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42-37939 OR-? 'Sugar Blues' nose art painted by Tony Starcer. 323 BS, 91st BG Photo by Joe Harlick

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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
Unofficial emblem of the 91st Bomb Group.

91st Bomb Group

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

People

Anthony Louis Starcer

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: 39242929
  • Highest Rank: Corporal (RAF)
  • Role/Job: Gunner

Aircraft

42-37939

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Sugar Blues
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 323rd Bomb Squadron

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Sources

http://www.91stbombgroup.com/photo_history/sugar_blues_noseart.html