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A B-26 Marauder of the 25th Bomb Group. The nose section of B-26G-1-MA, serial # 43-34195, was one of 4 of the 25th BG (R) - 654th BS. These all black aircraft (nick-named 'The Black Beauties') were used for night-time recon' missions specifically to photograph V-1 installations in the Pas De Calais, 1944
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Reconnaissance
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group 14th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron 22nd Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron
- Service Numbers: 34332526
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Photographic Supply
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
- Unit: 25th Bomb Group 654th Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield