There were approximately 6000 individuals who were trained as glider pilots during WWII for one-way missions into enemy territory. Sylvan Ralph Lucier was one of these brave men, and was killed in the line of duty during a training accident. This website collects his family's research on his life and death.

Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Sylvan Lucier in Advanced Glider Training


This is Sylvan Lucier in Advanced Glider Training in Dalhart, Texas.
It is possible the other pictures also were taken in Texas. However, they could also have come from Laurenburg/Maxton Airbase in North Carolina. All five pilot friends joined the 49th Squadron of the 313 TCG and went by ship to Africa. Later they all flew CG 4A gliders into Holland. However, four were still with the 49th, but Sylvan was then in the 36th SQ of the 316 TGC. All four must have returned safely home as I have not found their names on a Role of Honor.
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