UPL 29986

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This photograph appears to be of the artist who painted the nose art on the ships of the 323rd Bomb Group in his living quarters with a preliminary sketch, which he may have used in a transfer technique, in Earls Colne, Essex sometime prior to May 20, 1944. According to what Ernie Pyle, author of "Brave Men",reported in the chapter entitled "The Flying Wedge", the artist appears to be Lt. C. V. Cripe, a bombardier.

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Units

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

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 456th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 456th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-678576
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

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ContributorJMF
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JMF

Date:
ContributorJMF
ChangesCreated entry with collection, caption, unit associations, person associations and place associations
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Larry D. Rush/JMF