About This File
FS2004 Martin B-26 Marauder "Nightmare", S/N 41-17769, belonged to the 394BG, 586BS. The 394th Bombardment Group (Medium) was constituted on 15 February 1943. Activated on 5 March 1943. Moved to England, February 1944 and assigned to Ninth AF. Entered combat in March 1944 and helped to prepare for the invasion of Normandy by hitting V-weapon sites, marshalling yards, bridges, air-dromes and gun emplacements. On D-Day, bombed gun positions at Cherbourg; afterward, struck communications, fuel supplies, and strong points in support of the Normandy campaign. Aided the breakthrough at St Lo by bombing targets in the area on 25 July 1944. Textures only for Dave Eckert's HHIKER.ZIP. Repaint by Damian Radice.