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UPL 28445

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"Crew of the Martin B-26 Marauder 'Lady Luck' of the 554th Bomb Squadron, 386th Bomb Group pose by their plane at their base In Boxted Field, Essex, England On 4 January 1944." - B-26C serial 41-34947 'Lady Luck' (coded RU-K) of the 554th Bomb Sq, 386th BG. Standing, from left: James Baxter, (CP); Emmett Curran, (P); Roy Stroud, (N/B). Kneeling, from left: Robert Mixter, (E); John Lennon, (R); Robert Dall, (G). Pilot is James A Baxter Sr. (top left) here is another picture of the crew on a different day: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1695617196825&l=2d03baae27 Ground crew names on nosewheel door are Sgt Bob 'Shadow' Baron and Sgt Harry 'Wolf' Moore. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A11149-69801AC.

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Units

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 Image stamped on reverse: 'Not to be published.'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

A-26 Invaders of the 386th Bomb Group fly in formation during a mission. A-26 (RU-S, serial number 43-22366) is visible on the left. Printed caption on reverse: 'b-70171 AC- Formations of Douglas A-26s , attached to the 386th Bomb Group, enroute to bomb enemy installations somewhere in Germany on 20 April 1945. US Air Force Photo Detachment-5 Hq AAVS (mac).' Handwritten caption on revese: '554th Bomb Squadron, 386th Bomb Group.'

554th Bomb Squadron

Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
Air Force: Ninth Air Force
Type Category: Bombardment

Second World War formation badge for the United States 9th Air Force (United States Army Air Force)

Ninth Air Force

Air Force: Ninth Air Force
Type Category: Bombardment

People

James A Baxter

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 386th Bomb Group
Highest Rank: Major

Emmett E Curran

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 386th Bomb Group
Role/Job: Pilot

Robert E Dall

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 386th Bomb Group
Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
Role/Job: Tail Gunner

Aircraft

41-34947

Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
Nicknames: Lady Luck
Unit: 386th Bomb Group 554th Bomb Squadron

Locations

Aerial photograph of Great Dunmow airfield looking south, Easton Lodge is bottom left, 8 May 1948. Photograph taken by No. 58 Squadron, sortie number RAF/58/11. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

Great Dunmow

Site type: Airfield
Known as: Little Easton

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Date: 5 Nov 2022 07:39:47

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added link to another picture of the crew

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Crew names obtained from photo in book "The Story of the Crusaders" (History of the 386th Bomb Group).

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Date: 5 Nov 2022 07:39:47

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I am the grandson of James Baxter Sr

Date: 5 Jun 2017 17:58:33

ContributorAl_Skiff

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