FRE 7096

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An airman of the 323rd Bomb Group with his B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-34955) nicknamed "Mission Belle". Image via Mrs C Hayden.

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

Aircraft

An airman of the 323rd Bomb Group with his B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-34955) nicknamed "Mission Belle". Image via Mrs C Hayden.
  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Mission Belle
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection