FRE 1301

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William Randolph Hearst, Jr. (son of the famous newspaper publisher) with a bomber crew of the 323rd Bomb Group, 454th Bomb Squadron, and their B-26 Marauder (RJ-Q Serial Number 41-34879) nicknamed "Little Lulu". Hearst flew with the crew on the mission from Earls Colne, England to Viaduc de Clecy on the afternoon of June 10, 1944. The photograph was taken at Earls Colne Aireld. Footage of the mission is available on British Pathe. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 14 Jun 1944.' [stamp] and '328249.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'HEARST'S SON IN ETO. Photo show:- WR Hearst Jr. pictured with crew members of the "Little Lulu" at a Marauder base somewhere in England after his return from his mission over the battle area.'

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Units

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

People

Aircraft

An airman of the 323rd Bomb Group with a B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-34879) nicknamed "Little Lulu". Written on slide casing: 'Little Lulu 323 BG Earls Colne.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Little Lulu
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group

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Revisions

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ContributorScars N Gripes
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41-34879 RJ-O "Little LuLu" 454th Bomb Squadron 323rd.Bomb Group

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ContributorJMF
ChangesChanges to caption, unit associations, place associations and aircraft associations
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JMF- 323rd BG records and Moench, Maeauder Men.

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ContributorJMF
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JMF

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ContributorJMF
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JMF

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ContributorAAM
ChangesAAM ingest
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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection