42-96210
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
Object Number - FRE 9624 - Two B-26 Marauders (5W-P, serial number 42-96210 in front) of the 587th Bomb Squadron, 394th Bomb Group fly in formation. Handwritten caption on...
Statement from MACR 6194: On 14 June 1944, on a mission over France, I was flying in number 4 position in flight in which Lt. Hartley was flying No. 2 position (42-96120). No. 2 ship was hit by heavy flak and burst into flames instantly, apparently a direct hit. No. 2 maintained position momentarily then peeled left and down directly between No. 1 and No. 4 ships nearly hitting No.4 on the way down. Bombs were salvoed from the ship slightly below flight and the ship continued losing altitude with pilot apparently trying to hold it level. He succeeded for some time but the ship finally dove into the ground and exploded. To my observations no one escaped from the plane.
[signed]
Allen S. Cook
TSgt 36158165, AC
587th Bomb Sq. (M), AAF
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
France | 14 June 1944 | MACR 6194 air craft loss report. |
Revisions
Statement from Missing Air Crew Report 6194, dated March 14, 1946.
MACR 6194 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database