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Units served with

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 Image stamped on reverse: 'Not to be published.'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
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Ninth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 386th Bomb Group 553rd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 15068245
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant

Events

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Other

Failed to Return (FTR)

France 5 November 1943

Revisions

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Sources

Aircraft List for 386th BG, 553rd BS (C. Klier, historian for 386th Marauders)

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ContributorAAM
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Sources

MACR 1047 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database