USAAF 40-1400 Martin B-26-MA Marauder

USAAF serial number S/N: 40-1400 Martin B-26-MA Marauder

1940001400, 40-1400 Martin B-26-MA Marauder Fate: Crashed Unit: 22BG33BS Remarks: 22BG33BS Red Raiders 18 Apr 1942 Last seen going into cloud with two Zeros on her tail during attack on Rabaul, plane was set on fire by Zero pilot and crashed. Lost were:Capt. William A. Garnett, pilot, Lt. Frank A. Corts, co-pilot, Lt. Newell A. Wells, navigator, Lt. William Crooks, bombardier, and Cpl. Reese S. Davies, gunner. Cpl. Sanger E. Reed, engineer, and S/Sgt. Theron K. Lutz managed to bail out, were captured, and spent 41-months as prisoners before being released at war's end. They were the only airmen from the 22nd Bomb Group who were captured and lived to tell about it. Disposal: 18-Apr-42