41-31852 Man O War
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FRE 2239
A bomber crew of the 386th Bomb Group with their B-26 Marauder (YA-B, serial number 41-31852) nicknamed "Man O War". Image stamped on reverse: 'Not to be published.' [stamp], 'Ministry of Information 19 Aug 1943.' [stamp] nand '279551.' [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 to deliver heavy blows against German Airports and industrial targets. Already the German Fighters which have attempted to intercept the Marauders, have felt the deadly sting of their concentrated fire power and many crews are credited with a couple of Jerries. Keystone Photo Shows: Left to Right: Lt Edward J Laube, Ill. Lt Robt I Owen, Nashville, Tenn, T Sgt Charles A Smith, Kelso, Wash, Lt James T Wilson, S Stafford, Vernon, St Sgt John L Holmstrom, Atlantic City St Sgt James Dugan Chicago, Ill with their plane credited with a couple of Jerries. US Pool/ F Keystone.'
Roger Freeman Collection
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
B-26 Marauder Serial 41-31852 was shot down on 25 April 1944 on a mission to Northern France. Pilot William C. Reynolds; Co-Pilot George R. Freeman; Bombardier/Navigator Bernard Tallerico; Radio Operator/Gunner Robert L. Kegg; Tail gunner Norman H. Hines : 5 Prisoners of War (POW). The Engineer/Gunner, William Thomas Bradley Jr was Killed In action (KIA). Crashed near Blosseville, 6km SE of Saint-Valéry-en-Caux, France – Missing Air Crew Report - MACR 4133.
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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
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 386th Bomb Group 555th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 32022275 at enlistment, then O-743917
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator/Bombardier
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Little Easton
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Blosseville, France | 25 April 1944 | Shot down |