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(L - R) PFC. Pat, Lt. Walt Foster, PFC. Burma. Earls Colne, Essex April or May 1944. They're in Site No. 13 on the Earls Colne Site Plan, next to the grouping of huts adjacent to the Brick House Farm. Burma was one of PFC Gin Fizz's puppies.

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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.'

323rd Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Patricia the Dog

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Mascot
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 456th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Private First Class
  • Role/Job: Flight Surgeon/Pet

Burma the Dog

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Mascot
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 456th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Private First Class
  • Role/Job: Mascot

Walter Edmund Foster

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 456th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

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