USAAF 40-1495 Martin B-26-MA Marauder

USAAF serial number S/N: 40-1495 Martin B-26-MA Marauder

1940001495, 40-1495 Martin B-26-MA Marauder Fate: Crashed Unit: 22BG19BS Remarks: 22BG19BS Red Raiders named: Diana's Demon 10 Jan 43 This was the lead B-26 of the first USAAC bomber group to cross after Pearl Harbor. Carrying two crews, she crashed after stalling on take off at Moresby. Killed were Lt. Robert R. Hatch, pilot, Lt. Carles A. Humble, co-pilot, Lt. Daniel J. Burns, navigator, Lt. Lee A. Johnson, bombardier, Lt. Antonio Morales, Jr. , pilot, Lt. Duncan A. Seffren, pilot, Sgt. Robert F. Jordan, radio operator. Eight others survived. Cause of crash was undetermined. Disposal: