FRE 4623
IMAGESecond Lieutenant Richard H. Lightfine of the 323rd Bomb Group with a "Trea" a dog mascot in the cockpit of a B-26 Marauder, 24 July 1943. Not To Be Published 24 Jul 1943, Passed for publication 10 Aug 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Fastest Medium Bomber In Use Now Operating From This Country. One of the fastest and best-proteted medium bombers in use - fitted with two 2,000 h.p. engines and heavily-armoured - the B-26, known as the Marauder, is now operating from this country. Associated Press Photo Shows:- 2nd Lieut. Richard H. Lightfine, of Garden City, Long Island, N.Y., with the Marauder pilots' mascot, "Trea", the Great Dane, who accompanies them on all practice missions. WOR 259105. 24-7-43-Y.' Censor no: 276117. On reverse: Ministry of Information, 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
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Mascot
- Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 454th Bomb Squadron
- Role/Job: Flight Surgeon/Pet
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 454th Bomb Squadron 455th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12052529
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot