UPL 34237

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"Crew of the Martin B-26 'Litljo' of the 554th Bomb Squadron, 386th Bomb Group pose by their plane at their base in Boxted Field, Essex, England on 12 September 1943."

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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 Image stamped on reverse: 'Not to be published.'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 B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Litljo" of the 554th Bomb Squadron, 386th Bomb Group at Boxted. Printed caption on reverse: '69807 AC - (A) - Martin B-26 "Privy Donna" of the 554th Bomb Squadron, 386th Bomb Group at its base at Boxted Field, Essex, England. U.S. Air Force Photo.' On reverse: Rene J. Francillon [Stamp].
  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Litljo
  • Unit: 386th Bomb Group 554th Bomb Squadron

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