41-34706 Miss Fortune

Assigned to 453BS, 323BG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) Poix A/D, France 31-Jul-43; hit by flak in bombay, went into spin. 2 x EVD, 1 x POW, 4 x KIA. MACR 213

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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.'

323rd Bomb Group

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

People

James Pamplin Berry

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 453rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 12038354
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Aerial Gunner

Roland E Clark

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 453rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 39250858
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

William F Crowe

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 453rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 17033526
  • Highest Rank: Chief Master Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Flight Engineer; Gunner

George Phil Edwards

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 453rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-791803
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

Joseph M Hager

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 453rd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Aerial Gunner

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Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Vraignes, France 31 July 1943 Failed to Return (FTR) Poix A/D, France 31-Jul-43; hit by flak in bombay, went into spin. 2 x EVD, 1 x POW, 4 x KIA. MACR 213

Assigned

Failed to Return (FTR)

Earls Colne, UK 31 July 1943 Assigned to 453BS, 323BG, 9AF USAAF.

Revisions

Date16 May 2022 09:12:57
ContributorAl_Skiff
Sources

https://www.fold3.com/image/29418649
MACR 213 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

Date20 Apr 2022 21:33:17
Contributor323rdBGHistorian
Sources

corrected by Roy Bozych Historian for the 323rd BG [email protected]

Date11 Apr 2022 10:33:40
ContributorAl_Skiff
Sources

https://www.fold3.com/image/29418649
MACR 213 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

Date14 Oct 2014 01:14:11
ContributorJDC107CM
Sources

Taken from crew member's diary.

Date27 Sep 2014 18:40:06
ContributorAAM
Sources

MACR 213 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database