FRE 4635
IMAGEA bomber crew of the 455th Bomb Squadron, 323rd Bomb Group with B-26 Marauder YU+J, serial number 41-34692) nicknamed "Mr. Fala", 17 August 1943. Passed as censored 17 Aug 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'A Bomber that has palyed[sic] a great part in the N. African and Sicilian campaigns and is now being used in large numbers in this country is the U.S. "Marauder". The Marauder has a speed of 350 [censor amended to read '346'] m.p.h., arange[sic] of 2,000 miles, carries a bomb load of over a ton and is fitted with 8 calibre .50 guns. ... 17/8/43. O.P.S. A Bomber's crew in front of the "Marauder".' Censor no: 279196. On reverse: Daily Sketch, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
- Nicknames: Mr Fala
- Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 455th Bomb Squadron