Martin B-26 Marauder

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40-1468

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1468

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1940

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While cruising off Lae, the twin engine aircraft collided with a Japanese Mitsubishi Zero fighter and crashed into the sea. All six crew members were killed.

Crash of a Martin B-26 Marauder off Salamaua: 8 killed

Date & Time: Jun 9, 1942

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40-1508

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1508

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1940

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While overflying the Huon Gulf, the twin engine aircraft christened 'The Virginian' was shot down by the pilot of a Japanese fighter and crashed into the sea, some 30 miles off Salamaua. All eight occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Shot down by a Japanese fighter.

Crash of a Martin B-26 Marauder into the Pacific Ocean: 7 killed

Date & Time: Jun 4, 1942

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40-1424

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Midway - Midway

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1424

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1940

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The crew was taking part to the Battle of Midway and was dispatched to attack Japanese ships cruising some 180 miles away. In the target, the twin engine aircraft was shot down by enemy fire and crashed into the ocean. The aircraft and all crewmen were lost.
Crew:
Lt Herbert C. Mayes, pilot,
Lt Garrett M. McAllister, copilot,
2nd Lt William D. Hargis,
Lt Gerald J. Barnicle, bomber,
S/Sgt Salvadore Battaglia, air gunner,
Pvt Benjamin F. Huffsticker,
Pvt Roy W. Walters.

Probable cause:

Shot down by enemy fire.

Crash of a Martin B-26 Marauder in Midway Island

Date & Time: Jun 4, 1942

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Landing (descent or approach)

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40-1391

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Military

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Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Midway - Midway

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1391

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1940

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Midway Island

United States Minor Outlying Islands

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United States of America

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North America

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The crew was taking part to the Battle of Midway. While returning to the Midway Airport, the pilot was forced to complete the landing with the gear partially retracted. The aircraft skidded for several yards before coming to rest. All eight occupants were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Gear partially retracted on landing.

Crash of a Martin B-26 Marauder in Nowra

Date & Time: Jun 1, 1942

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40-1507

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Training

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Nowra - Nowra

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1507

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1940

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The crew was involved in a training flight when the twine engine aircraft in unknown circumstances near the Nowra Airfield. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were injured.
Crew (19th Bomb Squadron):
S/L Gerald Francis Ell,
Sgt Lazar.

Crash of a Martin B-26 Marauder off Lae: 7 killed

Date & Time: May 28, 1942

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40-1467

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1467

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The twin engine aircraft was shot down by enemy fire and crashed into the sea off Lae, killing all seven crew members.

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Shot down by enemy fire.

Crash of a Martin B-26 Marauder in Offutt AFB

Date & Time: May 25, 1942

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