Gildo Uliana - Non Battle Casualty Report - May 1945

Published on July 4, 2019
Gildo Uliana - Non Battle Casualty Report - May 1945

Gildo Uliana - Non Battle Casualty Report - May 1945. TSgt Gildo J. Uliana left on a Trolley Mission 7 May, 1945. Trolley missions were flown in early May 1945, the purpose being to provide all crew and ground personnel the opportunity to see the results of their contribution in the strategic air war against Germany. Many precautions were taken on these missions, and the most responsible and experienced pilots were chosen to fly. Despite such precautions, an accident occurred. All nineteen men aboard were killed, and only six of them were recovered, when the plane crashed into Engers Bridge on the Rhine River.


Gordon Thomas - Non Battle Casualty Report - May 1945

Published on July 4, 2019
Gordon Thomas - Non Battle Casualty Report - May 1945

Gordon Thomas - Non Battle Casualty Report - May 1945. SSgt Gordon H. Thomas left on a Trolley Mission 7 May, 1945. Trolley missions were flown in early May 1945, the purpose being to provide all crew and ground personnel the opportunity to see the results of their contribution in the strategic air war against Germany. Many precautions were taken on these missions, and the most responsible and experienced pilots were chosen to fly. Despite such precautions, an accident occurred. All nineteen men aboard were killed, and only six of them were recovered, when the plane crashed into Engers Bridge on the Rhine River.


Fredrick Selk - Non Battle Casualty Report - May 1945

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Fredrick Selk - Non Battle Casualty Report - May 1945

Fredrick Selk - Non Battle Casualty Report - May 1945. SSgt Fredrick W. Selk left on a Trolley Mission 7 May, 1945. Trolley missions were flown in early May 1945, the purpose being to provide all crew and ground personnel the opportunity to see the results of their contribution in the strategic air war against Germany. Many precautions were taken on these missions, and the most responsible and experienced pilots were chosen to fly. Despite such precautions, an accident occurred. All nineteen men aboard were killed, and only six of them were recovered, when the plane crashed into Engers Bridge on the Rhine River.


William Riser - Non Battle Casualty Report - May 1945

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William Riser - Non Battle Casualty Report - May 1945

William Riser - Non Battle Casualty Report - May 1945. Trolley missions were flown in early May 1945, the purpose being to provide all crew and ground personnel the opportunity to see the results of their contribution in the strategic air war against Germany. Many precautions were taken on these missions, and the most responsible and experienced pilots were chosen to fly. Despite such precautions, an accident occurred on May 7, 1945. All nineteen men aboard were killed, and only six of them were recovered, when the plane crashed into Engers Bridge on the Rhine River. Sgt. Risers remains were never recovered.


Ronald Maier - Non Battle Casualty Report - May 1945

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Ronald Maier - Non Battle Casualty Report - May 1945

Ronald Maier - Non Battle Casualty Report - May 1945. TSgt Ronald F. Maier left on a Trolley Mission 7 May, 1945. Trolley missions were flown in early May 1945, the purpose being to provide all crew and ground personnel the opportunity to see the results of their contribution in the strategic air war against Germany. Many precautions were taken on these missions, and the most responsible and experienced pilots were chosen to fly. Despite such precautions, an accident occurred. All nineteen men aboard were killed, and only six of them were recovered, when the plane crashed into Engers Bridge on the Rhine River.


John Kunkel - Non Battle Casualty Report - May 1945

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John Kunkel - Non Battle Casualty Report - May 1945

John Kunkel - Non Battle Casualty Report - May 1945. TSgt John Alvin Kunkel left on a Trolley Mission 7 May, 1945. Trolley missions were flown in early May 1945, the purpose being to provide all crew and ground personnel the opportunity to see the results of their contribution in the strategic air war against Germany. Many precautions were taken on these missions, and the most responsible and experienced pilots were chosen to fly. Despite such precautions, an accident occurred. All nineteen men aboard were killed, and only six of them were recovered, when the plane crashed into Engers Bridge on the Rhine River.


Thomas Evans - Non Battle Casualty Report - May 1945

Published on July 4, 2019
Thomas Evans - Non Battle Casualty Report - May 1945

Thomas Evans - Non Battle Casualty Report - May 1945. Sgt Thomas B. Evans left on a Trolley Mission 7 May, 1945. Trolley missions were flown in early May 1945, the purpose being to provide all crew and ground personnel the opportunity to see the results of their contribution in the strategic air war against Germany. Many precautions were taken on these missions, and the most responsible and experienced pilots were chosen to fly. Despite such precautions, an accident occurred. All nineteen men aboard were killed, and only six of them were recovered, when the plane crashed into Engers Bridge on the Rhine River.


William Emery - Non Battle Casualty Report - May 1945

Published on July 4, 2019
William Emery - Non Battle Casualty Report - May 1945

William Emery - Non Battle Casualty Report - May 1945. Corp William K. Emery left on a Trolley Mission 7 May, 1945. Trolley missions were flown in early May 1945, the purpose being to provide all crew and ground personnel the opportunity to see the results of their contribution in the strategic air war against Germany. Many precautions were taken on these missions, and the most responsible and experienced pilots were chosen to fly. Despite such precautions, an accident occurred. All nineteen men aboard were killed, and only six of them were recovered, when the plane crashed into Engers Bridge on the Rhine River.


Trolley Mission

This website analyzes extraordinary sightseeing tours of Germany at the end of the European War (Second World War). In May 1945, there were non-stop observation flights over Germany - subsequently referred to as “Trolley Missions”. During these low-level flights across Europe and Germany aerial photos were taken showing the bomb damages of German cities.