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"The Mad Russian", 553rd Squadron, 386th Bombardment Group, AN-U, 131600. Lost March, 1945

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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 Image stamped on reverse: 'Not to be published.'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

386th Bomb Group

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

Aircraft

Nose art of a B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "The Mad Russian" of the 381st Bomb Group . Handwritten on slide casing: '381st B.G.'

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  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: The Mad Russian
  • Unit: 386th Bomb Group 553rd Bomb Squadron

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