Homer R McClure

Military ROLL OF HONOUR

Killed 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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Lieutenant James T. Wilson and Lieutenant Robert J. Owen of the 386th Bomb Group in the cockpit of their B-26 Marauder. Image stamped on reverse: 'Not to be published.' [stamp], 'Ministry of Information 19 Aug 1943.' [stamp] nand '279545.' [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

386th Bomb Group

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

People

Jeff L Pearson

  • 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

41-31623

  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Hell's Belle
  • Unit: 386th Bomb Group 555th Bomb Squadron

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Events

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Died

Springhead Farm, Crowborough 26 January 1944

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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