FRE 4678

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B-26 Marauders, including nicknamed "Hades' Lady", of the 323rd Bomb Group line up for take off in France. Handwritten caption on reverse: '56110.' Printed caption on reverse: '56110 A.C. War Theatre #12 (France) Airplanes. Lined up nose to tail on an icy runway at a snow covered field in France, Ninth Air Force B-26 Marauders of the 323 Bomb Group stand ready to take off for another attack against bridges, roads, railroads and other supply and communication targets important for the Germans in moving supplies and troops to the front. 17 B-26's are visible. U.S. Air Force Photo.' On reverse: Via Rene J. Francillon and US Air Force Detachment-5 HQ AAVS (MAC) Photo [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