Double Header B-26 Marauder Operations Spring 1944 (Restored - HD)

See round the clock 9th Tactical Air Force Martin Marauder B-26 missions in the spring of 1944 leading up to the D-Day landings. To maximize usage of available aircraft and personnel, squadrons often flew two a day “Doubleheader” missions. You'll see base operations in England followed by Marauders striking a wide variety of locations including supply depots, enemy airfields & more. The first mission would launch at first light, form up and fly to France or other nearby destinations in German occupied Northern Europe, drop their loads and return to base in England. Then all aircraft would refuel & rearm in 45 minutes while crews grabbed a quick lunch, and then immediately take off to fly another mission that afternoon. Missions were flown at ten to twelve thousand feet and encountered heavy FLAK coming and going. Highlights include scenes featuring the legendary 323rd Bomb Group “White Tailed Marauders” identifiable by the white stripes on their tails, B-26 “Truman's Folly” that flew 177 missions and a 19 year old pilot belly landing a damaged B-26 with only one landing gear down, sustaining minimal damage. This documentary was shot by the 4th AAFCCU and was only shown to serving personnel.
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