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24th March 2006, 17:37
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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 
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24th March 2006, 20:04
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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
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25th March 2006, 02:33
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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
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25th March 2006, 18:10
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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
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26th March 2006, 01:53
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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
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28th March 2006, 08:19
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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
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28th March 2006, 18:20
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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
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28th March 2006, 18:57
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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
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30th March 2006, 07:55
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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
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