TWINWOOD AIRFIELD BEDFORDSHIRE. THE LAST FLIGHT OF MAJOR GLENN MILLER. 15 December. 1944


major glen miller noorduyn norseman c-64

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see Meteorological Office Archive report
for 15th December 1944

    NOORDUYN NORSEMAN C-64
    Country of origin: Canada
    Function: Transport
    1st Year: 1937
    Crew: 1
    Engines: 1 ( 600hp P&W R-1340-S3H1)
    Wing Span: 15.70m (51.48 ft)
    Length: 9.75m (31.98 ft)
    Height: 3.12m (10.23 ft)
    Wing Area: 30.19m2
    Maximum Weight: 3357kg
    Empty Weight: 2123kg
    Load: 9 seats

interpretation of boarding the last flight

Order issued Thursday 12th December. 1944.

To : Major Alton G.Millar, 0606271 G-1 Division, Supreme HQ
1. You will proceed by military aircraft (ATC) on or about 16 December 1944 from present station to SUPREME HQ, ARMY AG-TM G1, SUPREME HQ AEF, and on completion thereof return to present station.
2. Travel by military aircraft is directed. Baggage allowance to sixty five (65) pounds.
by command of General Eisenhower

Twinwood airfield. Sunday 15th December.
All flights grounded due to poor weather and visibilty. 1500 ft ceiling estimated. (see also Met Report)
Major Glenn Miller, Lieutenant Norman Don Haynes (bands manager), Lieutenant Colonel Norman F. Baesselle arrive at Twinwood airfield.
Miller and Baesselle board waiting Noorduyn UC-64A Norseman piloted by flight officer John R.S. Morgan.
Aircraft takes off at 1.55 pm. No radio contact received.