UPL 27663
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A bomber crew of the 323rd Bomb Group with their dog mascot "Flak" and a B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-35000) nicknamed "Swamp Chicken". 'Left to right front: Meyers- Mims- Jackson. Rear: Brush- Vermillion- Miyo. And "Flak". Swamp Chicken" B-26 41-35000 at 25 missions.' IWM Photo - FRE 13435
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![Sergeant William Vermillion and Lieutenant Ralph Phillips of the 323rd Bomb Group with their B-26 Marauder Passed as censored 17 Aug 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'A Bomber that has palyed[sic] a great part in the N. African and Sicilian campaigns and is now being used in large numbers in this country is the U.S. "Marauder". The Marauder has a speed of 350 [censor ammended to read '346'] m.p.h., arange[sic] of 2,000 miles, carries a bomb load of over a ton and is fitted with 8 calibre .50 guns. ... 17](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-413334.jpg.webp?itok=UHiqKjZa)
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 455th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 37128367
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
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