FRE 4650

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An airman of the 323rd Bomb Group in the cockpit of a B-26 Marauder named, Black Fury. Handwritten caption on reverse : WT, 323BG. AFM. The front section of the aircraft is shown with its Plexiglas nose, which was the bombardier's compartment. The Norden Bombsight, a significant technological advancement, which was a closely guarded war secret, was positioned directly in front of the bombardier. When the aircraft were not on a combat mission, the Norden bombsights were maintained in a separate, locked building with restricted access. The open windows are the roof of the cockpit or flight deck cabin. The crew entered the cabin and bombardier's compartment through the nose wheel compartment door . Note : Based solely on the notation above, this B-26 Marauder would be, WT-J, 41-34777, Black Fury, of the 456th Bomb Squadron.

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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 in the cockpit of a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Black Fury". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'WT, 323BG. AFM.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Black Fury
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 456th Bomb Squadron

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Spelling, punctuation, letter spacing. - Kickapoo

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Punctuation, spelling, letter spacing, - Kickapoo

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection