FRE 4660
IMAGEA B-26C Marauder (VT-A, serial number 41-34687 "Pub 13") of the 453rd Bomb Squadron, 323rd Bomb Group orepares for take off. Not To Be Published 24 Jul 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Main runway looking east. B-26C, 41-34687, VT-A of 453BS taking-off at EC, 7/43.' Printed caption on reverse: 'Fastest Medium Bomber In Use Now Operating From This Country. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Taking off at top speed, a Marauder sets out on an operational flight. WOR 259118. 24-7-43-Y.' Censor no: 276102. On reverse: Ministry of Information, Associated Press and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment