| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 41-31850 |
| Alternate Serial: | 131850 |
| Military Code: | RG-S |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Martin B-26 Marauder (179) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin B-26 Marauder (AT-23/JM-1) |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin B-26B Marauder |
| C/n (msn): | 3564 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 434 BG/453 BS |
| Aircraft Name: | The Deacon |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Great Dunmow (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Photo Date: | 21 September 1943 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 483020 |
| Photo Comment |
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Flak damage prevented the nose gear locking. When it collapsed the forward fuselage crumpled and the aircraft was written off. Believed to be at Great Dunmow, where the aircraft was based. To prevent the runway being blocked, the pilot was probably directed to land in the "rough". Photo from: National Archives at College Park, Maryland This photo was added on 2 August 2022, and has since been viewed 992 times. |