The nose art of a B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-34692) nicknamed "Mr Fala" of the 323rd Bomb Group named after President Roosevelt's dog "Fala". Passed for publication 18 Aug 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'The Marauder ... 300 MPH Medium Bomber. The Martin B-26 Marauder two-motor medium bombers are being used by the U.S. Eighth Air Force in daylight attacks on Europe. Powered by two 2,000 h.p. radial engines, the Marauder has a top speed well in excess of 300 m.p.h., and bomb-load of 2,500 lbs. Machine guns are fitted in the nose and tail, and a power-operated turret in the top of the fuselage. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Named after President Roosevelt's dog "Fala", one of the Maurauders[sic] carries this picutre on its nose. WOR 259761. 18-8-43-BI.' Censor no: 279208. On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].