FRE 1460
IMAGEA B-26 Marauder (AN-S, serial number 41-31606) nickanmed "Rat Poison" of the 386th Bomb Group, releases bombs over the target. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for publication 29 Sept 1943. [stamp] and '32310.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'FRO-HQ. 43-300 US Army Air Forces Official Photo. Bombs Away: Six 500-pounders start on their quick trip down to a nazi fighter airdrome in Western Europe. US Marauders (B-26 medium bombers) are carrying out a continuous attack against Luftwaffe fighter facilities.' Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Rat Poison.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
- Nicknames: Rat Poison
- Unit: 386th Bomb Group 553rd Bomb Squadron