USAAF 40-1442 Martin B-26-MA Marauder

USAAF serial number S/N: 40-1442 Martin B-26-MA Marauder

1940001442, 40-1442 Martin B-26-MA Marauder Fate: Crashed Unit: 22BG19BS Remarks: 22BG19BS Red Raiders named: Liberty Belle 6 Apr 1942 Crashed at sea near Kiriwina in the Trobriand Islands after being hit over Rabaul by enemy ack-ack during Group's first combat mission. S/Sgt Sam K. Bourne, flight engineer, died in the crash, thus becoming the 22nd's first combat fatality. The others, some injured, were picked up by an Australian flying boat. Pilot:Lt. Moye, Disposal: 06-Apr-42