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"From their base somewhere in England these "Marauders" set out to bomb the enemy bomber base at St. Omer, France, which since 1940, has been active as a base and as headquarters of German fighter operations. The "Marauders" were met by an escort of British Spitfires, shown in the background at the right." - B-26C 41-34683 PN-V 449BS, 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, (serial number 41-18272) nicknamed "Murder Inc" and (serial number PN-V, 41-34683) of the 322nd Bomb Group. Image via Rene J Francillon. Printed caption on reverse: 'Flack bursting around B-26,s over France. U.S. Air Force Photo.'

41-34683

  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Unit: 322nd Bomb Group 449th Bomb Squadron

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