A-26 Combat Evaluation Project Squadron

Squadron
media-48257.jpeg UPL 48257 A-26B-20-DL #41-39207 Code: AN-V
attached to the 416th BG for conversion training.
Originally part of the A-26 Combat Eval. Project Squadron

Object Number - UPL 48257 - A-26B-20-DL #41-39207 Code: AN-V attached to the 416th BG for conversion training. Originally part of the A-26 Combat Eval. Project Squadron

Eighteen crews were selected from the instructor crews at Barksdale Army Airfield to conduct ETO combat trials of the A-26 Invader. The crews were attached to, but not assigned to the 553rd BS of the 386th BG. While the host units provided logistical support command of the Project Squadron remained autonomous under Major Howard Burhanna. The aircraft wore the yellow tail band of the 386th BG and the squadron codes of the 553rd BS. Later the aircraft were used to convert other 9th AF units to the A-26.

Commanding Officers

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: Australian
  • Unit: A-26 Combat Evaluation Project Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-32081
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot - Squadron Commander

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Unit stations

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Based

Great Dunmow

Encompassing

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 Image stamped on reverse: 'Not to be published.'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
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Ninth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: Australian
  • Unit: A-26 Combat Evaluation Project Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-32081
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot - Squadron Commander

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: A-26 Invader
  • Unit: 416th Bomb Group 668th Bomb Squadron A-26 Combat Evaluation Project Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: A-26 Invader
  • Unit: 386th Bomb Group 416th Bomb Group 553rd Bomb Squadron 670th Bomb Squadron A-26 Combat Evaluation Project Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: A-26 Invader
  • Unit: 386th Bomb Group 416th Bomb Group 553rd Bomb Squadron A-26 Combat Evaluation Project Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: A-26 Invader
  • Unit: 386th Bomb Group 416th Bomb Group 553rd Bomb Squadron 670th Bomb Squadron A-26 Combat Evaluation Project Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: A-26 Invader
  • Unit: 386th Bomb Group 416th Bomb Group 553rd Bomb Squadron A-26 Combat Evaluation Project Squadron

Revisions

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Contributor466thHistorian
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"A-26 Invader Units of World War 2" - Jim Roeder
pages 17-18

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Contributor466thHistorian
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A-26 Invader Units of World War 2 - Jim Roeder, page 12 & 13

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