UPL 32978

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"Crew of a Martin B-26 "The Yankee Guerrilla" of the 555th Bomb Squadron, 386th Bomb Group pose by the plane at their base in Great Dunmow, Essex, England On 20 August 1943."

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Units

Lieutenant James T. Wilson and Lieutenant Robert J. Owen of the 386th Bomb Group in the cockpit of their B-26 Marauder. Image stamped on reverse: 'Not to be published.' [stamp], 'Ministry of Information 19 Aug 1943.' [stamp] nand '279545.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'AT THE US MARAUDERS BASE. The B-26 Marauders, American super medium bombers are operating now from bases in Britain. This series of pictures shows various scenes at the airfield where the ground crew and the fliers work together
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Ninth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: The Yankee Guerilla
  • Unit: 386th Bomb Group

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ContributorAl_Skiff
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