Lieutenant W. Kahley and Lieutenant J Laurie of the 323rd Bomb Group with a toy of President Roosevelt's dog 'Mr Fala' underneath the tail of their B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-34692) nicknamed "Mr Fala" , 17 August 1943. Passed as censored 17 Aug 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'A Bomber that has played a great part in the N. African and Sicilian campaigns and is now being used in large numbers in this country is the U.S. "Marauder". The Marauder has a speed of 350[censor ammended to read '346'] m.p.h., a range of 2,000 miles, carries a bomb load of over a ton and is fitted with 8 calibre .50 guns. ... 17/8/43. O.P.S. Lt. W. Kahley, (Iowa) pilot and Lt. J. Laurie, (Missouri) with their mascot in front of the tail of the machine.' Censor no: 279195. On reverse: Daily Sketch, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].