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To: 45Auto

My uncle who is now 85, flew several missions in this plane as part of the the 449th Bombardment Squadron, 322nd Bombardment Group (nicknamed the 'Annihilators').


2 posted on 02/17/2006 6:09:15 PM PST by 45Auto (Big holes are (almost) always better.)
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To: 45Auto

Because of teh short stubby wings, one of the nicknams for it was the "Baltimore Whore". No visible means of support. My Grand Father was a line chief im World War 2, he told a lot about this eras aircraft.


3 posted on 02/17/2006 6:13:06 PM PST by TXBSAFH (Proud Dad of Twins, What Does Not Kill You Makes You Stronger!!!!!!)
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To: 45Auto
I had a model of this specific B26 when I was a kid - Revell made it, if I recall.

After reading Martin Caidin's Ragged Rugged Warriors when I was in the 6th grade, I really fell in love with the B26

18 posted on 02/17/2006 6:37:11 PM PST by jscd3
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