P9356

Westland Lysander Mk III V9356, assigned to 453rd Bomb Sqn, 323rd Bomb Grp 8AF USAAF.

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Units served with

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

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Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Earls Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6, UK 12 October 1943 Landing accident Earls Colne/Sta 358 Cat 3 damage, pilot Lt Alfred C Macksoud, 12-Oct-43. Obs 2/Lt Howard L Jenks. A/C swerved to left and nosed up off the edge of runway. Cause of accident. Left wheel locked due to frozen hub bushing, which prevented wheel from turning. 323BG 8AF

Manufactured

Yeovil, Somerset, UK Built at Westland.

Delivered

Great Britain, United Kingdom Delivered to RAF MU.

Assigned

Earls Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6, UK Assigned to 453rd Bomb Sqn, 323rd Bomb Grp 8AF USAAF.