41-31746 Lorraine II
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FRE 4446
Al Rude and Ernie Davis of the 322nd Bomb Group, with their B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-31746) nicknamed "Lorraine II". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Photo inscribed "Their A/C". 131746, Al Rude & Ernie Davis.'
Roger Freeman Collection
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
Assigned to 450BS, 322BG, 9AF USAAF. Piloted by 1Lt Stanley George Rotkewicz.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 322nd Bomb Group 450th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 322nd Bomb Group 450th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12031932 / O-?
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Bomber pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Great Saling
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Other Combat damage |
27 August 1943 | Battle damaged tail after being hit by German 20mm cannon fire. | |
Manufactured |
Offutt AFB, NE, USA | Built at Martin. | |
Delivered |
Nebraska, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Andrewsfield Aviation Ltd, Saling Airfield Stebbing Great Dunmow Essex CM6 3TH, United Kingdom | Assigned to 450BS, 322BG, 9AF USAAF. |