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A bomber crew of the 386th Bomb Group with their B-26 Marauder ( serial number 41-31644) nicknamed "Crescendo". Image stamped on reverse: 'Not to be published.' [stamp], 'Ministry of Information 19 Aug 1943.' [stamp] nand '279543.' [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 to deliver heavy blows against German Airports and industrial targets. Already the German Fighters which have attempted to intercept the Marauders, have felt the deadly sting of their concentrated fire power and many crews are credited with a couple of Jerries. Keystone Photo Shows: Crew that shot down a couple of Jerries. Captain is explaining how it was done. L to R: Sgt William Harris, Baltimore, St Sgt, Samuel J Melancon (New Orleans, LA) St Sgt Norman L Bell, Warsaw, Indiana, Lt Fred A Meier, Sacramento, Cal. Capt Charles Thornton, Blum, Texas, Lt Gene Anderson, Orlando, Fla and Lt Theodore Lehman, Gray Oklahoma. US Pool/ F Keystone.'

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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 Image stamped on reverse: 'Not to be published.'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
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Ninth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

A bomber crew of the 386th Bomb Group with their B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Crescendo". Handwritten caption on reverse: '386BG. 552nd/555th BS.' Printed caption on reverse: 'A/C Name: Crescendo. Left to right from back row: Bomb: Theodore Lehman. Pilot: Charles V. Thornton. C/P: Eugene F. Anderson. R/G: William B. Harris. E/G: Norman L. Bell. A/G: Name unknown at this time.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Crescendo
  • Unit: 386th Bomb Group 552nd Bomb Squadron 555th Bomb Squadron

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection