Martin B-26 Marauder crash, Jun 9, 1942 (8 killed), Salam...
Martin B-26 Marauder accident on June 9, 1942 near Salamaua Morobe, Papua New Guinea with 8 fatalities.
- Date: June 9, 1942
- Aircraft: Martin B-26 Marauder
- Location: Salamaua Morobe, Papua New Guinea
- Fatalities: 8
- Phase of flight: En route
The Martin B 26 Marauder The Virginian was one of eleven bombers raiding Lae and Salamaua when up to 20 Zeros attacked the formation over the target. The aircraft was shot down into a bay about 30 miles south of Salamaua. All eight crew were killed.