Glider Pilot lost during Operation Market Garden

Discussion in 'Airborne' started by JJS, Nov 24, 2011.

  1. TomTAS

    TomTAS Very Senior Member

    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
     
  2. MAF Archivist

    MAF Archivist Junior Member

    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.
     
  3. horsapassenger

    horsapassenger Senior Member

    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
     
  4. JJS

    JJS Senior Member

    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 :huh: and mightily relived to see your response. ;)

    A bit late I know, but Happy New Year to all.


    Regards,
    JJS.
     
  5. matchbox

    matchbox Junior Member

    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.
     

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