My cousin has done extensive research on the B-26 and shared some of that information with us, including information about my uncle's life. None of this was discussed when we were growing up - I think it was still too painful and this was years and decades after the war was over.
My uncle was killed in Europe transporting officers to North Africa according to what we know.
My dad was able to see a Marauder (I believe in Washington DC) before he died. My sister said he broke down when he saw it (he was the kid brother).
We were told at the air museum in Colorado Springs that there is one Marauder that is operational and two that are being worked on. I hope to see one at some point.
I am working on getting possession of my uncle's Purple Heart - it is currently with an aunt by marriage who is 90 and there are no heirs after she dies - she seems not to want to give it to me, I'd like to pass it down to my son and grandchildren - whom I've been educating about my uncle. These stories should be passed down in families.
Here is a photo of my uncle and his crew, taken in Louisiana:
