Donald J Van Horn
MilitaryShot down on 17 August 1944 in B-26 Marauder 43-34211
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![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 Image stamped on reverse: 'Not to be published.'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](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/max_650x650/public/freeman/media-380230.jpg?itok=-yDyz8gI)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
![A-26 Invaders of the 386th Bomb Group fly in formation during a mission. A-26 (RU-S, serial number 43-22366) is visible on the left. Printed caption on reverse: 'b-70171 AC- Formations of Douglas A-26s , attached to the 386th Bomb Group, enroute to bomb enemy installations somewhere in Germany on 20 April 1945. US Air Force Photo Detachment-5 Hq AAVS (mac).' Handwritten caption on revese: '554th Bomb Squadron, 386th Bomb Group.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/max_650x650/public/freeman/media-380185.jpg?itok=UjnR5lkE)
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 554th Bomb Squadron 386th Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 39281377
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Armorer / Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 554th Bomb Squadron 386th Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: O-808833
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 554th Bomb Squadron 386th Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: O-690320
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
- Unit: 386th Bomb Group
Places
![Aerial photograph of Great Dunmow airfield looking south, Easton Lodge is bottom left, 8 May 1948. Photograph taken by No. 58 Squadron, sortie number RAF/58/11. English Heritage (RAF Photography).](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/max_650x650/public/eh/eh-266.jpg?itok=ZXS1uuJc)
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Little Easton