Hi JJS, No need to thank me it's I that should be thanking you for the photo... I have lets just say a good few Arnhem Veteran photos and you have added another one of Jim... Cheers Tom
All I can add is that he was 2nd pilot to a SSgt P Waring who survived Arnhem. His tug came from 298 Sqn, the tug pilot was Sqn Ldr Stark. His load comprised 4 troops and 44 350 lb panniers. His was one of four gliders to land on LZ P for 53 Lt Regt RA.
MAF Archivist If you are posting about Jim Sharrock then I am extremely confused by your source of information. From the 298 Squadron Records at the National Archives the Glider Raid report in the ORB shows that Jim and S/Sgt Waring were in a Hamilcar (Chalk 320) which landed safely on LZ Z. They were towed by a Halifax piloted by Squadron Leader Imber and their load was a 17 pounder gun. From your username do you represent the Museum of Army Flying (MAF) at Middle Wallop? If so I would be very interested to hear if they hold any additional information about this person. John
MAF Archivist If you are posting about Jim Sharrock then I am extremely confused by your source of information. From the 298 Squadron Records at the National Archives the Glider Raid report in the ORB shows that Jim and S/Sgt Waring were in a Hamilcar (Chalk 320) which landed safely on LZ Z. They were towed by a Halifax piloted by Squadron Leader Imber and their load was a 17 pounder gun. From your username do you represent the Museum of Army Flying (MAF) at Middle Wallop? If so I would be very interested to hear if they hold any additional information about this person. John Thank you for this Horsapassenger, I was very confused and mightily relived to see your response. A bit late I know, but Happy New Year to all. Regards, JJS.
All I can add is that he was 2nd pilot to a SSgt P Waring who survived Arnhem. His tug came from 298 Sqn, the tug pilot was Sqn Ldr Stark. His load comprised 4 troops and 44 350 lb panniers. His was one of four gliders to land on LZ P for 53 Lt Regt RA. 53rd ( Worcestershire Yeomanry ) Airlanding Light Regiment RA were 6th Airborne Division. Your information is in part correct for Operation Varsity.