Macr 9740
 

Hi All,
does anybody have information regarding MACR 9740?

It is a Lancaster JB 540 lost on 25 Feb 1944. Any info is welcome.

Ragards,

Norbert

Re: Macr 9740
 

Norbert - this is an odd case. JB540 shot down 2-24-44. It is listed as a
12 Squadron a/c but had code UM - L , a 626 Sq. code. Also , why was there a USAAF MACR ??? Special Ops? Americans on board?
Hopefully - a Lancaster buff can answer this .
Cheers

Re: Macr 9740
 

Thanks for the reply.

The following crew was on board, according to my information:
1st Lt. S. W. Penner, USAF
Sgt. W. L. Alder, RCAF
Sgt. P. F. McCaughey, RAAF
F/S W. A. Lampkin
Sgt. K. Allen
Sgt. S. T. Wright
Sgt. W. E. Allen

Indeed a mixed crew, that's why there is a MACR.

It is interesting that you mention the code UM-L, I have PH-L. I guess that makes it another question regarding the correct code.

Hopefully someone can shed some light on this mystery,

Norbert

Re: Macr 9740
 

Norbert - thanks for the info - I wonder why the Pilot was USAAF?
I got my info from " Avro Lancaster , the Definitive Record " by Harry Holmes. I just went back through it and found that in one section JB540 was listed as UM - L but in another , PH - L , may have been a misprint.
Are you going to order the MACR from Maxwell?
Sorry for the mixup!
Cheers

Re: Macr 9740
 

No problem, I will try to find out what the correct registration was. I had't planned on ordering the MACR from Maxwell but if it is the only way to get to the bottom of it I will. Maybe there is somone from this board who might be able to help me with my research.

Regards,

Norbert

Re: Macr 9740
 

Hi Norbert

According to Shorley "Bomber Command Losses 1944", p.97
Lancaster III JB 540 PH-L from 12 sqd was downed night 24-25 feb. 1944
Op. Schweinfurt. 1st Lt Penner was from California. All crew members are buried in Dürnbach War Cemetery.

Good luck.
S. Muret

Re: Macr 9740
 

Stephane,
thanks for the info. The puzzle is slowly becoming a picture. I apprechiate all the help from both of you.

Thanks,

Norbert

MACR No. 9740
 

Gruß Gott Norbert!

I have examined MACR No. 9740 and found the following information:

• The aircraft was Lancaster Mk. III s/n JB 540.
• Cause of loss: "Not known."
• Location of loss: "Presumed over target."
• Pilot: F/Sgt. W. A. Lumpkin; navigator: 1st Lt. Stanley W. Penner, USAAF
• Unit assignment: RAF No. 12 Squadron, Wickenby, Lincoln
• Target: Schweinfurt, Germany
• Aircraft codes: Not reported in the MACR.

Hope this helps a little bit.

RA

Re: Macr 9740
 

Grüß Gott Anton,
this helps a lot. I really apprechiate you going through the trouble of helping me with this.

Besten Dank,

Norbert