UPL 21196

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(L - R) Lt. Leo Dale Rush, Lt. John Guldemond. Lt. Charles H. Stirneman. Site Area 13, Earls Colne Airfield, Essex taken between January 1944 and April 17, 1944. They appear to be standing next to Nissen hut (the rounded shape to their right) 498 or 499. Just behind them appears to be building 504 or 505, which served as either a latrine building or a shower and wash room. Just behind Lt. Rush's left shoulder, is the basketball loop.

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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

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 456th Bomb Squadron
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 456th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-678576
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 456th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-743864
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier - Navigator

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