USAAF 42-107604 Martin B-26C-45-MO Marauder

USAAF serial number S/N: 42-107604 Martin B-26C-45-MO Marauder

1942107604, 42-107604 Martin B-26C-45-MO Marauder, Fate: AAIR Unit: 394BG585BS Remarks: 394BG585BS Bridge Busters Code:4T-R Base:455 Take-off accident DAM-CAT:3 crashed near Holmsey/Sta 411 England Pilot:Warfield, Morris R Date:Aug 07, 1944. Capt Morris R Warfield Mission 4-24-44 : Berck sur Mere Mission 4-25-44 : Frevent TOA 44-08-07 Holmsey. Disposal:

Nicknames: Not yet known
Production block number: C-45-MO
Manufacturer: Martin
Markings and paint scheme/livery:Natural metal - over painted invasion stripes.
Field codes: 4T-R White group stripe on vertical stabilizer; olive drab replacement rudder.
9th AF / 394th BG / 585th BS - (RAF Holmsley South)
Take-off accident (class 3): 7 August 1944 @ 1830 hrs (Pilot error / mechanical failure)
RAF Holmsley South (AAF station 455) (Runway 25)
Pilot: Capt Morris R Warfield
On take-off run, pilot did not feel his speed was acceptable to safely continue to take-off.
Capt Morris cut his engines 3/4 the way down the runway, applied normal brakes which did not hold.
Aircraft skidded off the runway and the nose gear collapsed upon encountering a shallow ditch.
AAF accident report: 45-8-7-537