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Re: Photos 10-15

The "Russian" bomber was a Martin Maryland, the only one I can remember having seen with German national markings.

Best regards,

Artie Bob

Re: Photos 10-15

http://www.ebay.de/itm/E497-Foto-Weh.../371160422489?

42-5942
Name Sky Shy later Wenatchee Special
Model F-VE

BG 388 Sqdr 563
Missionen 6
erste Mission 30 Jul 43
letzte Mission 06 Sep 43
MACR 3121

Bowen Crew

Pilot M. Bowen
Copilot W. W. Woods
Navigator A. E. Copeland
Radio Operato J. H. Redmond
Engineer D. E. Wiesner
Bombardier E. W. Hasson
left Waist Gunner A. H. Smith
right Waist Gunner H. E. Richards
Tail Gunner J. Frankenfield
Ball Turret T. J. Czygier

see here: http://forum.armyairforces.com/The-t...2-m220217.aspx

Re: Photos 10-15

Thank you, Artie Bob and Snautzer for the additional information.

Best,
Ed

Re: Photos 10-15

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArtieBob (Post 190539)

The "Russian" bomber was a Martin Maryland, the only one I can remember having seen with German national markings.

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Original-zwei...p2047675.l2557

Technically not a "Maryland", which was name bestowed by the RAF for their aircraft, but them all were "modified" (converted) for RAF use, thus had diffrent equipment and armament. I think this be ex-French Martin 167 F, used as airfield decoy, and there are what appear as He 111´s in the background, altho they may also be decoys. Nitpicking? Yes, truly so.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Maryland

French service

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...leppo_1941.jpg A captured French Martin 167F at Aleppo, Syria, in 1941.

Facing a massive German arms buildup and desperate for modern aircraft, the French Air Force purchased U.S. aircraft of numerous types in the late 1930s. Martin received an order for more than 200 167 Fs which incorporated French-specific equipment such as metric instruments. French officials expected the deliveries to begin in January 1939 but the type, locally designated Glenn Martin 167 A-3 only entered service in early 1940. (Wiki)

Regards
Ed

Re: Photos 10-15

Hello Ed (from the North) :)

I liked your Wiki references...
Our friend and fellow member CJE did publish an excellent article concerning the "Glenn" - as it was named in FAF - in Aero Journal N.38 & 39.

I do recommand it for who is interested.

Regards, Franck.