Denis,
The pilot of the B-26 you are inquiring about was my second cousin: Col. Jack Edward Caldwell. Please let me know what you find out. Jack died seven months prior to my birth. My family has discussed him so often. Please. Thank you, Cherlyn Caldwell (858)488-5462
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Originally Posted by Dennis Peschier
Gentleman
I’m researching the loss of B-26 42-107581. On 12 April 1944 it was leading the 558BS to a missile site near Dunkirk. Just after the release of the bombs it was hit by flak which took of one wing. Of the nine crewman, one was thrown clear and landed by parachute.
The plane itself crashed just outside Dunkirk Harbour (less than 1km). Three crewmen have no known grave, one is buried in Belgium, one survived and four were probably buried in the US.
I have the MACR but I was wondering if there is any information available from Dunkirk? I think that the wreck was recovered from the sea at the time and that bodies of 4 crewman were found, and initially buried near Dunkirk. I have however no way of checking this.
Do any of the members of this board have contacts in or near Dunkirk?
Any information will be appreciated,
Dennis.
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