Aleutian Islands in WWII, 1/72-1/48-1/32....

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Martin B-26 MA Marauder #40-1456, 77th BS, 28th CG
7 March, 1942 take-off accident. Pilot aborted take-off due to insufficient speed, struck an embankment and collapsed the nosewheel causing damage to both engines and one propeller blade to shatter. Blade punctured the fuselage and penetrated the oxygen bottle in cockpit causing a small fire. Fire extinguished by crew. Minor injuries to pilot.


Accident report 42-03-07021 National Archives
 
Martin B-26 MA Marauder #401454, 77th BS, 28th CG, Elmendorf Field, AK
Nosewheel collapsed while taxiing after landing. Nosewheel down lock failed to engage. both engines, nosewheel doors, damaged. No injuries.


Accident Report 42-04-15-027 National Archives

Note the addition of the last two numbers of the serial number below the full serial number on the tail.
 
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