Corvan V Cripe

Military
media-29986.jpeg UPL 29986 This photograph appears to be of the artist who painted the nose art on the ships of the 323rd Bomb Group in his living quarters with a preliminary sketch, which he may have used in a transfer technique, in Earls Colne, Essex sometime prior to May 20, 1944. According to what Ernie Pyle, author of "Brave Men",reported in the chapter entitled "The Flying Wedge", the artist appears to be Lt. C. V. Cripe, a bombardier. Leo Dale Rush collection

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Object Number - UPL 29986 - This photograph appears to be of the artist who painted the nose art on the ships of the 323rd Bomb Group in his living quarters with a preliminary...

Lt. Corvan V. "Oripe" Cripe was a bombardier with the 456th Bomb Squadron. Based on the reporting of Ernie Pyle, he was the artist responsible for painting mush of the nose art and pinup art in the officers' clubs.

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Private First Class Barbara O'Brien of the Womens Army Corps, paints the nose of a B-26 Marauder (YU-Y. serial number 41-34982) nicknamed "Jolly Roger" of the 323rd Bomb Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publcation 4 Dec 1943.' [stamp] and '295589.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'W.A.C.S. on duty at a Bomber Station. Associated Press Photo shows:- Pfc: Barbara O'Brien painting the Jolly Roger on the nose of a Marauder with the crew looking on.'

323rd Bomb Group

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

People

William B Anderson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 456th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Captain

Aircraft

Ground personnel of the 323rd Bomb Group tow a B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-34969) nicknamed "Crew 13". Image via G Spradling. Written on duplicate slide: 'Single engine return, Laon, France, Dec 1944.'

41-34969

  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Crew 13
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 456th Bomb Squadron

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Corvan V Cripe: Gallery (5 items)

The nose art of a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Crew 13" of the 323rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'C-16-MO. 134869 - 134969. WT-S? Crew 13. AFM.'

Object number: FRE 4642 - The nose art of Martin B-26 Marauder 41-34969 WT-S...

Ground personnel of the 323rd Bomb Group tow a B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-34969) nicknamed "Crew 13". Image via G Spradling. Written on duplicate slide: 'Single engine return, Laon, France, Dec 1944.'

Object number: FRE 7092 - Ground personnel of the 323rd Bomb Group tow a B...

Ground personnel of the 323rd Bomb Group tow a B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-34969) nicknamed "Crew 13". Image via G Spradling. Written on duplicate slide: 'Single engine return, Laon, France, Dec 1944.'

Object number: FRE 7661 - Ground personnel of the 323rd Bomb Group tow a B...

Object number: UPL 20974 - B-26 "Crew 13" Sgt. Ken D. Stivers, Sgt. George F...

Object number: UPL 29986 - This photograph appears to be of the artist who...