UPL 22274

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Flak Over Frevant - Flames and smoke are seen billowing from a Martin B-26B-30-MA Marauder, s/n 41-31884, unit marking YU-H, after receiving a direct hit from flak igniting fuel in the left wing tank. This aircraft impacted near Rebreuve-sur-Canche, France on 5 February 1944. K.I.A. were: Capt. James N. Bryan (P), 1LT. Salvatore E. Echo (Bombardier), 1Lt. William J. Hook (C-P), Capt. Charles L. Whyte (N), SSgt. John A. Holton (F-E/Gunner), SSgt. Silveo Tulipane (Gunner), and TSgt. William F. McLaren (Radio Operater).

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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.'

323rd Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

41-31884

  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group

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Sources

Ancestry.com - Family Trees; Fold3.com; U.S., Find A Grave; American Air Museum in Britain