Lester J Maitland
Military
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FRE 7789
Colonel Lester J Maitland, commanding officer of the 386th Bomb Group, in his office. A censor has obscured the insignia behind him. Passed as censored 30 Sep 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'At Boxted, Aug 1943. Col L.J. Maitland.' Printed caption on reverse: 'AMERICA'S "RED DEVIL" [a censor has omitted 'Red Devil']FLYERS. USP/2247-1. Colonel Lester J. Maitland, Commander of the "Red Devils"[obscured] Marauder Group. He is extremely proud of his group and the record it has set, with no operational losses in more than 15,000 hours of flying.' Censor no: 285954. On reverse: Keystone Press Agency, Ministry of Information, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].
Roger Freeman Collection
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
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Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
- Nicknames: Texas Tarantula
- Unit: 386th Bomb Group 554th Bomb Squadron
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Milwaukee, WI, USA | 8 February 1899 | |
Died |
Scottsdale, AZ, USA |