FRE 7665
IMAGEB-26 Marauders of the 323rd Bomb Group line up for take-off beside a tent a Laon, France. B-26 (RJ-P, serial number 41-34997) nicknamed "Flaming Mamie" is the aircraft to the left. Image via George Spradling. Written on slide casing: 'Ready for take-off, Laon, France, Dec 1944.'
Connections
See how this entry relates to other items in the archive by exploring the connections below.
Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
- Role/Job: Togglier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 323rd Bomb Group
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
- Nicknames: Flaming Mamie
- Unit: 323rd Bomb Group
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
- Site type: Airfield