Termonfeckin, County Louth, Ireland

Aircraft crash site

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Detailed History

Crash site of B-26, 41-34718, on 4th June 1943.



The aircraft made an emergency belly landing on the beach outside of the town.



Termonfeckin lies on the east coast of Ireland, between Dublin and Northern Ireland. There is not much detail as to the exact location of the crash.

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 454th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 454th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

The identification plate of a B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-34718) piloted by Grant A. Seeley that crashed near Drogheda in Ireland. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Aircraft ID plate from B-26 flown by Grant A. Seeley. Crashed at Drogheda, Eire.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Ridge Runner
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 454th Bomb Squadron

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