martinmarauder

B-26B serial 41-31877 "Bar Fly" (coded RU-V) of the 554th Bomb Sq, 386th BG.

B-26B-30-MA 41-31877 coded (RU * V)

Hi, Does anyone know if this B-26 in the photo from the 8th AF or 9th AF ? Kind Regards Ryan

Ryan Dorling ( Ryan Dorling Photography, Reheat Ph Ryan, here is a link to the same image with more information: www.americanairmuseum.com/media/10935 It says it was taken after the 67th mission. The 8th to 9th transfer happened in Oct. 1943, so perhaps this will give a little bit of insight...I looked for a listing of missions but could not find one....Good Luck

Thanks for your reply, I see they have listed it as 9th AF but a lovely aircraft thats for sure.

Sorry, but this appears to be a Martin B-26 Marauder, not Douglas. Anyone confirm either?

graysquid Looks like you are correct!

Martin B-26C-20-MO Marauder, s/n 41-35071. This aircraft was factory modified as an AT-23B, later redesignated TB-26C. It never saw combat. United Air Lines purchased it surplus in 1946. It was resold to Allied Aircraft Company in 1948. The aircraft was entered in the 1949 Bendix Air Race, but failed to finish on time (shown in photo). The Tennessee Gas Corporation (Tenneco) purchased it in 1951 as an executive transport. It later became N550T, but reverted to N5546N in 1957. It was sold again in 1959 and later registered in Mexico as XB-LOX. The aircraft was returned to US in 1965. The Confederate Air Force bought the plane in 1967 and eventually restored it to flying condition. It was painted in the markings of the 387th Bombardment Group, and named "Carolyn". After a lengthy restoration, the aircraft took to the air in 1984 as N5546N. Sadly, the "Carolyn" was destroyed 28 Sept 1995 when it crashed returning to the CAF HQ at Midland, Texas, from a pilot qualification flight. All five crewmembers aboard perished.

B-26B-55-MA 42-96200 coded (RJ * M) - 9th AF / 323rd BG / 454th BS