41-34763 Duchess of Barksdale
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FRE 1189
Two B-26 Marauders: (PN-A, serial number 41-31788) nicknamed "Truman Committee" and (PN-J, serial number 41-24763), of the 322nd Bomb Group fly above the clouds. Image via Jeremy C Scutts.
Roger Freeman Collection
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
Assigned to 449BS, 322BG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) Ste Andre de L'Eure fell behind formation and set upon by two Fw190's, after two coordinated attacks by both 190's crashed Quittebeuf. 6 x POW's. MACR 1046/1499.
Crew: Pilot F/O William E Mildren, Co F/O Ernest O Grubb, B/N 2Lt Stanley S Bolesta, Radio S/Sgt William K Lahm, Eng T/Sgt Kenneth M Rimer, Gunner S/Sgt Henry T Cunningham.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Great Saling
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
27110 Quittebeuf, France | 3 November 1943 | Failed to Return (FTR) shot down by E/A's crashed Quittebeuf. 6 x POW MACR 1046/1499. |
Assigned |
Andrewsfield Aviation Ltd, Saling Airfield Stebbing Great Dunmow Essex CM6 3TH, United Kingdom | Assigned to 449BS, 322BG, 9AF USAAF. | |
Manufactured |
Middle River, MD, USA | Built at Martins. |