B-26 Marauder US Crew
ICM 48131

No of parts: 26

B-26 marauder us crew

A b-26 marauder bomber crew typically consisted of a pilot, co-pilot, bombardier or navigator, and machine gunners manning the dorsal turret and rear position. in the european theater of operations, b-26 marauders struck strategic targets deep inside german territory—missions that became routine over time.

These combat missions were brutally demanding. resistance over enemy territory was fierce and deadly. long-range flights at high altitude, precise navigation, enemy fighter attacks, and relentless anti-aircraft fire demanded excellent training, tight coordination, and iron discipline. combat losses were severe.

A pilot from the 320th bombardment group later recalled one mission: "the anti-aircraft fire was extremely intense. ahead of me, i saw a b-26 in formation take a direct hit. it broke in half as if it were a toy. meanwhile, we seemed to be dragged through hell by a hurricane of flak bursts. almost every b-26 in our formation was hit by fragments from anti-aircraft explosions." despite the losses and hardships, the pilots of the b-26 marauder carried out their duty with honor and made a worthy contribution to victory.