UPL 45227

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B-26 41-17792 "NANA" crashed on 8 July, 1943 take-off for the Massicault, Tunisia mission. The pilot was Lt. Robert C. Burns, copilot Douglas Taylor was injured, one or more vertebra were broken or cracked. Taylor was confined to a body cast and returned to duty in September 1943. Taylor is the send from the left the remaining crew are not identified. Note: This photo was scanned in 2004 from 35mm negatives discovered the Taylor Family collection. Damage due from improper handling and storage.

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Units

B-26 Marauder (serial number 42-107783) nicknamed "Thumper II" of the 320th Bomb Group, 12th Air Force in flight.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Twelfth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Nana
  • Unit: 320th Bomb Group 444th Bomb Squadron

Revisions

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ContributorVaughn
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Sources

Taylor Family Collection