Aleutian Islands in WWII, 1/72-1/48-1/32....

[Greg Boeser]

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Martin B-26 40-1370
(28th CG, 73rd BS) W/O in landing accident in bad weather at Naknek, Alaska Aug 16, 1942. 2 Killed

Photo Credit: John Pletcher - Aleutian Islands World War II National Historic Area (U.S. National Park Service)

Aircraft skidded off end of runway, slid into a ditch and nosed over. The bombardier, SSG William W. Chapman was killed. A passenger, SGT R.L. Holland was severely injured. Others were slightly injured.

 

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Martin B-26 MA Marauder #40-1374, 77th BS, 28th CG, 11th AF
2 September, 1942, crashed in sea just short of Fire Island, AK, in bad weather. 5 killed, 3 injured

 

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Martin B-26 MA Marauder #40-1466, 77th BS, 28th CG, 11th AF
29 July, 1942 crashed due to engine failure near Elmendorf Field, Anchorage, AK. 3 killed.

 

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Martin B-26 MA Marauder #40-1456, 77th BS, 28th CG
7 March, 1942 take-off accident. Pilot aborted take-off due to insufficient speed, struck an embankment and collapsed the nosewheel causing damage to both engines and one propeller blade to shatter. Blade punctured the fuselage and penetrated the oxygen bottle in cockpit causing a small fire. Fire extinguished by crew. Minor injuries to pilot.

Accident report 42-03-07021 National Archives

 

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Martin B-26 MA Marauder #401454, 77th BS, 28th CG, Elmendorf Field, AK
Nosewheel collapsed while taxiing after landing. Nosewheel down lock failed to engage. both engines, nosewheel doors, damaged. No injuries.

Accident Report 42-04-15-027 National Archives

Note the addition of the last two numbers of the serial number below the full serial number on the tail.

 

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Martin B-26 MA Marauder, 77th BS, 28th CG, Elmendorf Field AK
19 June, 1942, Belly landed after right main gear failed to extend. Damage to engines, props, fuselage. No injuries.