In article ,
"nice guy" writes:
I believe you're refering to the Douglas B-26 Invader, also known as the JD.
These were used as tow aircraft by the VU squadrons. Look it up on Google
for more information.

It's easy to get confused, but during WW 2, the USN obtained 225
Martin B-26Cs as JM-1s ( BuNos 66595-66794 and 75183-75207)
They were operated between 1943 and 1955.
They also received 32 TB-26Gs as JM-2s in 1945.

The Marauders were replaced by about 150 Douglas B-26s (Redesignated
from A-26s when the Air Force eliminated the 'A' designation for light
bombers in 1948.) which were designated as JD-1s. JD-1s which were
still in service in 1962 were given teh Tri-Service designation of
UB-26J.

"RPT217" wrote in message
...
I am researching a feature on a target tow squadron that was based at
Glenview
Naval Air Station near Chicago, Illinois in July 1945. They flew Martin
B-26
bombers and towed targets over the shoreline of Lake Michigan for gunners
from
Great Lakes Naval Training Center.

I was in boot camp at the time, and observed several near-misses during
gunnery
practice where the aircraft was nearly hit by badly aimed fire. During
our
training, we would joke that those pilots should all receive combat pay
for
extra-hazardous duty.

From a historical perspective, I think this would make an interesting
article.
Any information will be appreciated. I would especially like to interview
some
of the pilots if they can be located.

Richard T.





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