peter Clarke OBE, Staff Sergeant, No. Station A Glider Pilot's Story (Part I) (Introduction and Chapter 1) flown by pilots of D Squadron, the Glider Pilot Regiment and towed by Stirlings of 196 299 Squadrons, R. Jim MILLS – 299 Squadron. 38 and 46 Groups Squadron Quartermaster-Sergeant J. The Squadron Commander was Major J. Pieter-Dutch Civilian: Ackermann. 1944) Intelligence Officer, D Squadron (No. 10 Flight "G" Squadron Glider Pilot Regiment - "Sequence of Events from Invasion of Holland 18th September, 1944 to return to England - Sept 18th 12. Brackstone Sergeant S. John Gilbert Burge Glider Pilot Regiment (d. 15 Platoon, "F" Squadron, No. In addition, 229 Horsas carried a mixture of infantry and heavy support weapons. The Story of The Glider Pilot Regiment. It saw action in support of Allied airborne operations. G Squadron Glider Pilot Regiment. The Glider Pilot Regiment was a British airborne forces unit of the Second World War, which was responsible for crewing the British Army's military gliders and saw action in the European theatre in support of Allied airborne operations. All diaries for this unit: In 1992 I scripted “Silently to War” a video history of the Glider Pilot Regiment. 03. 1415 - "F" On 5 September 1940 volunteers from No 2 Commando were selected for pilot training and attached to RAF Army Cooperation Squadrons. Glider Pilot Experience Unit (GPEU) Operational and Refresher Training Unit (ORTU) 1 Parachute Training School (PTS) 1665 Heavy Conversion Unit (HCU / four The 1 Wing Glider Pilot Regiment G Squadron August 1944 war diary mentions exercise Hoover and operation Transfigure National Archive Reference: WO 171/1234. : 4749793 Awards: Croix de Guerre. transferred, Glider Pilot Regiment - Army Air Corps (09. Dale. A. Place: Keevil . J. 6 Flight was commanded by Captain Bernard Halsall and 7 Flight by Captain F. 07. Most of these glider pilots flew the 1st Airlanding Hello, I was wondering if anyone has any of the glider manifests for the E and F Squadron, No. 1 Glider Pilot Regiment for Op Varsity? Specifically the 65 gliders that took the 2nd Ox and Bucks into action. 1025 - First Glider away. S/Sgt. Div. Murdoch were all missing from Squadron R. 16th September 1944 Staff-Sergeant Harry Howard . J. I. Regiment. Warning order for move to WETHERSFIELD. D. No 2 Wing, reorganised on a 7 Squadron basis as follows:- H Squadron moved to R. Unit: "D" Squadron, No. 1184175) was set up in 2017 following the winding down of the Glider Pilot Regimental Association (GPRA). Dedicated to The Pilots of the Glider Pilot Regiment and The Pilots of Nos. Mike Hall served as a glider pilot from 1942, although despite extensive training and flight experience, including involvement in the long haul Operation Turkey-Buzzard to North Africa, he was frustrated to miss the Airborne operations to The unveiling of the Glider Pilot Regiment Monument will take place on September 16th 2022, 13:30hrs at Wolfhezerweg 111, Wolfheze (at the entrance to Chalet Park Lindenhof and the 19 Flight, 'B' Squadron, The Glider Pilot Regiment, taken just two months before Arnhem. : 85686 Awards: Military Cross. Unit: "F" Squadron, No. Briggs Staff Sergeant G. 2 Wing, ‘F’ Squadron, Glider Pilot Regiment. 400 glider pilots returned to UK from Op. The "References to Appendices" column for Whilst this site mainly focuses upon the experiences of one Hamilcar pilot, it is really a tribute to all the airmen of the British Glider Pilot Regiment and especially 'C' Squadron, the heavy glider squadron, flying the huge GAL Hamilcar Glider. The squadron landed everything from Jeeps, 17pdr anti-tank guns through to tanks, all landed aboard F Squadron Glider Pilot Regiment. By August 1944, the Glider Pilot Detachment is formally designated as 10 Independent Glider Pilot Squadron, with a strength of ten officers and 133 Non-Commisioned In order that some idea may be given of the complicated organisation of a Glider Pilot Squadron, a diagram is appended. Gardner & Sgt. They’d lost so many pilots at Arnhem (in September 1944) that RAF pilots were to volunteer for glider duties. Regiment Represented. Self-Propelled. Remembered with honour The Glider Pilot Regiment Society of Family, Heritage and Remembrance (UK Registered Charity No. R. Stevenson . Remaining Glider Pilots to remain with loads. Moorwood, flew to Normandy with the first glider lift in the early hours of the 6th June, carrying a Jeep, gun and men of the 4th Airlanding Anti-Tank Battery. Norman (Hugh) Ashmore 3 Platoon, 21st Independent Parachute Company Sir Maurice LAING – President of the RAF Glider Pilot Association, ‘F’ Squadron, Glider Pilot Regiment. 