UPL 45133

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Li'L Woman, courier aircraft of the 320th Bomb Group, piloted by Douglas Newton Taylor from late 1943 until the end of the war. It is thought that this is the aircraft that Doug landed near Barth, West Pomerania, Germany to transport freed POWs from Stalag Luft I. One of the former prisoners was Francis Stanley "Gabby" Gabreski of the 56th Fighter Group.

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Units

B-26 Marauder (serial number 42-107783) nicknamed "Thumper II" of the 320th Bomb Group, 12th Air Force in flight.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Twelfth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 320th Bomb Group 444th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: AO 791739
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Revisions

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ContributorVaughn
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Sources

Taylor Family Collection