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Old 22nd August 2007, 00:12
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Crippled B-26 photo

Hi all:
Seeking info on USAAF B-26C Marauder picture. Aircraft has left engine feathered and a belt of ammo is being thrown from lower tunnel gun position to lose weight.
SN on fin appears to be '135177' with large '17' over this.
I have this photo in two publications, but without date or details. Caption to one says: "returning from a mission in Italy" and "...damaged by German flak at Roccasecca Bridge".

TIA for any input from readers.

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Old 22nd August 2007, 00:52
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Re: Crippled B-26 photo

no.050 Squadron Signal - Martin B26 Marauder has that one. Caption mentioned mid 43
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Re: Crippled B-26 photo

It's also in the Martin B-26 Profile publication.
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Re: Crippled B-26 photo

Gentlemen,
For your interest, Trevor Allen, historian for B26.co.uk has identified the B-26C as "Uden Uden's Oil Burner", SN 41-35177, BN.17 from the 34th Sqn., 17th BG.

The incident occurred on 14 May 1944, and the pilot (Lt Bennett) and crew were able to make a safe landing at Naples.

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