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The nose art of a B-26 Marauder (serial number 42-95973) nicknamed "Six Hits and a Miss" of the 344th Bomb Group. Image by Jack K Havener, 344th Bomb Group.. Associated caption: '"Six Hits and a Miss"- Schimm named after Yank vocal group popular at the time. Six on Marauder crew and colourful Miss. May 1944.'
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The nose art of a B-26 Marauder (serial number 42-95973) nicknamed "Six Hits and a Miss" of the 344th Bomb Group. Image by Jack K Havener, 344th Bomb Group.. Associated caption: '"Six Hits and a Miss"- Schimm named after Yank vocal group popular at the time. Six on Marauder crew and colourful Miss. May 1944.'

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Units

344th Bomb Group

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

People

Lieutenant Jack Havener of the 344th Bomb Group reads a magazine in his bunk. Image by Jack K Havener, 344th Bomb Group.. Associated caption: 'Havener in his sack in the hut. Night stand and racks & shelving made from empty ammo boxes, Sept `1944.'

John K Havener

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 344th Bomb Group 497th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

The nose art of a B-26 Marauder (serial number 42-95973) nicknamed "Six Hits and a Miss" of the 344th Bomb Group. Image by Jack K Havener, 344th Bomb Group.. Associated caption: '"Six Hits and a Miss"- Schimm named after Yank vocal group popular at the time. Six on Marauder crew and colourful Miss. May 1944.'

42-95973

  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Six Hits and a Miss
  • Unit: 344th Bomb Group 495th Bomb Squadron

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection