FRE 7758

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The Squadron pub of the 76th Service Squadron, 386th Bomb Group in France, 1945. The Chirstmas tree denotes that it's Christmas time and box beside the tree reads "MERRY XMAS from The Club--Have One." Handwritten caption on reverse: '76 SS. A view of our squadron pub. France 1945.' Letter stored with print: 'Insignia. 76th Service Squadron attached to 386th B.G. Gremlin's as mechanics swarming over B-26 with wrench in hand to repair craft - painted by L. Trevino. In August 1943 our squadron was bombed killing Lt. Fisher and Sgt. Sutherland and wounding over twenty. Submitted by: Raymond Campion, Supply Sergeant 76th Serv. Sq.'

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Lieutenant James T. Wilson and Lieutenant Robert J. Owen of the 386th Bomb Group in the cockpit of their B-26 Marauder. Image stamped on reverse: 'Not to be published.' [stamp], 'Ministry of Information 19 Aug 1943.' [stamp] nand '279545.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'AT THE US MARAUDERS BASE. The B-26 Marauders, American super medium bombers are operating now from bases in Britain. This series of pictures shows various scenes at the airfield where the ground crew and the fliers work together
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Ninth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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ContributorWD-C Mustang
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Roger Freeman photo

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ContributorAAM
ChangesAAM ingest
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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection