USAAF 42-96044 Martin B-26B-55-MA Marauder

USAAF serial number S/N: 42-96044 Martin B-26B-55-MA Marauder

1942096044, 42-96044 Martin B-26B-55-MA Marauder Fate: Midair-Collision Unit: 394BG585BS Remarks: 394BG587BS Bridge Busters Code:5W-? Name:"Gremlin's Delight" collided with 43-34228. Both crashed Feb 25, 1945 2Lt Russell Clevenger Crew: CoPilot - Gallagher B/N - William J Williams Radio/Gunner - Sgt Clinton E Blair Gunner - Sgt William Delano Engr/Gunner - Sgt Howard Mankins Ground Crew: SSgt Neil Dhein Pre-flight: Drain the fuel glasses to make sure there was no water in them, Walk the props through, Start the engines and run them up, and Check instruments including the magnetos. 98 missions. Lost by mid air collision. Collided with 43-34228 Feb. 25, 1945 on mission to Vlotho Railway Bridge near Munster, Germany Disposal: 25-Feb-45