43-34238 Erma
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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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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 95th Bomb Squadron 17th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 33103630 / O-714243
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 17th Bomb Group 95th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 36145780
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Gee operator
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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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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