USAAF 42-95793 Martin B-26B-45-MA Marauder

USAAF serial number S/N: 42-95793 Martin B-26B-45-MA Marauder

1942095793, 42-95793 Martin B-26B-45-MA Marauder Fate: Lost Unit: 320BG44BS+319BG Remarks: 320BG444BS Marauders Code:84 shot down by fighers and abandoned by crew May 11, 1944 +319BG Flying Circus/Big Tail Birds, Disposal: 20-Jul-44

Photo: 42-95793 Martin B-26B-45-MA Marauder
Assigned to 440BS, 319BG, 12AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) Ostiglia, Italy. On return from mission over Borgo, Corsica moved out of position and had tail torn off by starboard prop of lead ship 42-95755. A/C looped and entered flat spin, 3 x chutes emerged before impacted water. 20-Jul-44 MACR 6813. Crew: 1Lt Clifton A Collins, 2Lt Donald W Moyer, S/Sgt Wilbur G Matson (3KIA).