41-31746 Lorraine II

Al Rude and Ernie Davis of the 322nd Bomb Group, with their B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-31746) nicknamed "Lorraine II". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Photo inscribed "Their A/C". 131746, Al Rude & Ernie Davis.' media-413162.jpg FRE 4446 Al Rude and Ernie Davis of the 322nd Bomb Group, with their B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-31746) nicknamed "Lorraine II". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Photo inscribed "Their A/C". 131746, Al Rude & Ernie Davis.' Roger Freeman Collection

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection

Object Number - FRE 4446 - Al Rude and Ernie Davis of the 322nd Bomb Group, with their B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-31746) nicknamed "Lorraine II". Handwritten caption on...

Assigned to 450BS, 322BG, 9AF USAAF. Piloted by 1Lt Stanley George Rotkewicz.

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Units served with

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 322nd Bomb Group 450th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 322nd Bomb Group 450th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 12031932 / O-?
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Bomber pilot

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Combat damage

27 August 1943 Battle damaged tail after being hit by German 20mm cannon fire.

Manufactured

Offutt AFB, NE, USA Built at Martin.

Delivered

Nebraska, USA Delivered to USAAF.

Assigned

Andrewsfield Aviation Ltd, Saling Airfield Stebbing Great Dunmow Essex CM6 3TH, United Kingdom Assigned to 450BS, 322BG, 9AF USAAF.

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