41-34719 Miss Emily

Staff Sergeant Joseph S White (radio operator), Staff Sergeant George Lemberger (tail gunner) and Staff Sergeant Richard King (engineer) of the 323rd Bomb Group who flew in a B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-34719) nicknamed "Miss Emily". Image stamped on reverse: 'Daily Sketch.' [stamp], 'Passed as censored 17 Aug 1943.' [stamp] and '279193.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'A bomber that has played a great part in the N African and Sicilian Campaigns and is now being used in great numbers in thi

Object Number - FRE 1196 - Staff Sergeant Joseph S White (radio operator), Staff Sergeant George Lemberger (tail gunner) and Staff Sergeant Richard King (engineer) of the 323rd...

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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

A bomber crew of the 323rd Bomb Group sit on the flak damaged nose of their B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-34719) nicknamed "Miss Emily". Image stamped on reverse: 'Central Press Ltd.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 18 Aug 1943.' [stamp] and '279282.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'America's new super medium bomber in Britain 18.8.43, The U.S. Super Medium bomber, the "MARAUDER", is now operating from Britain after doing fine work in N Africa and Sicily. It has a range of 2,000 miles, with a

James H Davis

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 454th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
Staff Sergeant Joseph S White (radio operator), Staff Sergeant George Lemberger (tail gunner) and Staff Sergeant Richard King (engineer) of the 323rd Bomb Group who flew in a B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-34719) nicknamed "Miss Emily". Image stamped on reverse: 'Daily Sketch.' [stamp], 'Passed as censored 17 Aug 1943.' [stamp] and '279193.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'A bomber that has played a great part in the N African and Sicilian Campaigns and is now being used in great numbers in thi

Joseph S White

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Radio Gunner

Revisions

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41-34719: Gallery (5 items)

A bomber crew of the 323rd Bomb Group sit on the flak damaged nose of their B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-34719) nicknamed "Miss Emily". Image stamped on reverse: 'Central Press Ltd.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 18 Aug 1943.' [stamp] and '279282.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'America's new super medium bomber in Britain 18.8.43, The U.S. Super Medium bomber, the "MARAUDER", is now operating from Britain after doing fine work in N Africa and Sicily. It has a range of 2,000 miles, with a

Object number: FRE 1194 - A bomber crew of the 323rd Bomb Group sit on the...

Staff Sergeant Joseph S White (radio operator), Staff Sergeant George Lemberger (tail gunner) and Staff Sergeant Richard King (engineer) of the 323rd Bomb Group who flew in a B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-34719) nicknamed "Miss Emily". Image stamped on reverse: 'Daily Sketch.' [stamp], 'Passed as censored 17 Aug 1943.' [stamp] and '279193.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'A bomber that has played a great part in the N African and Sicilian Campaigns and is now being used in great numbers in thi

Object number: FRE 1196 - Staff Sergeant Joseph S White (radio operator)...

The cockpit of a crashed B-26C Marauder (YU-A, serial number 41-34719) of the 455th Bomb Squadron, 323rd Bomb Group, 2 August 1943. Official caption on image: "(GAD-12-2-323)(2-8-43)(A/C No. 41-34719 - Type B-26C)."

Object number: FRE 4688 - The cockpit of a crashed B-26C Marauder (YU-A...

The cockpit of a crashed B-26C Marauder (YU-A, serial number 41-34719) of the 455th Bomb Squadron, 323rd Bomb Group, 2 August 1943. Official caption on image: "(GAD-12-3-323)(2-8-43)(A/C No. 41-34719 - Type B-26C)." Handwritten caption on reverse: 'YU:A.'

Object number: FRE 4689 - The cockpit of a crashed B-26C Marauder (YU-A...

A battle damaged B-26C Marauder (YU-A, serial number 41-34719) of the 455th Bomb Squadron, 323rd Bomb Group, 2 August 1943. Official caption on image: "(GAD-12-1-323)(2-8-43)(A/C No. 41-34719 - Type B-26C)." Handwritten caption on reverse: '60mm, Ol Heavie. Severed rudder cable, no engine, right engine failed on return.'

Object number: FRE 4690 - A battle damaged B-26C Marauder (YU-A, serial...