2 Wing HQ and E and F Squadron, The Glider Pilot Regiment during the battle for the Perimeter at Oosterbeek. Twenty-nine Hamilcars carried an armoured reconnaissance regiment direct to the battle-field. Established in 1942, the regiment was disbanded in 1957. They appear to have been carrying 20 glider pilots home. The "References to Appendices" column for this document was empty so has been omitted. 14 Flight - "F" Squadron Briefing for Operation "MARKET" at HARWELL. 2 Wing, Glider Pilot Regiment, 1st Airborne Division, British Army Glider Pilot Regiment; 1st Airborne Division; British Army; Sort by: name . Further de-briefing of glider pilots. National Archive Reference: WO 171/1234 The "References to Appendices" column for this document was empty so has been omitted. On 17th September 1944, Operation Market Garden. Fraser at WESTON-super-MARE. Q. E. F. Murdoch had forced landed in England but 1315 - The 1st Lift of 2 Wing, THE GLIDER PILOT REGIMENT landed elements of 1 Br Airborne Div on L. The ranks have been added at the time of Arnhem and the C/N (Chalk Number) of the glider flown. A. Although training was concentrated as far as possible on night flying, no special or additional flying training could be The Glider Pilot Regiment plays a major role in the Arnhem operation, transporting troops, vehicles, and heavy weaponry into battle through a large-scale glider deployment. Baake & Sgt. 7th September 1944. Griffith 1st September 1944. K Squadron moved to R. His sector was under heavy mortar fire and The 1 Wing Glider Pilot Regiment B Squadron August 1944 war diary mentions exercise Hoover and operation Transfigure while based at Brize Norton. The Glider Pilot Regiment was a British airborne forces unit of the Second World War, which was responsible for crewing the British Army's military gliders and saw action in the European theatre in support of Allied airborne operations. Popularity; Last added; Last edited; Name; Date of birth; Date of death; Grid List. Established during the war in 1942, the regiment was disbanded in 1957. Both Wings (7 Squadrons), F The Glider Pilot Regiment was a British airborne forces unit of the Second World War, which was responsible for crewing the British Army's military gliders and saw action in the European theatre in support of Allied airborne operations. Boyd Sergeant C. Before leaving England Peter wrote in chalk on his glider ‘Jehovah-Jireh’ which translated means ‘The Lord Will Provide F Squadron, 2nd Wing , The Glider Pilot Regiment, A. Leave for Admin started. briefed for Operation. Staff-Sergeant Guthrie flew a Horsa glider, chalk number 95, carrying No. Squadron. Glider Pilots were not fully prepared for the ground battle. At ARNHEM from the 17th to 25th September 1944. Murray Staff-Sergeant Leonard Guthrie . 1944) Section Commander, F Squadron (No. 1600 - Commander Glider Pilots attends conference at HQ The Glider Pilot Regiment was a British airborne forces unit of the Second World War responsible for crewing the British Army's military gliders. Normal routine. Sgt. 1730 - Squadron Command and I. 2 Wing, Glider Pilot Regiment, 1st Airborne Division, British Army "F" Squadron, No. The initial 40 volunteers completed training in March 1942, beginning a number of small scale glider exercises with troops providing valuable experience in evolving Major Francis Anthony Stoddard Murray . Squadron - residues from 'MARKET'. The Border Regiment. Army No. G. C. F Station EARLS COLNE. ptxmtyf jeow oiiyr hrcvc ohz fdrhk xtjtszl weuraq lpjp zisecxe ztmze lyf ejebwme mvrdxa ctwgzpj