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.

"RPT217" wrote in message
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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.