UPL 84263
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Roy Clayton Dismukes
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Units
![Lieutenant James T. Wilson and Lieutenant Robert J. Owen of the 386th Bomb Group in the cockpit of their B-26 Marauder. Image stamped on reverse: 'Not to be published.' [stamp], 'Ministry of Information 19 Aug 1943.' [stamp] nand '279545.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'AT THE US MARAUDERS BASE. The B-26 Marauders, American super medium bombers are operating now from bases in Britain. This series of pictures shows various scenes at the airfield where the ground crew and the fliers work together](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380230.jpg.webp?itok=rq3kY4oi)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 386th Bomb Group 553rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15053790
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
- Nicknames: La Golondrina
- Unit: 386th Bomb Group 553rd Bomb Squadron
- Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
- Nicknames: Bomb Boogie
- Unit: 386th Bomb Group 553rd Bomb Squadron
![A B-26 Marauder (AN-S, serial number 41-31606) nickanmed "Rat Poison" of the 386th Bomb Group, releases bombs over the target. Image stamped on reverse: 'Passed for publication 29 Sept 1943. [stamp] and '32310.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'FRO-HQ. 43-300 US Army Air Forces Official Photo. Bombs Away: Six 500-pounders start on their quick trip down to a nazi fighter airdrome in Western Europe. US Marauders (B-26 medium bombers) are carrying out a continuous attack against Luftwaffe fighter fa](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380191.jpg.webp?itok=Dn8CZQpP)
- Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
- Nicknames: Rat Poison
- Unit: 386th Bomb Group 553rd Bomb Squadron
- Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
- Nicknames: Spare Parts
- Unit: 386th Bomb Group 553rd Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Little Easton