Charles M Morris

Military ROLL OF HONOUR

Killed in a flying incident on 26 January 1944 in B-26 Marauder Hell's Belle on an aborted mission to France. The aircraft froze in the icy conditions and crashed near Springhead Farm, Crowborough. 

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Units served with

Lieutenant James T. Wilson and Lieutenant Robert J. Owen of the 386th Bomb Group in the cockpit of their B-26 Marauder. Image stamped on reverse: 'Not to be published.' [stamp], 'Ministry of Information 19 Aug 1943.' [stamp] nand '279545.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'AT THE US MARAUDERS BASE. The B-26 Marauders, American super medium bombers are operating now from bases in Britain. This series of pictures shows various scenes at the airfield where the ground crew and the fliers work together

386th Bomb Group

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

Aircraft

41-31623

  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Hell's Belle
  • Unit: 386th Bomb Group 555th Bomb Squadron

Events

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Killed in action

Springhead Farm, Crowborough. 26 January 1944

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Sources

https://www.testerandjones.co.uk/post/memorial-to-remember-them

"Losses of the 8th & 9th Air Forces", Bishop & Hey

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9th Air Force Roll of Honor (IWM in liaison with Ninth Air Force veterans and group associations, American Battle Monuments Commission, and Buddies of the Ninth Association) / B-26 memorials guide