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UPL 33568
"One of the Marauders of the Tactical Air Force over Southern France on "D' Day. This Silver Martin B-26 Marauder bomber is seen headed home, with the smoke covered road bridge across the Rhone River at Arles in the background."
Assigned to 444BS, 320BG, 12AF USAAF. Shot down by AAA over Covigliano, Italy on 23-Aug-44. 1 x RTD. 6 x Killed in Action (KIA) MACR 7997.
Crew: Pilot Lt Wilbert L Weier, copilot F/O William H Hallenbeck, S/Sgt's Ray T Ivey and Hillary R Yavorosky, Sgt's Joseph B Betenjany and Walter E Kadel Jr 6 x KIA. S/Sgt Albert A Giuffre RTD.
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Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
50033 Covigliaio FI, Italy | 23 August 1944 | Shot down by AAA over Covigliano, Italy on 23-Aug-44. MACR 7997. |
Assigned |
09033 Decimomannu, Province of Cagliari, Italy | Assigned to 444BS, 320BG, 12AF USAAF. | |
Manufactured |
Offutt AFB, NE, USA | Built at Martin. | |
Delivered |
Offutt AFB, NE, USA | Delivered to USAAF. |