FRE 4638
IMAGEMajor Grover Cleveland Wilcox of the 323rd Bomb Group with his B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-34955) nicknamed "Mission Belle". Passed for publication 8 Dec 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Marauder Pilots. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Sgt. J.D. McCazrthy, of Philadelphia, points out to Major Grover Cleveland Wilcox of Anahuac, Tex. that there should be some more yellow bombs painted on the plane to bring its record of missions up to date. GLE 263068. 8-12-43-ER.' Censor no: 296190. On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
- Nicknames: Mission Belle
- Unit: 323rd Bomb Group