Am I the only one having issues getting the original Sims working on Windows 10? The game installs fine, but whenever I try to start it up I get an error message that says 'Access Denied: Please login with administrator permissions and try again'. The obvious solution of right clicking the game's icon and selecting 'Run as administrator' gets rid of the error message, but then the game just doesn't start up at all. I've also tried running it in compatibility mode multiple times and that didn't help. I'm also having this issue with another old game made around the same time, so I'm wondering if it's related. Any thoughts on what I can do to fix this? Am I the only one having issues getting the original Sims working on Windows 10?

The game installs fine, but whenever I try to start it up I get an error message that says 'Access Denied: Please login with administrator permissions and try again'. The obvious solution of right clicking the game's icon and selecting 'Run as administrator' gets rid of the error message, but then the game just doesn't start up at all. I've also tried running it in compatibility mode multiple times and that didn't help.

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I'm also having this issue with another old game made around the same time, so I'm wondering if it's related. Same here.hopefully Microsoft will have a fix for this soon. Installing the mod that bypasses the disc and running the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP2 fixed the problem for me. A modified Sims.exe to do this can be found here: I have uploaded it to Google Drive, as the website I found it on was a bit sketchy. I scanned it with my anitvirus and it came up normal. Google Drive also scans anything you upload with it's antivirus, but regardless use at your own risk. Please note that this is not a link to a pirated version of the game, just a fixed Sims.exe that will allow the game to launch on Windows 10.

I own the game and installed it on my computer via the installation disks. Obviously you will have to own the game too for this to work. Instructions on getting it working: 1.) Make sure you already have the game installed on your computer. 2.) Go to:C >Program Files (x86) >Maxis >Sims. Rename the Sims.exe to sims.old.

Make sure you keep this file in case the new one doesn't work. 3.) Download the file and move the new Sims.exe to the same folder (:C >Program Files (x86) >Maxis >Sims). 4.) Launch, run the game in compatibility mode if necessary.

5.) If it works, enjoy. If not, remove the new Sims.exe and change the old one to it's original name.

Hopefully this helps anyone who's spent hours searching the internet trying to find a solution to this issue. Just an update to using this link. I have two sims 1 games meaning all cds installed meaning I have two same game but two different play set ups. I got one to work but it was really an earlier install and play of the game. I have tons of mods but I am not sure now how to install them into this older game play. In my second game install I tried this fix but it did not work. That is where I have my newer install.

I have all the mods installed there and that was the game I was really playing. I do not know how I actually did that a while back but I never could get the older game to play.

Now I am playing the older game and it works fine. I would like to do this fix to the other game. I hope I have made sense here. I am going to give this ago again today. I just downloaded the fix again.

Thank you so much PlumbBob_Theif. Without this fix I would not be playing any sims games. At present I can only play sims 1 Your simmy friend, Winterloc. [quote='SookieTawdry;14084242']>@canitbeman said: >ivazuka wrote: » >>>>If you right-click on The Sims 1 shortcut and choose 'properties', a menu will popup and there will be a textbox labeled 'Target.'

If you add -r1024x768 to the end of the textbox, your game will run at a higher resolution. Thank you so much for this fix! I got the 800 to work, but not the 1024. I currently have windows 10, but I don't have a shortcut tab in my properties menu. Does anyone know of a workaround?

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Because of these compatibility issues, I wish they would put the Sims Complete Collection on Origin, and update it so it will run on Windows 8 and 10. (I had no trouble installing Sims Complete Collection on Windows 7 when running as administrator and running in compatibility for Windows XP SP3.) By the way, the no-cd mod for Sims 1 doesn't work unless you have the game installed, and the only reliable way to install the game is to own the cd set. I also wish they would put the Sims 2 Ultimate Collection back on Origin. I just got a new Windows 10 computer, and I have Sims 2 Store Edition on Origin, but that requires Sims 2 to first be installed. Also, with Sims 2 Store edition, the fraternity in SimState University household won't load. I want to thank the individual that made this patch. Because of this, i can now play sims 1 again.

I was very depressed for quite awhile that i could no longer play sims 1, even made worse by the fact that i was forced to get windows 10 and not my choice. Luckily, this patch works wonders, and to tell others about it, i posted it on here: BTW, anyone who knows me on here, i apologize for the long absence. Many bad things and depression in real life has hit me.

I don't wish to upset people, but i have now little time to play games, so i try my best to do it when i can. Thanks for understanding.

When a Pathfinder was assigned, would Window ships fly in front of the Pathfinder? Why was window used only together with Pathfinders'?

Which crews were assigned to these ships? Were these also from me 1st Pathfinder Squadron? Answer: Pathfinder planes were assigned in accordance with the current weather forecasts available. Usually these were in 10/10 cloud expected conditions.

If two Pathfinder ships were assigned for a mission then a pathfinder B26 led each box. Window ships were not only used on Pathfinder missions. Their purpose was to blot out radar emissions from anti aircraft guns, so if a target was particularly heavily defended window ships were assigned to the mission.

Window ships were flown by crews from the participating group. Date: 11/1/2005 Time: 4:01 PM Name: Ed Young BombGp: Unknown Squadron: Unknown Years: 42 -? Class: Unknown Location: Las Vegas, NV My dad, Ed Young, was a B-26 flight engineer stationed in Las Vegas at what is now Nellis AFB. He passed away in August 2000. I was wondered if anyone here knew him and if so, would you know what his unit's designation was? I know that the B-26s out there were primarily used to tow targets for training B-17 gunners. Thanks for any info.

Barry Young Date: 11/1/2005 Time: 1:16 PM This is in response to Guest Book inquiry from Kim Aarts seeking information on Lt. Edward Wallerstein.

Regards, Robert Benner, 450BS/322BG I flew several missions with Lt Edward Wallerstein, (Murphy), in 1944, when he was assigned as Bombardier on my crew where I was co-pilot. I don't remember how long he was with us, or the dates but it was early to mid 1944, prior to D-day. I recall him as being good at his job, and he was well liked by the entire crew. He had a great sense of humor, part of which contributed to his nickname 'Murphy'.

It was reported that on the bomb run his plane took a direct hit in the cockpit and was observed to crash and explode 1 mile east of the target, Zulpich. No chutes were spotted. Crew members with Lt Wallerstein: Lt. Cox, Lt Lyle A.

Taggert, S/Sgt John R. Mackett, T/Sgt Marion T. Evans, and S/Sgt Joseph M. I do understand why you cannot post email addresses. I think your system works good and the web site is great. You are right about my being in the 322nd and 450th Mr.

Taggert (L, 7, 8) and Mr. Mischik (L, 14, 19) are also buried in. Date: Time: 8:54 PM My name is Leighton Lee Peters and I am the son of Ralph Lee Peters.

My father served in North Africa as a B-26 pilot. He was in the 444th of the 320th BG. To all the men who flew that plane and served our country my hat is off to you. Thank you for your service and dedication. One of the stories that my dad related to me was about the intense amount of AAA that was encountered over Italy and especially Anzio. The widow maker was a difficult craft to fly when it was first produced, but after Glen Martin made the modifications to the stabilizer and lengthened it my dad said it was a great plane to fly.

God Bless you all and Thank you, Sincerely, Leighton Lee Peters Date: Time: 2:27 PM One year ago I adopted the grave of; Second Lieutenant Edward Wallerstein Air Medal, 8 Oak Leaf Clusters Grave Location M, 16, 3 Service X-XXX774 450th Bombardment Squadron, 322nd Bombardment Group, (M) Died: 23 February 1945 He is buried at the Margraten, The Netherlands. Maybe there are people that have some more information for me about this person. All information is welcome.

Thank you in advance. Regards, Kim Aarts Date: Time: 12:56 PM My wife's grandfather flew B-26's. His name is Raymond Pigman and he flew under the 9 AF, 397th Group, 596th Sq. I don't know very much more than that and are currently looking for history as well. Do you know where I could purchase old memorabilia i.e. Sq patches etc.

I am currently a B-1 WSO (Weapons System Officer) and fly out of the US. I must say my hats off to you guys for making the world what it is today and am proud to serve under the legacy and history of the Bomber crews before me.

WSOs are navigators that are dual rated. We do both offensive and defensive portions of the mission. We are equivalent to a B-52 Navigator and Electronic Warfare Officer all wrapped up in one person, so life can get pretty busy. If there are any Marauder Men in the area, it would be awesome to take them out to the B-1 for a tour. We also have role calls every week where we discuss flying from the week. This takes place at our bar and we really pick on each other for messing things up. We also have the younger guys give a brief history lesson.

I am sure our guys would love to hear some stories about how the Marauder Men took care of business. Sincerely, Captain Michael S.

My father,, joined the 397th in July, 1943 at MacDill AFB, Tampa, and flew 65 missions over France and Germany, with his last one being on Feb. I have an extra AAF patch and an extra 9th AF patch that I would gladly let you have. Unfortunately, I only have one 596BS patch. I have attached pictures of each, as well as a picture of my father (standing, left) and his crew.

I also have (very hard to read) copies of the squadron history for most of its existence from the official records at Maxwell AFB. Hoch PS: I guess a ride in your B-1 is out of the question!!! 596 Bomb Squadron insignia/patch Date: Time: 10:28 AM Tuskegee Airmen Suit Up, Head to Iraq By SAMIRA JAFARI, Associated Press Writer Lt. Herbert Carter is 86 years old and ready for deployment.

More than 60 years after his World War II tour with the pioneering black pilots known as the Tuskegee Airmen, Carter's new mission will be shorter, though no less courageous. Carter is one of seven aging Tuskegee Airmen traveling this weekend to Balad, Iraq — a city ravaged by roadside bombs and insurgent activity — to inspire a younger generation of airmen who carry on the traditions of the storied 332nd Fighter Group.

'I don't think it hurts to have someone who can empathize with them and offer them encouragement,' he said. The three-day visit was put together by officials with the U.S. Central Command Air Forces to link the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen with a new generation. 'This group represents the linkage between the 'greatest generation' of airmen and the 'latest generation' of airmen,' said Lt. Walter Buchanan III, commander of the Air Forces command, in an e-mail to The Associated Press. Date: Time: 7:14 AM This is in response to query of October 15, 2005 concerning Lt. Perhaps the following would be helpful: Lt.

Harsin was a squadron gunnery officer. He was shot down by flak on February 24, 1945 in B-26 Marauder USAAF # 42-107576 (See Missing Air Crew Report # 12611). There is additional information at the following website: - Check under pilot's name Hanish.

Good luck and thank you for honoring America's war dead. Ed Garcia Date: Time: 5:21 PM Russell P. Hall, Bomb-Nav, 455th Sdn of the 323rd Group Flew from England and France. June '44 to April '45 Pilots: Capt. McGowan and Capt. Groom Copilots: Lt.

Max Guthrie, Lt. Byrd Moore, Lt. George Oakes Flew flight leads with Capt. Groom and Group Leads with Capt. McGowan Plane: Most missions were in Bat out of Hell, YUG, 643 The normal tour was 65 missions. A policy to give extra credit to Lead Crews a one mission credit for each four lead missions resulted in my tour ending with only 58 missions. The 455th Bomb Squadron Association has annual reunions which are great fun, and now we even have a Heritage Flight which keeps the outfit going.

I noticed an entry in the Guest Book 2004 a message by dated 10/01/04 asking for info re his brother's plane 'Mission Belle'. I suggest that he contact Mignon Mims, the editor and publisher of our Sdn paper ' Flight Line'. She can publish Charles' request and may get some info. I have a print of a wonderful painting called the 'Flight of the Mission Belle'. It was commissioned by Paul Mulrenin the co-Pilot on the plane when it had to assume the flight lead when the lead was shot down. Paul Mulrenin was our historian until his death about a year ago.

Also, I would very much like to visit with Michael Groom, Jr, the son of Capt. Mike Groom Jr.

Left an inquiry a while back in the guest book. Hall We need an updated Mike Groom Jr. Email address Date: Time: 6:33 PM Appeal for Information I am one of a group of volunteers transcribing Sussex War Memorials onto the internet. The Crowborough War memorial, East Sussex, has six USAAF personnel listed on it and I assume that their plane must have crashed locally. I think that all of the men were from one crew of a B26 Marauder, from 555 Bomber Squadron, 386th Bomb Group out of Great Dunmow. I think that the aircraft no.

Was 131623, serial YA-T, 'Hells Bells'. I think that they died in January 1944.

The names are: Homer R. McClure Charles M Morris Jeff L Pearson I know that these three men are buried at the American War Cemetery at Madingley, Cambridge. The other three are: L Carrigan AG Depew AV Strauss I don't know anything about them and would like to add a small biography about each individual, as for the rest of the names on the memorial. If you have any information such as Christian name, serial number, rank, age, position (pilot, nav, gunner, etc.), where they were from, decorations etc.

I would be very grateful. Thanking you in anticipation of your help Dawn Grigg Date: Time: 6:33 PM My name is Nicole Sproncken. About 11 years ago I adopted a grave of an American soldier at the, The Netherlands. This month I've adopted another grave. Just like the first time I'm trying to find as much information as possible. Eventually I hope to find his family, that is if there is any family alive.

The name of the soldier is Harold E. Harsin; Awards: Air Medal, 3 Oak Left Clusters & Purple Heart. Grave location N, 14, 7. I don't know much about him, but I'm hoping that someone can help me with my search. This is the information that I have right now.

Name: Harsin, Harold E. Rank: 1 LT Reg. No: X-XXX860 575 Bomb SQ 391 Bomb GP/M/ Died on Feb. 24 1945 State: California I'm looking forward to hear from anyone who can help me with my search.

Best wishes, Nicole Sproncken Some information about 1st Lt Harsin here: The Marauder was 42-107576 O8-V, MACR 12611. Date: Time: 8:38 AM Re: Marauderman I notice is looking for people who had contact in WWII with Worth M. Speed of the US 443 Sq.

I would very much appreciate if you could help me contact her. My father Thomas Arthur Rowles was liberated by the US Army in April 1945 in southern Germany in the company of a Worth M Speed and another US airman after hiding in a cellar in a small village somewhere near Nuremberg for about 10 days.

We are sure the troops who liberated them were from the US 7th Army of General Patch. Dad recalls that the GI that opened the door to the cellar called out “Is anyone there?

To which Worth replied ‘Two flyers and a Limie.’ Dad was the Limie. My father had a colourful war. He enlisted in the British Army in the Royal Horse Guards as an 18 year old and on the outbreak of the war in 1939 was shipped to the Middle East where he transferred to 42 Middle East Commando and fought in Greece and Crete, being capture by German Paratroops in Crete. He was taken to Germany and held in Stalag V111B in Eastern Germany, while there he was forced to do forced labour in Auschwitz Concentration Camp as a POW.

Towards the end of the war the camp was marched west in front of the Russian Army until they arrived in Nuremberg in 1945. Dad is alive and well at 85 and was delighted to learn that I had found a reference to Worth on the internet. Worth’s mystical name has entered our family folk law, as has the circumstances of their liberation.

The family are profoundly grateful for Dad’s liberation by the US Army and the considerate treatment he received after his liberation and safe return to England by the US military. Dad and all of us would like to make contact with the Speed family. I mentioned to Dad tonight that I had found reference to a Worth M Speed on the Web and he was delighted. He sends his greetings to Worth and his family. If Suzanne would like to write to me we can arrange further contact.

Dad would very much like to know the name of the other US airman who was liberated with him and Worth. If this is not the Worth who was liberated with Dad, our family sends our greeting to another brave US flyer and his family, but it seems unlikely that the US Army had too many Worth’s. Tom Rowles Date: 10/6/2005 Time: 5:42 PM Greetings to all you special breed of men: my father, Lieutenant Vincent S. Garrambone, from Yonkers NY, was the flight leader of a B26 on. He was with the 322 bomber group and was shot down with every other plane on that mission. He spent two years in Stalag Luft 3 and was liberated by General Patton.

I'm told that this was the second raid at the same location. The planes were at tree top elevation and the German gunners were waiting for them having picked them up on radar. From the heavy fortifications around this canal entrance from the North Sea, it seems that it would have been a miracle for any allied plane to return from this mission. My dad is gone now. He hardly spoke of this experience.

I wish he had been able to but he kept it all inside. I don't know if I would have had the courage to do what he did. God bless all of you men of courage: you men of a special breed. Date: 10/5/2005 Time: 5:06 PM Marauderman's Name S/Sergeant Henry 'Hank' Hoppe Bomb Group 386th Bomb Squadron 553rd Died Monday May 29 1944 I am looking for any information regarding S/Sergeant Hoppe. My aunt was engaged to him. All she remembers is that he was shot down in the war. I paid my respects to the newest and most impressive memorial - the WWII Memorial in DC.

I learned so much about the war I did not know. I told my aunt about my experience and she remarked that she wishes she knew what happened to Hank. She also remarked that she would like to visit the WWII Memorial. My aunt is 85 and not in the best of health for traveling to Washington. So I will try bring a WWII experience to her.

If anyone has any information about Hank I would appreciate it. Thank You, Patricia (Leskoske) Kelley Date: 10/1/2005 Time: 5:02 PM Hi. Just to let you know that I recently met the Ex CO of 14 Sqnd. Group Captain Dick Maydwell (The Boffin). Despite his 92 years he is well.

He has nothing but praise for the B26. Also many stories about ops in the Med. Date: 9/30/2005 Time: 5:16 AM Any B26 flyers that were in Italy on Dec. 28 1944 and came to the aid of a straggling B24 when Messerschmitts appeared and then showed them a P47 base near Bologna Italy please contact me. The B26s could have been American flyers, English Air Force, Free French flyers, Australian flyers or South African flyers. The crew of the 449th bomb group 716th squadron, Captain Bob Wilding, who is now deceased, but still about five of the crew would like to hear from you.

We just had our 15 reunion (came back yesterday 9/29/05). Two visiting Generals were there and the feat of courage was again related. We would like to hear from any member of the crews of those three Martin B-26 aircraft. If you are one that knew of this and possibly can have any way of putting us in touch with these flyers it will be greatly appreciated. My name is Bud Rosch and we have been trying to find these flyers for a long time. They saved our lives. We had no ammunition to fight even if we wanted to as we threw it out to lighten the plane after a mission to the Brenner Pass where three of our crew jumped out over the target, another crewman killed, and we had only two good engines (one out completely and one half power).

If possible please help. Bud Rosch Date: 9/29/2005 Time: 12:41 PM I am search of information concerning my fathers years with the 451st bomber squadron.

He was M/Sgt Ira L. And a bombardier on one the aircraft of the 451st. If there is some way to place his name on the list of crew members of one of these aircraft, I would greatly appreciate any assistance.

Marauderman's Name: M/Sgt Ira L. Bomb Group: 322nd Bomb Squadron: 451st Years in service: Oct 41 – Sept 45 Graduation Class:? Class Location:? Comments: In search of any information concerning the aircraft, its crew and the various campaigns and missions. “Battles and Campaigns” as noted on the discharge papers were: Air Offensive European GO 33 WD 1945; Normandy Campaign GO 33 WD 1945; Northern France Campaign GO 33 WD 1945; Ardennes Campaign GO 33 WD 1945 and the Rhineland Campaign GO 33 WD 1945 Date: 9/28/2005 Time: 4:25 PM To the student J.M. He should find most of what he wants in the 'Pilot's Manual for Martin B-26 Marauder.' Reprints are available.

Carleton & Lou Rehr Authors, ISBN: Format: Hardcover, 230pp Pub. Date: November 2003 To student J.M. E-mail your postal address and I will send you by return airmail: 3 A3: (approx.

15x12 inch) pages, showing plane view, various side elevations, front views etc., including additional details on the B-26 in 1/72 scale. John Maljers Australia Date: 9/28/2005 Time: 12:53 PM I am a U.S. Navy veteran from the 1980's. My interest in your page comes through a friend who had a relative who flew as a Gunner in a B26.

The interesting thing is that he recorded his experiences in a diary after each flight. His first flight was on June 4, 1944 and continues on for 52 missions.

My questions are as follows. He states in his second entry they bombed a 'No ball hqs' and goes on to say 'flying bomb hqs place where they send the flying bomb over to England'. What is NO BALL?

Was this a euphemism for the flying bomb? Also, he says in a later entry he was number 2 man. What where the numbered positions on the B26?

I would like to thank you in advance for any answers, but most of all I appreciate your service and sacrifice for our country. Taylor Glenn, Noball was the code name for a V-1 flying bomb launch site, not the V-1 weapon itself. There were no numbered positions in a B-26, every crew member was referred to from his assignment. Pilot, Copilot, Bombardier, Navigator, Engineer gunner, Radio gunner and Armourer gunner. You do not say which bomb group or squadron your friend served with, would you kindly email us with his unit identity. Regards, Trevor Allen historian b26.com Date: 9/27/2005 Time: 5:25 PM The student J.M., (inquiry 9/26/2005), can find helpful info and 3-view drawings of B26 in book 'Deadly Duo' by Charles A. Hope this may be beneficial.

I think your system works good and the web site is great. I was in the 322nd bomb group and 450th bomb squadron.

Benner Date: 9/27/2005 Time: 6:52 AM What is the story on this ship's codes. 41-34946 1/ Monogram has produced a 1/48th B-26 model with AN-L as the a/c code. 2/ Robert Taylor has painted it with the AN-L code. Did he use the monogram as model?

3/ Roger Freeman' Camouflage and Markings number 14 has as it front cover painting the ship also with: AN-L. Because I have some microfilms on the 386th, Capt. Kerney Sigler of the 555BS wanted to know the exact number of missions he did. He asked me also to do the same for Wentz and Stevensen, they were the semi permanent crew for the Yankee Guerilla. But I did not find an AN-L only YA-L! And 41-34946 always in the 555 BS. Are the above 1-3 incorrect, or am I barking up the wrong tree?

Regards to all, John Maljers a Friend of the Marauders John - 41-34946 was coded YA-L and never carried any other code. Roger Freeman originally made the error in a publication many years ago. Everyone else who has also used the code AN-L has blindly copied the error and done no original research.

This only goes to prove that copying published material can lead to all kinds of errors and unfortunately many such errors exist with B26 material now circulating on the web. The motto is, if you cannot prove it yourself, or unless you have access to well researched material, treat any material you see with caution. This is a motto a great many people should learn, but I doubt very much if they will.

With all my years of experience I still treat new material with caution until I can verify it from at least two or three different sources. Regards, Trevor Allen historian b26.com Date: 9/26/2005 Time: 9:05 AM I am a student at a US Military Academy and an Aerospace Engineering Major. My classmate and I have been assigned to do a final project on the B-26 that is due in early December. I have looked high and low for a 3 view diagram of the Martin B-26 and have come up short handed. Do you know where I can obtain one?

I am also looking for the Cl max, stall speed with flaps up and down, max cruise speed, moments of inertia, and the airfoils used on the wings. Basically, I need all the design elements I can find to begin my calculations for my Stability and Control class. Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Very Respectfully, J. Date: 9/22/2005 Time: 7:30 AM I found undeveloped film from a 559th Marauderman. The two B-26 airplanes featured in the film have names of 'Off-Limits' and 'Barrel Lass'.

I found ' in the 558th Aircraft list but not a crew. I was unable to find 'Off-Limits'. Thanks, Evelyn 'Off-Limits' 43-34119 FW-T 387th BG 556th BS. Survived the war. Alf Egil Johannessen Date: 9/22/2005 Time: 6:52 AM Reading thru this excellent treasure trove of B26 information and memories, want to extend best wishes to all 323rd Medium Bomber Group of the Ninth Air Force members, and never-quit survivors.

Particularly, to those who served in the 456th Bomb Squadron in every capacity. Organized in Tampa (One a day in Tampa Bay), I joined the 456th after it moved to Myrtle Beach, S.C. Having just arrived there from Savannah radio school, I was assigned to Luke Hargroves' crew as a---naturally--radio operator-gunner. I had to learn gunnery, like all that shooting stuff, via skeet shooting, then firing the 50 calibers in the waist as we went after isolated ground shooting ranges, far, very far, from other people. Then of course in 1943 via the North Atlantic route with stops at exotic Greenland and Iceland, to our new home base at Earl's Colne.

To the keeper of this fine site, the gathering place of B26 folks, our thanks and gratitude for this tremendous job being done. This message is also written to get the last word, since I just celebrated--if that's the word--my 90th two weeks ago. Guess flying aboard those wonderful B26s for a few years, actually gave me a new lease on life, along with needed practice on regular or hi-speed breathing exercises. All the best to all. Phil, were you with Luke Hargroves on September 21st 1944 when he put 'Shirley Bee' into a sand pile at the edge of the runway, salvaging it. Cheers, Trevor Allen historian b26.com HI TREVOR: The date sounds about rite, and I was with Luke as we landed at this field recently freed from the Nazis.

I think this was our first trip to this field, which was either Lessay or Chartres. We came in for our usual landing, curious as hell about our new home. I was seated against a bulkhead in the rear, when suddenly we hit hard, bounced, with the bullet racks above my head breaking loose, whipping in front of my face.

There was a lengthy screeching stretch before we slowed down, and finally stopped. My headphone plug had been disconnected, so no chance to hear any messages from Luke. Two of us were in the rear, tail gunner Jimmy Myers and myself. As soon as we stopped bouncing, I knew we had to get out before there mite be a fire. I yanked open the waist window where I swung out the guns on a mission, and we both jumped out. I remember running towards the cockpit to see if Luke and the others were getting out. They certainly were and fast.

I was told we were given clearance to land on a runway, where there was still lots of damage from earlier Allied bombing when it was held by the Germans. Either it was a pile of sand which Luke couldn't see until it was too late, or a ditch. Wrote about it in his book. In any case, no injuries despite equipment flailing around the plane's interior, but the plane was wrecked. It was used, as u note, for salvage, and we got ourselves a nice, new shiny plane. What other kind of info do you have regarding the squadron?

Always a pleasure to hear from the squadron, and share memories, thanks to Mike's excellent web site. All the best.

PHIL SCHEIER Phil, I have been around a long time and studying the combat history of the B26 and the men who took it to war for the past 51 years. Have learned a great deal in that time, but always on the lookout for new stories and material. Your story of the crash at Chartres added meat to the bones, anything else interesting to tell us. See if the attached is of interest.

Regards, Trevor 'Shirley Bee' for large image Date: 9/22/2005 Time: 4:32 AM Hi - I don’t have much information but I do have some genealogy on a Marauder man; 2nd Lt. Ambrose, USAAF. I’m actually trying to find more information on him or even a photo. He served in the 554th Bomber Squadron, 386th Bomber Group and was killed September 16, 1944. He is buried at the Cambridge American Cemetery in England. Would you, or someone at www.b26.com be able to help?

Alternatively, would you know what happened on the day he was killed ( I gather that at least another serviceman was killed that day from the same unit )? Any help appreciated. Thanks for your time.

Andrew Wallace Sept. 22, 2005 11:26PM -- Hello Andrew Wallace. I saw your inquiry in guest book this date asking about 2nd Lieutenant James C.

He was a bombardier in the 554th Bomb Squadron, 386th Bomb Group. He was killed on September 11, 1944. I was also flying on that mission with Major Bud Lambert. We had just taken off and were in the process of gaining altitude, as we circled the airdrome at Great Dunmow England. Lambert said to me, 'Look over there to the left at that black smoke coming up-- somebody must have went in!' The mission was called off just after that crash due to a weather report update. The news was forth coming that the pilot of that plane was Major Turner, a former B-17 pilot, and not all that familiar with a B-26 attempting to land with a full load of bombs.

He simply got too slow on short finale and went into the ground upside down! The entire crew were killed. They were: Major E.E. Turner, pilot; Lt. Woolsey, co-pilot; Lt.

Ambrose, bombardier; S/Sgt. Schoffstall; Sgt. Vogiatzis and Pvt. Another tragic event in our Group on this date: 1st.

Ruslander, Jr. Was struck by a revolving B-26 propeller, and was critically injured. He died of his injuries on September 13, 1944 in Bangor Hospital. Klier Historian, 386th Bomb Group Date: 9/21/2005 Time: 5:50 PM Marauderman's Name: Ben Goldsmith Bomb Group: 323rd Bomb Squadron: 455th Comments: My name is Larry Goldsmith and Ben is my dad.

We just returned from the 455th squadron’s 23rd reunion in Reno and I vowed to get more involved in learning about these guys. Even though this was not my first reunion, somehow it struck me more clearly that these men were truly heroes and their legacy must be preserved. I have vowed to get more involved with the children and grandchildren of these brave men to do just that. In addition, it turned out that my wife’s father was in the South African Air Force during the war, stationed in Italy. He was a navigator but it is unclear what plane he flew in.

He was apparently not very talkative when it came to that time in his life and now he is gone so I am trying to get any information I can about what he might have gone through. I know the SAAF flew 26’s but I am not sure if he was in one. Anyway, if there are any SAAF veterans out there who by chance are leafing through this web site and you have any information at all about Italy and maybe you flew with a Johan Nel or a Jan Abraham Nel nicknamed Abry (his brother who was also a pilot) please post a reply to this message. Thanks, Larry Date: 9/16/2005 Time: 10:43 PM Date: 9/8/2005 Time: 10:43 PM Marauderman's Name: Sherman Best Bomb Group: 322nd Bomb Gp Bomb Squadron: 449th squadron Years in service: five Graduation Class: 43J Class Location: Craig Field, Selma AL Comments: I was assigned to B26's after finishing single eng school and flew 63 missions with this squadron.14 of them in the famous Flak-Bait tail number 773. After my first disappointment at not being assigned to a P51 squadron, I found that the old Marauder was a very good airplane and brought me home every time while some of my classmates in the Mustang did not. I remember weekends on London and Paris with Andy Byrd and Hank Bozarth and went back in 2000 to visit all the places and see the changes. Date: 9/7/2005 Time: 9:51 PM My grandfather was a Marauder Man.

Here is a link to info I have managed to put together (NOTE, I have original copies of his flight logs): Date: 9/6/2005 Time: 5:08 PM Marauderman's Name: S/Sgt Edward J Kanthack Bomber Group: 391st Bomber Squadron: 574th Years in Service: '41-'45 Have you ever played the old guessing game 'Twenty Questions'? Well, I have exactly 20 questions about things I found, or failed to find, in my dad's war diary. I'm hoping someone out there can answer for me. Dad's words are in italics. My questions are in bold. And things that are the most important to me are in blue. Date: 9/3/2005 Time: 3:55 PM My name is Bud Rosch and I was a radio operator in B24s ( ).

On the 28th of December 1944 we were shot up badly over the Brenner Pass ( ). Three crew jumped out right over target. The rest tried to get back to our territory. Messerschmitts showed up and 3- B26s saved us - they came in formation with us.

I told them we have no navigator both jumped over target and we needed a heading to the nearest base. They said they won't give us a heading - they will take us there. They showed the base to us but everything on our ship was shot out and we could not get wheels down even with manual controls - so we jumped.

I was shot in both legs and they found me the third day and took me to the English hospital at that base they showed us. Now here is what this request is all about. We never knew who those Maraudermen were to thank them for saving us. We still would like to locate anyone that was on those three B26s.

This happened on the 28th of December 1944 over Italy as we flew out of Grottaglie Italy in the heel of Italy, south of Bari. Is there anyway you can help us find anyone of these 'guys' - this is a wish of ours. Some of us are already gone. We will appreciate any help. Bud Rosch We have a date and a place, any ideas are welcome.

Date: 9/3/2005 Time: 7:29 AM We need material for the new 17th bomb group section of the web site. We're starting with the mission number, target and date and we'd like to build on this information. Date: 8/27/2005 Time: 4:58 PM This message is for that posted a question on 10/1/2004 The aircraft 'Mission Belle' was shot down Dec. The pilot was my Great Uncle 1st LT.

It took a Flak burst between the engine and fuselage killing all on board. Ryan Fox Date: 8/24/2005 Time: 7:15 PM Calling all `Marauder Men`! Those who have visited this site will recall I wrote an article & pictures entitled 'Mountain Marauder' about Marauder Man. This I was able to compile from contact with the pilots brother, as well as archive records. My latest project for a book involves crashes around the Isles and Scottish Hebrides, and one such incident involved a B-26 on a ferry flight to the UK.

During a spell of low cloud, and with mechanical & radio trouble, the B-26 made a hasty landing at Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, 24th June 1944. With only 1,500ft of runway she overshot, hit a truck & was written off. The pilot, 2/Lt Ed Smolen, Co-Pilot 2/Lt Ed Smith & Nav 2/Lt John Sisson were killed, and 3 survived: Engineer/Gunner: Sgt Walter C. McFadden, # XXXX0310, Air Corps Radio/Gunner: S/Sgt Philip W.

Jones, # XXXX3731, Air Corps Gunner Sgt: J.E. Mattison, # XXXX2566, Air Corps I am trying to locate the survivors or anyone who knew them. Any help from the three survivors, or info or pictures of any of the crew would be most welcome. Thanks & Regards. Dave Earl Date: 8/22/2005 Time: 10:37 PM.

“Tonight I learned that I will be transferred tomorrow to the 475th squadron and given a chance to check out as a first pilot.' Date: 8/22/2005 Time: 10:18 PM Greetings, my name is Donald Kirkland and my father, Sherman L. Was a B26 veteran.What little my father talked about his time in the service during WW2 was that he was stationed in Belgium and didn't fly on very many missions.

He said most of his time overseas was fighting illness,several that were probably contracted due to the run down conditions in Europe in the middle of a world war. He was a radio/gunner and I have some old manuals from his time in the service. One that I can remember after combing thru boxes of family artifacts is a training manual for the gun he was assigned to on the plane. If I might ask.what exactly did a radio/gunner do on the B26? I know that the primary mission was to operate the radio, but, where was his gun location?

I don't know what unit he was assigned to except that he did train in San Marcos Texas (communication training I think) and Barksdale, in Louisiana. Well, thank you for your time, my father was a good man and I miss him. My thanks to all those who served then and all those who have served since.

Donald Kirkland Date: 8/22/2005 Time: 10:16 PM Marauderman's Name: PFC Billy Chinn Bomb Group: 40-1475 Bomb Squadron: 33rd Years in service:? Graduation Class:?

Class Location: Lowry Field Comments: I am searching for information about the B-26 that crashed into Keller Peak around Riverside, California on either 12/30 or 12/31 of 1941. I understand that the crew was testing the Norden Bombsight. Billy is my great uncle and unfortunately I never got to meet him, but I would appreciate any information about him, the crew, and the crash. Thanks to all, Randy Woodruff Date: 8/22/2005 Time: 10:13 PM I am looking for information about Clarence E. Sox, S/Sgt, 37th Bomber Sqdn 17th Bomber group, who was lost on 24 February 1943, per information contained in 'missing in action report', the report states he is memorialized: North Africa American Cemetery, Carthage, Tunisia. The Viet Nam Veterans Assoc. Group are having a 'get together of WWII Veterans of our County (Hyde County, North Carolina) this Saturday, 27 August---Do you by chance have any information at all concerning this man that you could share with me?

If so it would be deeply appreciated. The only information I have is he was from Hyde County N.C., yet I can find no data about him in the county, nor family, nor anyone who knew him.

Quite a mystery. Thanks for your help, Roy Clarke Date: 8/21/2005 Time: 2:03 PM Marauderman's Name: John (Jack) Lane Bomb Group: 322nd Bomb Squadron: 449th Years in service: 42/46 Graduation Class: 42J Class Location: Columbus, MI Comments: I was an instructor pilot at Barksdale Field for a year and a half before going over seas and joining the 322nd BG in June of 1944. Eventually we moved to Beauvais France and then on to Le Culot Belgium. I flew 38 missions with the 449th squadron where I was operations officer. After the war I was stationed in Frankfort Germany flying C-47s and moving personnel and freight around Europe. Returned to the States in late 45.The B-26 I flew ( Je Reviens ) ended up under the Eiffel Tower on display with other aircraft that were used in the European Theater. If anyone out there has any information on the following personnel please contact me; Edward (Ned) Grubb, William (Curly) Mills, Woody Woodward, Harper Allen, John Alderson, Irving Pincus, Thomas Nelson or any other members of the 449th.

