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Major Sherman R. Beaty, a pilot of the 386th Bomb Group with his B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-31613) nicknamed "Son of Satan". Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 30 Sep 1943.' [stamp] and'285958.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse has been heavily amended by censor, omissions are shown in parenthesis: AMERICA'S <<"RED DEVIL">> FLYERS. USP/2247-6. Squadron commander Major Sherman Beaty of Hoquiam, Washington strikes a pose beside his ship, "Son of Satan". <<His in the "Red Devil" Squadron and>> his pilots have <<carried out the theme by naming [amended by censor to named]>> their ships "Hell's Angels", "Hell's Fury", "Hell's Belle", "Hell's-a-Poppin", "Nemo" and others. Their motto is "Give the Axis hell and get home".'

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Units

Lieutenant James T. Wilson and Lieutenant Robert J. Owen of the 386th Bomb Group in the cockpit of their B-26 Marauder. Image stamped on reverse: 'Not to be published.' [stamp], 'Ministry of Information 19 Aug 1943.' [stamp] nand '279545.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'AT THE US MARAUDERS BASE. The B-26 Marauders, American super medium bombers are operating now from bases in Britain. This series of pictures shows various scenes at the airfield where the ground crew and the fliers work together
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Ninth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Major Sherman R. Beaty, a pilot of the 386th Bomb Group with his B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-31613) nicknamed "Son of Satan". Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 30 Sep 1943.' [stamp] and'285958.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse has been heavily amended by censor, omissions are shown in parenthesis: AMERICA'S <<"RED DEVIL">> FLYERS. USP/2247-6. Squadron commander Major Sherman Beaty of Hoquiam, Washington strikes a pose beside his ship, "Son of Satan".
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel

Aircraft

Major Sherman R. Beaty, a pilot of the 386th Bomb Group with his B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-31613) nicknamed "Son of Satan". Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 30 Sep 1943.' [stamp] and'285958.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse has been heavily amended by censor, omissions are shown in parenthesis: AMERICA'S <<"RED DEVIL">> FLYERS. USP/2247-6. Squadron commander Major Sherman Beaty of Hoquiam, Washington strikes a pose beside his ship, "Son of Satan".
  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Son-of-Satan
  • Unit: 386th Bomb Group 555th Bomb Squadron

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection