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"Two Martin B-26 Marauders of the 9th Air force frame a flight of their sister ships returning from a mission along the French-German border in support of the U.S. Third Army. The medium bomber in upper foreground has operated in the ETO for some time, evidenced by the dark painted fuselage. Since this spring, Marauders have gone into combat unpainted to attain more speed. France." - B-26s 42-107614 and 41-25353 454BS, 323BG, 9AF.

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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.'

323rd Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

Two B-26 Marauders, (RJ-H, serial number 42-107614) nicknamed "Lady Luck III" and (RJ-C) of the 323rd Bomb Group in flight. Printed caption on reverse: '55172 A.C. - Martin B-26 Marauders in flight over France on bombing mission to Germany. The Marauder can carry 4000 pounds of bombs to a tactical range of 350 miles and is armed with eleven .50 calibre machine guns. U.S. Air Force Photo.' On reverse: U.S. Air Force Detachment-5, HQ AAVS (MAC) [Stamp].

41-25353

  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Black Magic IV Mr Shorty
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 454th Bomb Squadron
Two B-26 Marauders, (RJ-H, serial number 42-107614) nicknamed "Lady Luck III" and (RJ-C) of the 323rd Bomb Group. Printed caption on reverse: '55172 A C -Martin B-26 Marauders in flight over France on bombing mission to Germany.The Marauder can carry 4000 pounds of bombs to a tactical range of 350 miles and is armed with 11 .50 calibre machine guns. U.S. Air Force Photo.'

42-107614

  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Lady Luck III
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 454th Bomb Squadron

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