The legendary life and career of Glen Miller(cont ◆ On december15,1944, Major miller took off in a single-engine plane from England to precede his band to France, never to be seen again. The army declared him officially dead a year later. ◆ The present glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring consistently sinceThe legendary life and career of Glen Miller(cont.)  On December 15, 1944, Major Miller took off in a single-engine plane from England to precede his band to France, never to be seen again. The army declared him officially dead a year later.  The present Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring consistently since