41-31577 Elmer
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UPL 34002
"Another German communications target shattered in the Po Valley and these twin-engined Martin B-26 Marauders of Maj. Gen. Cannon's Tactical Air Force cross Italy's rugged coastline on their way home. The Marauders twice cited for their bombing of the Rome and Florence rail yards, are applying the strangle operation to Italy's northern road and rail lines."
- B-26B 41-31577 'Elmer' and B-26C 41-34938 'Big Ass Bird' 438BS, 319BG, 12AF.
- B-26B 41-31577 'Elmer' and B-26C 41-34938 'Big Ass Bird' 438BS, 319BG, 12AF.
Assigned to 553BS, 386BG, 9AF USAAF.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Little Easton
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Assigned |
Great Dunmow, Dunmow CM6, UK | Assigned to 553BS, 386BG, 9AF USAAF. |