FRE 1301
IMAGEWilliam 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
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Role/Job: War Correspondent
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
- Nicknames: Little Lulu
- Unit: 323rd Bomb Group
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
Revisions
41-34879 RJ-O "Little LuLu" 454th Bomb Squadron 323rd.Bomb Group