Jack Lane Date: 8/21/2005 Time: 8:17 AM From Michele Becchi, WWII historical researcher Reggio Emilia, North Italy Hello, my name is Michele Becchi, I'm an historical researcher about air war over my town in WWII. On July 7, 1944 a mixed formations of B-25 and B-26 hit the railroad bridge north of my town (Reggio Emilia, North Italy, Po Valley), does anyone know the squadron who hit the bridge? I have checked 319th and 320th group mission lists without results, and I have found nothing about 17th BG. Anyone can help me? Thanks in advance, Michele Michele - here is what The 17thBG historian says they did on 7-7-44: The 17th flew two missions that day. Aulia Munition factory Italy ( blew it up ). Cellecchio fuel & ammunition dump, Italy ( did not drop bombs.) Hope this helps, Don Enlow Date: 8/11/2005 Time: 8:24 PM Name: Mayo James Reece Group: 130th AAF, BU (CCTS-F) Squadron: 'D' Years: 43-45 Location: Norfolk, VA Comments: My father, 1st Lt.

Mayo Reece, was a tow target pilot flying out of Norfolk AAF, until May 23, 1945 when his TB-26C, No. 41-35399 crashed. There were 4 crewmen, only one survived.

The other men who died were co-pilot 2nd Lt. Guy Abbott and engineer Sgt. Jeffress Craddock. Tow reel operator S/Sgt. Michael Matyola survived. According to the accident report, this crash was observed by Boatswain Mate First Class Frank Elliott and Seaman First Class Hoel Fowler. I would like to hear from anyone with knowledge about these men or about the crash or about the tow target missions themselves.

I can't imagine anyone would have pictures of the planes towing targets, but if someone did, I would like to see them, if possible. Jim Upper Date: 8/10/2005 Time: 8:28 PM 323rd BG and 454th BS reunion reminder. Tuesday August 16th is the last day for hotel reservations. Contact Roy Bozych for details and registration information.

Date: 8/10/2005 Time: 6:20 AM Looking for insignia patches for the 387th BG and 557th BG. My Grandfather, Vic Squires, was a member. I believe his cadet class was 43B. Can you help? Thanks, Gary Witcher Jr. 556 557 558 559 Date: 8/9/2005 Time: 9:38 PM 'Major Mac' FRANKFORT, KY - James Porter McCarty.

Life Celebration services for James Porter McCarty, 83, of Frankfort, KY. Military services will be held Tues., Feb.

22, 2005 at Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Nicholasville. 16, 2005, Lexington, KY. A native of Eminence, KY he was a country boy, proud veteran, loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed a lengthy military career. He retired from the United States Air Force in 1963 with the rank of Major after receiving many distinguished service awards. He was past Commander of the 391st Bomb Group and veteran of WWII and the Korean War. Following his military career he served as principal of the Somerset Vocational School and was instrumental in establishing the first and only Federal Aviation Maintenance School in Kentucky in 1970.

He retired from the Dept. Of Education in 1986. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Somerset, where he served as deacon and elder. He was cofounder of the First Christian Church of Ft. Walton Beach Florida; past member of the Rotary, Kiwanis, Elks, and YMCA. He was the son of the late Stanley and Aleene Constantine McCarty. Optical Flares Keygen Download Cs6 there. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Wilson McCarty.

Survivors include his son, two daughters, three sisters, three brothers, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren.

I lost a friend. -MS Date: 8/7/2005 Time: 7:51 PM T/Sgt Frederick A. Naas, Engineer/Gunner, 596th Bomb Squadron, 397th Bomb Group, passed away in Royal Oak, MI after a long illness on 25 May 2005. Posted by his son, James Frederick Naas Date: 8/7/2005 Time: 9:23 AM Hello, I am trying to get in touch with Mr. David L B Gearing (() note: contact email inop). In your post you reference your original crew with P 2nd Lt. MacKamey that was shot down over Utah Beach on D-Day.

My uncle, Sgt. Finn, was on that plane that was shot down. I was hoping you have further information on my uncle, the plane (The Bad Penny), or any other details you may have.

Please contact me if you have any information. Your assistance is appreciated. Chris Gelsomino Date: 8/6/2005 Time: 7:48 AM I came across your excellent B-26 website on the internet and thought you may be able to help me.

I am an aviation artist and am planning a project involving a B-26 from the 387th BG at Ongar, Essex in the Aug/Sep 1943 time-frame. I have never worked on a B-26 painting before as I am normally painting B-17s and B-24s, or other such heavy bombers, however, this is an opportunity for me to get to know an aircraft I have always wanted to work with. I am looking for the nose art, in colour if it exists, of the ship, '. Maybe you can point me in the right direction? Also, can you tell me if the ships at this station were all in olive drab (with grey undersides) at the time period I require? I do believe that B-26Bs were the ship the crews were using at this time.

Can you confirm this for me? If you could recommend any books that would help me put together a 387th ship of the 1943 period at Ongar I would be very grateful indeed. Warm Regards, Alexandre Jay Date: 8/5/2005 Time: 11:01 PM Greetings - I found your ad after typing in ' (a Sgt. I knew in 50's who was shot down over Italy in WW2) I would like any link to find out where he is now. He was the best Morse code radio op. Any help appreciated.

Date: 8/4/2005 Time: 8:53 PM - I would like to correct the answer to your request for info on the plane named 4F on 2003. We were in the 386th Bomb Group. 554th Bomb Squadron. I have a picture of Bar Fly back home and when I get home I'll try to find it and send it off.

Also a member of crew that got shot down with us was Woody, not Weedy. I wrote a letter to Mrs. Tiller after the war and told her about her son going down with plane. We corresponded for years later. I'm not sure whether I got a picture of 4F.

- John Zitnyar Jr. Date: 8/4/2005 Time: 7:23 PM Hi - responding to a posting from Oct, 2002 from who is looking for Stan Morgenstern. I am alive and well and would love to answer any questions I can for him. Best if he contacts my son Jim. Thanks, Stan Date: 8/4/2005 Time: 6:39 PM Saw your website dedicated to the B-26.

My father, William Draganchuk (shortened to “Dragan” in 1947), and who is still as of this date alive at 82, was a bombardier-navigator in the 391st BG, 386th BG and the 409th BG. He mainly flew in the B-26’s but also a small number of missions in the A-20 and A-26. He does not recall his squadron number, although from years back I recall it was one of BS’s in the 550’s-I think it was either 554 or 555. After cadet and flight training in TX (Beeville?), he shipped overseas and first arrived in England around the summer of 1944 and when the units left for France in late Sep/early Oct 1944 he went with them. I do not know the number of missions he flew, and he no longer remembers. However, there seemed to be plenty. He recalls supporting Patton’s troops during the breakout at Bastogne and bombing the Remagen bridge (and missing that target---thank God he says b/c it was later needed to cross into Germany).

He also has told me often of a mission where his plane was shot up so badly no one knew how they made it back, especially, since the pilot flew it back on one engine (out of two!) since the other was badly damaged due to flak. At the time of his assignment to the 9th AAF, he was a 1st Lt. At the war’s end, he was promoted to Captain and, having been qualified to fly, had on occasion co-piloted a C-47 cargo mission or two. His ribbons/award include the Air Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Good Conduct Ribbon, World War II Victory Medal, African-European-Middle East Campaign Medal, American Campaign Medal; Occupation Medal. In addition to the standard WWII ribbons and medals, his awards include the Air Medal and a Presidential Unit Citation. I don’t know what kind of records exist anymore. Any further information that you know of would be of great help.

He has not kept up with anyone of those days although he does remember that now-deceased actor Robert Preston (at that time a Major) was a member of the staff. I encourage anyone who remembers him to contact me.

George Dragan c/o William Dragan Date: 8/3/2005 Time: 8:58 PM My dad is here by me -, he was crew chief with the “Winnie Dee” till before D-Day he remembers Andrew Byrd - if you want more information email me. Dean Sharpe Date: 8/3/2005 Time: 8:30 PM My father,, was a B-26 navigator in the ETO.

He flew out of England and was awarded he DFC for actions as a lead navigator on D-day. He was in the 387th Bomb Group, 556th Bomb Squadron. Sincerely, Stan Sloane Date: 8/3/2005 Time: 7:55 PM The Passing of a Marauder Man During the evening of July 30th,, my dad, passed away at his home with my mom, his wife of 45 years by his side.

I had just visited them the day before and we knew Dad wouldn't be able to hang on much longer. Our family had decided to keep dad at home to his final day.

My mom truly has done all that was humanly possible to keep him with us long after the doctors thought she could. It's difficult to express in words the love and devotion they felt for each other.

The commitment to family and maintaining the unity of their marriage was second to none. I believe the inner strength and commitment of my parent’s generation is something that this world is losing daily. They are part of The Greatest Generation that will eventually only live on through their descendants.

Dad will be cremated this week and funeral services will be held on Saturday the 6th in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He will then be interred at Arlington Nation Cemetery sometime in October. We don't have an exact date yet. Regards, Roland Moorhead Date: 7/31/2005 Time: 2:26 PM Monday, November 29, 1943 - 386th Bomb Group: Target, Airdrome located at Chievries, Belgium. Briefing was underway at 0600 hours: IX Bomber Command Field Order Number 147, and 386th Bomb Group Field Order Number 48, directs the 322nd, and 386th Bomb Groups to attack the airdrome located at Chrievies, Belgium.

Target number ZB50. Both Groups will supply thirty-six bombers plus four extras. Each aircraft will carry six 500 pound general purpose demolition bombs - each of which is fused for one-tenth second nose and one-one- hundredth second tail. RAF II Group will furnish Spitfire escort and support for both Bomb Groups. The fighter escort is made up of the following: One squadron of Spits close escort for the 386th. The 322nd and the 386th Groups will share two squadrons of escort cover, three squadrons of high cover, and two squadrons of top cover.

Tuesday, February 22, 1944 - 386th Bomb Group: Captain Lehman was awakened by Major Thornton at 0400 hours, about thirty minutes later they along with all lead and deputy lead officers met in the intelligence room. Walls of the room were covered with charts, many had colored pins stuck into them.

The target for today and route was laid out along with red circles indicating known flak batteries. Numbers showed how many enemy aircraft and type that could be expected on this trip. Lead Bombardier Lehman voiced his disapproval to an S-2 Officer about the wisdom of attacking the same target for the third day in a row; the target selection prevailed! After completion of the pre-briefing all joined other early risers in the officers mess for their breakfast, which for the most part consisted of coffee and lots of cigarettes. Within the hour all scheduled flight crews made their way to the briefing room. Date: 7/30/2005 Time: 11:08 AM Has anybody heard of or have any evidence that the Australians flew Martin B-26s? George Parker, 397th Pilot Date: 7/29/2005 Time: 10:44 PM I am doing research for a book on the 17 December 1944 mission flown by the 15th AF against the Odertal (Kozle, Poland) Refineries.

Several of the B-24 Groups (484th, 485th, 464th) had B-24s that were Ferrets and were ECM/RCM/ELINT capable. These a/c carried an 11th crewman to operate the 'special' radios and 'green belly' equipment in a special compartment in the aft bomb bay. One 485th B-24M had a canard type antenna under the nose.

I noted with great interest 27 December 2002 posting on an a 'special' radio operator aboard 320/442 B-3 which was downed 29 Jan. 1944 over Ladispoli, Italy. I had no idea the ECM/RCM/ELINT equipment was used in mediums. Anyone have anymore specifics relating to B-26s in this role? John Bybee Date: 7/29/2005 Time: 10:36 PM Marauderman's Name: Ernest Septime PETROWSKY, SR. Bomb Group: 386th Bomb Squadron: 552nd Years in service: 16 Jan 42 - 19 Sept 45 Graduation Class:?

Class Location:? Comments: I have been searching for years for any mention of my grandfather anywhere, hoping to cross paths with anyone who knew him. Of course, as the years pass on, the chances become slimmer, as the great heroes of WWII are passing on with each passing day.

But, I won't give up. The information I have comes only from the copies of the 3 military forms I have: Form 100; Certificate of Honorable Discharge; Form 53-55. He was from New Orleans, LA. He also went by Ernie, Trosky or Trotsky (or some variation) and Big Daddy.

His place of entry was Camp Shelby, Miss. Prior to active duty, he was a coin and vending machine salesman. On active duty his occupational specialty and # was Communication Chief 542. He was a MSGT at time of separation. Battles/Campaigns: Air Offensive Europe, Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes, Central Europe, WDGO 33 45. Decorations/Citations: Good Conduct Medal AR 600-68; Unit Citation GO 254 Hq 9th AF 44; EAMETO Med He was never wounded (or if he was, noone ever found out.) Service schooling he rec'd: Radio Operator; Radio Maintenance High Frequency. All of his paperwork says he was in the Army, but I thought the transition/separation or whatever it was called between the Army and Army Air Corps and Air Force occurred about this time.

While in England, he met and married a girl by the name of Ezora Wilman, but I know nothing else about that marriage as the marriage to my grandmother, Ouida, came later. My grandfather passed away of Alzheimer's 14 October 1983 in Tampa, FL (and is buried there). Any information would be greatly appreciated.

And once again, a great big thank you to all of the warriors and heroes in uniform. I cannot think of a greater legacy to pass on to our youth than freedom!!!! God Bless America!!!!! Very Respectfully, Vanya Malmstead Vanya, he was a Master Sergeant in the 552nd B.S. Was in the communications section.

Date: 7/29/2005 Time: 10:32 PM I read with interest () about a B-26 being shot down in January 1944 with a 'special' radio operator aboard. In conducting research on signals intelligence support to combat operations in Europe in WW II, I have gathered details documenting the use of airborne voice intercept operators (German linguists) who flew aboard B-17 and B-24 bombing missions from bases in Italy during 1944 and 1945.

Typically, a bomb group installed a special intercept radio receiver in one of its bombers, and the German linguist (special radio operator) would use that radio to monitor voice communications between attacking German fighters and the German fighter control stations. In turn, the airborne voice intercept operator (German linguist) would forward the leader of the flight of bombers of pending attacks and also gather intelligence that could be used to plan targets for future missions. Although I have no confirmation of airborne voice intercept operators (German linguists) flying missions aboard B-26 missions, it is reasonable to assume that the 'special' radio operator aboard the mission with S/Sgt Howard W. Young (320 Bomb Group, 442nd BS) in January 1944 was probably one of the German linguists/voice intercept operators. Larry Tart Date: 7/29/2005 Time: 3:42 PM Hello, I am an academic at Liverpool John Moores University in the UK. I am researching into a raid made against rail marshalling yards at Hasselt, and Coxyde airfield in Belgium, on the 8th.

