41-31677 Jisther

Technical Sergeant George Vasaumper, crew chief of the 387th Bomb Group stands with a colleague and a B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-31677) nicknamed "Jisther". Image via George Vasaumper. media-396042.jpg FRE 7316 Technical Sergeant George Vasaumper, crew chief of the 387th Bomb Group stands with a colleague and a B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-31677) nicknamed "Jisther". Image via George Vasaumper. Aircraft in which 1st Lt James Brantley was killed on 6 August 1944. Roger Freeman Collection

6 August accident linking the aircraft to 1st Lt Brantley - source: Peter Crouchman, Alan Crouchman, Robert C. Allen, William J. Thompson, Jr., 556th Bomb. Squadron, B-26 Marauder Reference and Operations Guide, p6 as quoted in http://www.387bg.com/387th%20Bombardment%20Group%20-%20Chronology.htm

Object Number - FRE 7316 - Technical Sergeant George Vasaumper, crew chief of the 387th Bomb Group stands with a colleague and a B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-31677)...

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387th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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Technical Sergeant George Vasaumper, crew chief of the 387th Bomb Group stands with a colleague and a B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-31677) nicknamed "Jisther". Image via George Vasaumper.

James H Brantley

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 387th Bomb Group 556th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-663838
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
Two airmen of the 556th Bomb Squadron, 387th Bomb Group with a B-26 Marauder (FW-J, serial number 42-107684) nicknamed "Top Sarge II". Image via George Vasaumper.

George Vasaumper

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 387th Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Crew Chief

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41-31677: Gallery (7 items)

The nose art of a B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-31677) nicknamed "Jisther" of the 387th Bomb Group.

Object number: FRE 6405 - The nose art of a B-26 Marauder (serial number 41...

Technical Sergeant George Vasaumper, crew chief of the 387th Bomb Group stands with a colleague and a B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-31677) nicknamed "Jisther". Image via George Vasaumper.

Object number: FRE 7316 - Technical Sergeant George Vasaumper, crew chief of...

A ground crewman of the 387th Bomb Group with a B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-31677) nicknamed "Jisther".

Object number: FRE 7327 - A ground crewman of the 387th Bomb Group with a B...

Ground crew of the 387th Bomb Group isnpect a B-26 Marauder (FW-C, serial number 41-31677) nicknamed "Jisther" after it collided with a hangar.

Object number: FRE 8193 - Ground crew of the 387th Bomb Group isnpect a B-26...

Ground crew of the 387th Bomb Group isnpect a B-26 Marauder (FW-C, serial number 41-31677) nicknamed "Jisther" after it collided with a hangar.

Object number: FRE 8194 - Ground crew of the 387th Bomb Group isnpect a B-26...