43-34238 Erma

media-26311.jpeg UPL 26311 B-26 Marauder #73, 43-34238 Erma of the 17th Bomb Group, 12th Air Force.

Object Number - UPL 26311 - B-26 Marauder #73, 43-34238 Erma of the 17th Bomb Group, 12th Air Force.

Assigned to 438BS, 319BG, 12AF Nov 44 transferred on their conversion to B25's to 95BS, 17BG, 12AF. Failed to Return (FTR) Neckarelz Railroad Bridge, Germany shot down by Bf109, crashed near Achern. Six chutes seen. 1 x POW, 6 x KIA. 23-Dec-44 MACR 11590.



Crew: Pilot 2Lt Lane E Spence [KY], Copilot 2Lt George E Williams POW [PA], Bomb 2Lt John R Steward [TX], Gee operator Sgt Peter J Yanko [PA], Eng Cpl Joseph A Renaldi [IL], Tail Sgt Joe N Armstrong [TN]; Photographer Sgt Johnny C Gault [LA].

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Units served with

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Twelfth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 95th Bomb Squadron 17th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 34880417
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
  • Role/Job: Armourer / gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 17th Bomb Group 95th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 06383756
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
  • Role/Job: Photographer
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 17th Bomb Group 95th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 36750259
  • Highest Rank: Corporal (RAF)
  • Role/Job: Flight Engineer
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 95th Bomb Squadron 17th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 15119531 / O-705154
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bomber pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 17th Bomb Group 95th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 18183319 / O-723836
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Events

Event Location Date Description

Assigned

21000 Dijon, France 21 November 1944 Transferred to 95BS, 17BG, 12AF.

Crashed

Achern, Germany 23 December 1944 Failed to Return (FTR) Neckarelz Railroad Bridge, Germany shot down by Bf109, crashed near Achern. Six chutes seen. 1 x POW, 6 x KIA. 23-Dec-44 MACR 11590.

Manufactured

Offutt AFB, NE, USA Built at Martin.

Delivered

Nebraska, USA Delivered to USAAF.

Assigned

Serraggia, 20100 Sartène, France Assigned to 438BS, 319BG, 12AF.

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