USAAF 40-1422 Martin B-26-MA Marauder

USAAF serial number S/N: 40-1422 Martin B-26-MA Marauder

1940001422, 40-1422 Martin B-26-MA Marauder Fate: Crashed Unit: 22BG2BS Remarks: 22BG2BS Red Raiders named: So Sorry flew 35 missions before it crashe-landed on a return mission from Lae Jan 03 1943. It claimed one zero shot down May 22 1942. Due to severe elevator damage caused by enemy ack-ack while bombing Lae Airdrome, plane crash-landed at Kukumbuta, Buna, New Guinea. Sgt. Melvin V. McCaskey, radio operator was injured. Pilot:Capt, Gerald J. Crosson, Disposal: 03-Jan-43