41-34714 Chicago Cyclone

media-41596.jpeg UPL 41596 Ground crewmen work on a B-26 Maraduer (serial number 41-34714) nicknamed "Chicago Cyclone" of the 323rd Bomb Group.

Wartime Photography 1943-44 - E.B. Freeland

Removed association to Stansted, as it is unlikely to have been taken there- the aircraft was assigned to the 323rd Bomb Group originally based at Earls Colne

Object Number - UPL 41596 - Ground crewmen work on a B-26 Maraduer (serial number 41-34714) nicknamed "Chicago Cyclone" of the 323rd Bomb Group. Wartime Photography 1943-44...

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Private First Class Barbara O'Brien of the Womens Army Corps, paints the nose of a B-26 Marauder (YU-Y. serial number 41-34982) nicknamed "Jolly Roger" of the 323rd Bomb Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publcation 4 Dec 1943.' [stamp] and '295589.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'W.A.C.S. on duty at a Bomber Station. Associated Press Photo shows:- Pfc: Barbara O'Brien painting the Jolly Roger on the nose of a Marauder with the crew looking on.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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from photo album of pictures taken by EB Freeland, my grandfather

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