UPL 32836

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"Averaging a mission every 36 hours for the past 10 months, the 9th AF Martin B-26 Marauder 'Death Watch' Group, commanded by Colonel Gerald E. Williams, Presque Isle, Maine, has flown more than 200 missions against German supply, communication and other targets. Two planes of the group are shown dropping bombs during the 200th mission. In dropping more than 9600 tons of bombs during the ten month period the group has received eight commendations for accuracy and gallantry, including two from Gen Eisenhower and Maj Gen Samuel E Anderson, commanding general of the 9th Bombardment division." - On the right is 42-95866 'Eight Ball' 574BS, 391BG, 9AF.

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Units

An airman of the 391st Bomb Group wearing a service dress jacket and kilt. Written on slide casing: '391 BG.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Ninth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Eight Ball
  • Unit: 391st Bomb Group 574th Bomb Squadron

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