USAAF 41-31884 Martin B-26B-30-MA Marauder

USAAF serial number S/N: 41-31884 Martin B-26B-30-MA Marauder

1941031884, 41-31884 Martin B-26B-30-MA Marauder Fate: Shot down Unit: 323BG Remarks: 323BG White Tails shot down by flak Feb 5, 1944. MACR-2055, Disposal: 05-Feb-44

Photo 01: Flak Over Frevant - Flames and smoke are seen billowing from a Martin B-26B-30-MA Marauder, s/n 41-31884, unit marking YU-H, after receiving a direct hit from flak igniting fuel in the left wing tank. This aircraft impacted near Rebreuve-sur-Canche, France on 5 February 1944. K.I.A. were: Capt. James N. Bryan (P), 1LT. Salvatore E. Echo (Bombardier), 1Lt. William J. Hook (C-P), Capt. Charles L. Whyte (N), SSgt. John A. Holton (F-E/Gunner), SSgt. Silveo Tulipane (Gunner), and TSgt. William F. McLaren (Radio Operater).