FRE 4689
IMAGEThe cockpit of a crashed B-26C Marauder (YU-A, serial number 41-34719 "Miss Emily") 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.' "Miss Emily" was often flown by Lt. Col. William Brier and the Brier crew. The photo reveals what is likely flak damage.
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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
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
- Nicknames: Miss Emily
- Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 455th Bomb Squadron