FRE 4442

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Captain Frank Kappler, of the 322nd Bomb Group in the cockpit of his B-26 Marauder, 24 July 1943. Not to be published 24 Jul 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Tokyo Raider Is Now Making Raids On Germany From This Country. Flying a B-26, known as the Marauder, one of the fastest medium bombers operating from this country, Captain Frank Kappler, of Alameda, Calif., who bombed Tokyo last year from one of B-25's which Major General James Doolittle led over Japan, is now making raids on Germany and German-occupied territory from Britain. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Capt. Frank Kappler, of New Alameda, Calif., one of the men who bombed Tokyo, seen in the Marauder medium bomber which he is now flying in this country. WOR 259103. 24-7-43-Y.' On reverse: Associated Press, Not To Be Published, Ministry of Information and US Army Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps]. Censor no: 276114.

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Units

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

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection