USAAF 43-34238 Martin B-26G-5-MA Marauder

USAAF serial number S/N: 43-34238 Martin B-26G-5-MA Marauder

1943034238, 43-34238 Martin B-26G-5-MA Marauder Fate: Shot down Unit: 17BG95BS Remarks: 17BG95BS Code:73 named: ERMA shot down by Bf 109s over Germany Dec 23, 1944. MACR-11590, Disposal: 23-Dec-44

USAAF serial number S/N: 43-34238 Martin B-26G-5-MA Marauder
Assigned to 438BS, 319BG, 12AF Nov 44 transferred on their conversion to B25's to 95BS, 17BG, 12AF. Failed to Return (FTR) Neckarelz Railroad Bridge, Germany shot down by Bf109, crashed near Achern. Six chutes seen. 1 x POW, 6 x KIA. 23-Dec-44 MACR 11590.

Crew:
Pilot 2Lt Lane E Spence [KY],
Copilot 2Lt George E Williams POW [PA],
Bomb 2Lt John R Steward [TX],
Gee operator Sgt Peter J Yanko [PA],
Eng Cpl Joseph A Renaldi [IL],
Tail Sgt Joe N Armstrong [TN];
Photographer Sgt Johnny C Gault [LA].