596th Bomb Squadron

Squadron
The burning wreck of a B-26 Marauder (X2-V, serial number 42-96093) of the 596th Bomb Squadron, 397th Bomb Group at Rivenhall, 28 July 1944. Offical caption on image: '(GAD-18-397-2)(28 July 44)(452-96093-B-26 B55).' Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-26B; 42-96093 (X2-V); 596BS/397BG, Rivenhall 28/7/44; (Image) Col. James Snow via K. Fisher.' media-457892.jpg FRE 9630 The burning wreck of a B-26 Marauder (X2-V, serial number 42-96093) of the 596th Bomb Squadron, 397th Bomb Group at Rivenhall, 28 July 1944. Official caption on image: '(GAD-18-397-2)(28 July 44)(452-96093-B-26 B55).' Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-26B; 42-96093 (X2-V); 596BS/397BG, Rivenhall 28/7/44; (Image) Col. James Snow via K. Fisher.'

The pilot was George W Parker. Co-Pilot was Steven Weatherby, who was under instruction. But positions may have actually been reversed for Pilot and Co-Pilot!? Roger Freeman Collection

Conversation with George W Parker.

Object Number - FRE 9630 - The burning wreck of a B-26 Marauder (X2-V, serial number 42-96093) of the 596th Bomb Squadron, 397th Bomb Group at Rivenhall, 28 July 1944. Official...

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Unit stations

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Rivenhall

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 397th Bomb Group 596th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-693635
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 397th Bomb Group 596th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 16187391
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
  • Role/Job: Armorer/Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 397th Bomb Group 596th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 38449367
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 397th Bomb Group 596th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 17030006 / O-731561
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bomber pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 397th Bomb Group 596th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 14102842 / O-805432
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Dee Feater
  • Unit: 397th Bomb Group 596th Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Unit: 397th Bomb Group 596th Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Bank Nite Betty
  • Unit: 397th Bomb Group 596th Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Uncle Bills Flak House
  • Unit: 397th Bomb Group 596th Bomb Squadron
  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Sharon Rozanne II / Taconite Express
  • Unit: 397th Bomb Group 596th Bomb Squadron 598th Bomb Squadron

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Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database / Units in the UK from ETOUSA Station List, as transcribed by Lt. Col. Philip Grinton (US Army, Retired) and extracted by IWM; air division data from L.D. Underwood, based on the 8th Air Force Strength Report of 6th August 1944, as published in 'The 8th Air Force Yearbook' by Lt. Col. John H Woolnough (1980)

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