FRE 4657

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Lieutenant Jim Davis and Lieutenant Tom Trainor of the 455th Bomb Squadron, 323rd Bomb Group with their B-26 Marauder, nicknamed "Miss Emily". Passed as censored 17 Aug 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'A Bomber that has played 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 ammended to read '346'] m.p.h., a range 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. Lt. Tom Trainor (left) navigator and Lt. Jim Davis, (pilot) of "Miss Emily" which received a direct hit. Lt. Trainor has just left his navigating chair which was demolished.' Censor no: 279197. On reverse: Daily Sketch, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

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Private First Class Barbara O'Brien of the Womens Army Corps, paints the nose of a B-26 Marauder (YU-Y. serial number 41-34982) nicknamed "Jolly Roger" of the 323rd Bomb Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publcation 4 Dec 1943.' [stamp] and '295589.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'W.A.C.S. on duty at a Bomber Station. Associated Press Photo shows:- Pfc: Barbara O'Brien painting the Jolly Roger on the nose of a Marauder with the crew looking on.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection