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    War Diary: 1 Wing Glider Pilot Regiment - G Squadron

    Month and year: October 1944

    During October 1944 G Squadron, 1 Wing Glider Pilot Regiment are on 14 day leave after operation Market, they then move from Fairford to Great Dunmow

    National Archive Reference: WO 171/1234

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    PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and Information
    Fairford1-15Squadron on 14 days leave after operation "MARKET".
    Fairford16-17Preparation for move to Great Dunmow
    Fairford18Road party and one glider moved to Great Dunmow
    Fairford19-21Main party move to Great Dunmow postponed owing to weather.
    Fairford22Main party moved to Great Dunmow by air.
    Great Dunmow23Reorganisation after move
    Great Dunmow2430 crews briefed for exercise "ESSEX".
    Great Dunmow25Normal Routine( Exercise "Essex" postponed 24 hrs). Rear party arrived from Fairford.
    Great Dunmow26Normal Routine( Exercise "Essex" postponed 24 hrs.)
    Great Dunmow27Normal Routine( exercise "Essex" postponed 24 hrs.)
    Great Dunmow28Normal Routine( Exercise "Essex postponed 24 hrs. )
    Great Dunmow29exercise "Essex" took place. Station unable to participate owing to weather.
    Great Dunmow30Normal Routine, including flying training.
    Great Dunmow31Normal Routine, including flying training.

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