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Head-on view of a B-26C Marauder bomber in flight, 1944

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Caption     Head-on view of a B-26C Marauder bomber in flight, 1944 ww2dbase
Date  1944
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Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Air Force via Wikimedia Commons
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Identification Code   080306-F-3927A-035
 
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Added By David Stubblebine
Photo Size 840 x 623 pixels



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Visitor Submitted Comments

1. Jeff says:
14 Jan 2011 08:46:46 PM

The pilots did not like to fly early versions of this aircraft.Small wing area made for high landing and stall speeds.The wings were so small compared to contemporary aircraft it was commonly known as "The Baltimore whore" because it had no visible means of support!Later variants corrected this problem.
2. Commenter identity confirmed Bill says:
26 Nov 2014 07:33:05 PM

COST OF VICTORY:

Close up photo of a Martin B-26B-20-MA Marauder
s/n 41-31765 assigned to the 450th BS, 322nd BG,
9TH Air Force. Aircraft was written off in crash
August 12,1944, due to combat damage over France.

Pilots nursed crippled aircraft back to its base at Great Dunmow, Essex UK. Flak damage, and its electrical system generators, hydraulic system were shot out, landing gear was cranked down.

Pilot ordered enlisted crew members to bail out. While trying to land aircraft it skidded off the runway and crashed into control tower killing both pilots.

CREW OF FIGHTIN COCK: CODE (ER-X)

KIA 2nd Lt. John R. Walker - Pilot
KIA 2nd Lt. Bruce Taylor - Co Pilot
RTD S/Sgt. Ernest Pilot - Togglier
RTD Sgt. George E. Peterson - Engineer/Gunner
EUS Sgt. John B. Hill Radio - Operator/Gunner
RTD Sgt. Marvin E. Vogt - Tail Gunner

KIA - Killed in Action

RTD - Returned To Duty

EUS - Evacuated to U.S.

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