Walter L Lile | American Air Museum

Walter L Lile

Military

Shot down on 17 August 1944 in B-26 Marauder 43-34211

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Units served with

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 Image stamped on reverse: 'Not to be published.'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

A-26 Invaders of the 386th Bomb Group fly in formation during a mission. A-26 (RU-S, serial number 43-22366) is visible on the left. Printed caption on reverse: 'b-70171 AC- Formations of Douglas A-26s , attached to the 386th Bomb Group, enroute to bomb enemy installations somewhere in Germany on 20 April 1945. US Air Force Photo Detachment-5 Hq AAVS (mac).' Handwritten caption on revese: '554th Bomb Squadron, 386th Bomb Group.'

554th Bomb Squadron

Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
Air Force: Ninth Air Force
Type Category: Bombardment

People

Jack W Carroll

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 554th Bomb Squadron 386th Bomb Group
Service Numbers: 39281377
Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
Role/Job: Armorer / Gunner

Lewellyn F Case

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 554th Bomb Squadron 386th Bomb Group
Service Numbers: 20918303
Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
Role/Job: Radio Operator

Joseph P Hauser

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 554th Bomb Squadron 386th Bomb Group
Service Numbers: O-808833
Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Malcolm S MacDonald

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 554th Bomb Squadron 386th Bomb Group
Service Numbers: O-690320
Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
Role/Job: Pilot

Donald J Van Horn

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 554th Bomb Squadron 386th Bomb Group
Service Numbers: O-762614
Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
Role/Job: Bombardier

Aircraft

43-34211

Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
Unit: 386th Bomb Group

Places

Aerial photograph of Great Dunmow airfield looking south, Easton Lodge is bottom left, 8 May 1948. Photograph taken by No. 58 Squadron, sortie number RAF/58/11. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

Great Dunmow

Site type: Airfield
Known as: Little Easton

Revisions

Date8 Dec 2022 15:47:42

ContributorEmily

Changes

Sources

Missing Air Crew Report 7787 via Fold 3 (£/$)