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Glider Pilot Daughter

I would love to know what these pictures are and where they were taken. My Dad's flight records show he was AAF, Troop Carrier, 52nd Wing, 61st Group, 53rd Squadron.

 

Peggy

 

 

 

 

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They look like graduation photos, or perhaps pre-deployment photos, so most likely at Whiteman AFB, Missouri. It was established as Sedalia Glider Base in 1942.

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Hi Peggy, I believe Grant is correct in the top photo being a pre-deployment picture, the bottom one is clearly in England post D-day as can be seen by the invasion stripes on the wings and fuselage. I am inclined to believe the bottom photo is the Glider pilots and glider mechanics of the 53rd TCS.

Thanks for posting, hope this helps,

Mark

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Glider Pilot Daughter

Thank you for your responses.

 

I know that my Dad first graduated from Wickenberg AZ glider training and then did his advanced training at South Plains Army Flying School in Texas.

 

I am not familiar with the number of people that would be in groups and squadrons. Do these pictures seem to be the right number? What does TCS mean?

 

Peggy

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Peggy, there were usually about 20-25 Glider Pilots assigned to a squadron at any given time, so I would assume that this may be your father's squadron. TCS stands for Troop Carrier Squadron. Thanks again for posting the photos,

Mark

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