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On 14 May 1943 on first B-26 combat mission with the 8th, B-26B-4-MA was assigned a target at Ijmuiden, Holland. On the return, the A/C spun and crashed at Rougham, Suffolk. Pilot John J. Howell died, but the 5 crew members successfully bailed out.
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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
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 322nd Bomb Group 452nd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 322nd Bomb Group 452nd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 322nd Bomb Group 452nd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator; Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 322nd Bomb Group 452nd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 322nd Bomb Group 452nd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator; Bombardier
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed |
14 May 1943 |
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Sources
https://www.asisbiz.com/il2/B-26-Marauder/1941017988.html;
Losses of the 8th & 9th AFs Vol. I p. 121 by Bishop and Hey