FRE 4627

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Master Sergeant Everett H. Copeland of the 323rd Bomb Group with tail gremlins on a B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-34730) nicknamed "John Bull" , 24 July 1943. Not To Be Published 24 Jul 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'John Bull.' Printed caption on reverse: 'Fastest Medium Bomber In Use Is Now Operating From This Country. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Master Sergeant Everett H. Copeland, Squadron Inspector, of Tarentum, Penn., points out the tail-markings of one of the Marauder planes now operating from Britain. WOR 259109. 24-7-43-Y.' Censor no: 276119. On reverse: Ministry of Information, Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

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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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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection