41-39232

During 1944 this plane was painted with the identification code: 2A-A

Operational History

This plane was assigned to the 669th Bombardment Squadron, 416th Bombardment Group during November 1944. It began participating in combat missions immediately thereafter.

Missions

• Mission # 159 - November 17, 1944, Friday PM Hageunau, France - Supply Depot

Accidents

• 19 MAR 1948 - This aircraft was involved in a landing accident due to mechanical failure while at Chatham Field, GA. The pilot that day was Paul C. Mitchell, Jr. It was assigned to the 138th BS, 118th FG at the time. It is listed as a B-26C on this report, so presumably it was outfitted with a glass nose at the time.

Known Crew

• Lt. J. F. Smith - Pilot
• Sgt R. C. Hoffman - Gunner

Disposition

This aircraft survived the war and was in military service until at least 1948. Additional research is needed from the plane's IARC.

Images

None Found

References

• Air Force Accident Reports
• MACR
• 416th Bomb Group Unit History