UPL 25669

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B-26B serial 41-31896 "Louisiana Mud Hen" (coded VT-G) assigned to the 453rd Bomb Sq, 323rd BG is mortally wounded during an attack near Wittlich, Germany (MACR 11659). NARA Ref 342-FH-3A20422-A55826AC.

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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

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Circle Jerk Louisiana Mud Hen
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 453rd Bomb Squadron

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