FRE 4638

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Major 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

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

Aircraft

An airman of the 323rd Bomb Group with his B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-34955) nicknamed "Mission Belle". Image via Mrs C Hayden.
  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Mission Belle
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection