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  JM-1 Marauder Bureau Number 66744  
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VMJ-2

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USMC July 1945

Aircraft History
Built by Martin in Baltimore, Maryland. Delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as B-26C-30-MO Marauder serial number 41-355?? (last two digits unknown in the range of 41-35543 to 41-35547 either 43, 44, 45, 46 or 47). Converted into an AT-23B for use as a target tug. Assigned to the U.S. Navy (USN) as JM-1 Marauder bureau number 66744.

Wartime History
Delivered to the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC). Assigned to Marine Utility Squadron 2 (VMJ-2). Painted in overall orange for target tow training missions. The left side of the nose had a circular motif and the tail had a black spade with a white "J" in the center.

Mission History
During July 1945 force landed wheels up on Saipan.

References
USAF Serial Number Search Results - B-26C-30-MO Marauder 41-35543–41-35547
"35543/35547 to US Navy as JM-1"
Navy Serial Number Search Results - JM-1 Marauder 66744

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Last Updated
June 18, 2023

 

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