Of April 1944. The operation was carried out by 9th USAAF units, 198 B-26s and 32 P-47s took part (including units from the 322nd BG, the only unit I have been so far able to identify) which I understand was the biggest tactical raid of the campaign. I am researching this operation through a growing interest in the stories of the men and women of the USAAF in WW2, but also in the hope of a small positive outcome after all these years. The raid resulted in a crater field, some of which remains and has developed into an important wildlife site of over 117 ponds, which local people are campaigning to preserve. Building up a social history (and perhaps some links between veterans and residents?) may help them preserve this beautiful and valuable site, which seems to me at least a worthwhile memorial, as well as valuable in its own right. Were you involved?

Can you help me with information, references, stories? Jim Hollinshead M/Y Hasselt was third mission for 394th BG. Group Leader: Caney. 36 A/C, 57.75 tons dropped, poor results. Coxyde Airdrome was 11th mission for 344th BG (Belgium coast North of Dunkirk) M/Y Hasselt was 151st mission of 323rd BG. PM-mission, 39 a/c. M/Y Hasselt was 142nd mission of 386th BG.

Date: 7/28/2005 Time: 6:39 AM Perhaps someone will be able to help me to find what I am looking for. My name is Frederic Henoff and I am a French amateur historian. I make a research work regarding missions of the 8th and 9th AF during the second world war over the Bourges area, center of France. I will like to know the circumstances of the crash of the B-26 below. - B-26 Marauder 'Hoot's Zoot Shooter' serial number 41-31676 coded TQ-G from 387th BG / 559th BS, lost in September or October 1944, 12 miles S.

Of Bourges, France. According to the sources, shot up by fighters and belly landed. I am surprised by this accident because at that time the battle front was further towards the East, close to the German border and Bourges is in the center of France.

Perhaps not a war mission flight but an accident during an airlink flight? I hope to not importune you by this message and I thank you by advance for the assistance which you will be able to bring to me. Best regards, Frederic Henoff Date: 7/24/2005 Time: 9:43 AM Can anyone help me with any information on George P. Burnett, 323bg, 453bs, serial #XXXX867?

He was shot down Jan.14th,1945 over St. Vith flying in support of Bastogne. He was captured and survived. I was his physician in 1986 and treated him for complications of leg shrapnel wounds.

His family knows little of his flying experience, and I am writing an article about his story and medical condition for a medical journal. Thank you, Will Ryan This was the 287th mission for 323rd BG, target Steinbruck Highway Bridge. Group Leaders were Adams and Kohnert.

36 Marauders took of for this PM-mission from Station A-69, Laon-Athies, France, on Sunday 14 Jan 1945. Group Leader Adams' Marauder was 42-107588 VT-R, MACR # 11926. Alf Egil Johannessen Date: 7/23/2005 Time: 6:07 PM I am a South African who has been living in the States for a number of years. My Uncle (my Mom's brother) is the Dick Townsend referred to in the paragraph below from the of your website. It has been a lifelong dream of his to travel to the Smithsonian to see WW2 aircraft and hopefully a Marauder. Due to nursing his ailing wife, he never left South Africa.

She sadly died a few months ago. He is now planning to visit us sometime between mid August and mid September this year and feels as if it is a dream come true (first time to the US and he is in his mid eighties!!) He does not have a definite date as he is waiting for his US visa to arrive and will then make his flight reservation. I just thought I would pass this information on for your interest and also, in case you had any ideas of related items of interest in the DC area - we are definitely taking him to the Dulles Smithsonian. Thank you for your interest. Regards, Lyn Hopkins (See paragraph below) 'Disaster struck only three days after commencing operations when the O.C. Col Robbs and his crew were shot down over Suda Bay, Crete in FB478 'T'.

A photograph of this Marauder going down was deemed to be a freak photograph since it showed an apparently whole Marauder flying below the formation whereas closer inspection showed that the tail section was upside down and several hundred feet above the aircraft. Jack Robbs and his co-pilot Lt.

'Dick' Townsend were the only two survivors while four other crew went down with the plane.' The 387th and 397th Bomb Groups are having a join reunion in DC in September - you're invited! Date: 7/23/2005 Time: 6:01 PM Name: 1st Lt. Mc Glocklin, Pilot Bomb Gp: 322nd Squadron: 450th Years: 43-44 Graduation Class:? Class Location: Idaho?

Comments: Our uncle went missing during a mission on May 9, 1944. We have always presumed he went down with his plane.

Authorities declared him officially KIA in May of 1945. None of his crew members were found at the crash site, they must have parachuted from the plane. The only thing that was returned to his mother, our grandmother, Effie Mc Glocklin, was a piece of parachute jump cord with only part of his last name on it and his wings that were partially burned and melted.

We believe that he arrived at Station #485, Andrews Field, Essex on June 12, 1943. Prior to this date it has been told to us that he was originally was stationed in North Africa and later was transferred to Essex. Our uncle is buried in Normandy American Cemetery and my brother has even visited his grave site during an extensive trip to Europe.

Neither one of us knew him. We only have some pictures and memories as told to us by our mother, his sister and Grandpa. It was never spoken about by our Grandmother, too painful we always presumed. We are now in our late 40's and mid 50's and have so many questions as to what happened during his mission and what the objectives of he and his crew were that day. Is there any way that any and all information that is available possible for you to provide for us? There are only three of us cousins still alive from the Mc Glocklin line. None of us have children.

I guess we just want to know more about his accomplishments during his service for our fine country since we were never able to meet him. Are there any surviving members that may remember him? Contact us by email. Please, any information or contact names would be so very appreciated by all of us. Sincerely, Toni MacDonald Ron MacDonald Kevin Mc Glocklin Pilot 1st Lt Lyle G. McGlocklin: B-26B-30-MA 41-31954 322nd BG. Fire in left engine, caught fire, no FLAK or fighters.

MACR# 4478 Mr. Mc Glocklin is buried in, Plot C, Row 13, Grave 25. He was awarded the Air Medal and 4 Oak Leaf Clusters. Date: 7/22/2005 Time: 6:50 AM Marauder Man: Air Force: 9th Bomb Group: 394th Squadron: 585th This is being sent in honor of 1st Lt. Kirby and his crew--shot down over Creil, France on June 12, 1944. Narrative Description of the Last Mission of B-26-B-55 Marauder 42-96117 of the Ninth Air Force's 394th Bombardment Group 595th Squadron.

Kirby's plane was on a mission with 36 other planes on June 12, 1944. Their target was the Eiffel railroad bridge in Conflans St. Kirby's plane was shot down just before the formation reached the Initial Point Date: 7/22/2005 Time: 6:40 AM I have been doing some research on my Grandfather who was a flight surgeon on a B-26 during the war. His name is Dr. Wentzel, and he was part of the 572nd squadron of the 391st group. I'm getting more info from him, like where was he stationed, when did he get to Europe, and what was the name of his plane just to name a few. When I get all this info, I will pass it along to you.

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