41-31639 Gambler's Luck

A bomber crew of the 386th Bomb Group with their B-26 Marauder (RG-G, serial number 41-31639) nicknamed "Gambler's Luck". Image via Chester P Klier. Printed caption on reverse: '552nd BS, 386th BG. A/C name: Gambler's Luck, A/C ser no: 41-31639, RG-G. From left to right starting in back row. 1-,2-,3- Pilot: George S Howard (Sqdn Co later), 4-,5-,6-(ground crew), 7-, 8- (ground crew), 9- (ground crew).' media-380225.jpg FRE 2248 A bomber crew of the 386th Bomb Group with their B-26 Marauder (RG-G, serial number 41-31639) nicknamed "Gambler's Luck". Image via Chester P Klier. Printed caption on reverse: '552nd BS, 386th BG. A/C name: Gambler's Luck, A/C ser no: 41-31639, RG-G. From left to right starting in back row. 1-,2-,3- Pilot: George S Howard (Sqdn Co later), 4-,5-,6-(ground crew), 7-, 8- (ground crew), 9- (ground crew).' Roger Freeman Collection

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Object Number - FRE 2248 - A bomber crew of the 386th Bomb Group with their B-26 Marauder (RG-G, serial number 41-31639) nicknamed "Gambler's Luck". Image via Chester P Klier....

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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 Image stamped on reverse: 'Not to be published.'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

386th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Ninth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Bud Lambert

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 386th Bomb Group 552nd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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From "Lt. Joseph D McIntyre USAAF European Theater of Operation June 1943-October 1944" provided by Tully McIntyre, son of Joseph D. McIntyre.;

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A bomber crew of the 386th Bomb Group with their B-26 Marauder (RG-G, serial number 41-31639) nicknamed "Gambler's Luck". Image via Chester P Klier. Printed caption on reverse: '552nd BS, 386th BG. A/C name: Gambler's Luck, A/C ser no: 41-31639, RG-G. From left to right starting in back row. 1-,2-,3- Pilot: George S Howard (Sqdn Co later), 4-,5-,6-(ground crew), 7-, 8- (ground crew), 9- (ground crew).'

Object number: FRE 2248 - A bomber crew of the 386th Bomb Group with their B...