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Ground personnel of the 323rd Bomb Group prepare a B-26 Marauder (WT-O, serial number 41-34786) nicknamed "Buffalo Girl" for a mission. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Not to be published 24 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '276107.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Fasted Medium Bomber in use is now operating from this country. Associated Press Photo shows: A Marauder is got ready for a bombing flight at a US bomber station "somewhere in England".' Handwritten caption on reverse: '456 definitely. Looking East.'

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Units

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

Aircraft

Corporals William E Haley and Foy L Jackson, ground crewmen of the 323rd Bomb group, work on a B-26 Marauder (WT-O, serial number 41-34786) nicknamed "Buffalo Gal.' Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Single-pilot a/c. 41-34786, B-26C, WT:O of 456BS on EC 7/43. Scrapped Sep. 44.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Buffalo Gal
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Squadron 456th Bomb Squadron

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection