Homer R McClure
Military ROLL OF HONOURKilled in a flying incident on 26 January 1944 on his 30th mission, while piloting B-26 Marauder 41-31623 Hell's Belle on an aborted mission to France. McClure's aircraft froze in the icy conditions and crashed near Springhead Farm, Crowborough.
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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: 555th Bomb Squadron 386th Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: O-667544
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
- Nicknames: Hell's Belle
- Unit: 386th Bomb Group 555th Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Little Easton
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Died |
Springhead Farm, Crowborough | 26 January 1944 |
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Sources
9th Air Force Roll of Honor (IWM in liaison with Ninth Air Force veterans and group associations, American Battle Monuments Commission, and Buddies of the Ninth Association) / B-26 memorials guide