Harry Cross

Military
media-28020.jpeg UPL 28020 Sgt Harry Cross of [ Elgin, IL ] the top turret gunner aboard 41-31819 "Mild & Bitter," a B-26 Marauder with 82 missions flown, photographed after completing his 50th mission.

Object Number - UPL 28020 - Sgt Harry Cross of [ Elgin, IL ] the top turret gunner aboard 41-31819 "Mild & Bitter," a B-26 Marauder with 82 missions flown, photographed after...

Assigned to 452BS, 322BG, 9AF USAAF. Flew on 41-31819's 50th combat mission.

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Units served with

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

Aircraft

Airmen of the 322nd Bomb Group admire the nose art of a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Mild and Bitter". Handwritten caption on reverse: '322BG.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Mild and Bitter
  • Unit: 322nd Bomb Group 450th Bomb Squadron 452nd Bomb Squadron

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Assigned to 452BS, 322BG, 9AF USAAF.

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