41-31918 Flounder Gus/Cant Get Started/Texas Tiff

media-19197.jpeg UPL 19197 As the tempo of the battle is increased so is aerial bombing intensified. A Martin B-26 Silver Streak Marauder of the 9th Air Force over Torigni, France which lies behind the battle lines. It was an important Road intersection. The destruction of which helps to hinder German movements. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A19243-51767AC.
B-26B 41-31918 "Can't Get Started" of the 454th Bomb Sq, 323rd BG was shot down by an Me-262 on 20 April 1945; 1st Lt Dale E Sanders & his crew became POWs for the last two weeks of the war in Europe. B-26 42-96200 also pictured.

Object Number - UPL 19197 - As the tempo of the battle is increased so is aerial bombing intensified. A Martin B-26 Silver Streak Marauder of the 9th Air Force over Torigni,...

B-26B 41-31918 "Can't Get Started" of the 454th Bomb Sq, 323rd BG was shot down by an Me-262 on 20 April 1945; 1st Lt Dale E Sanders & his crew became POWs for the last two weeks of the war in Europe.

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

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Germany 20 April 1945 Shot down by an Me-262 on 20 April 1945; 1st Lt Dale E Sanders & his crew became POWs for the last two weeks of the war in Europe.

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MACR 14083 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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