41-31639 Gambler's Luck
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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).'
Roger Freeman Collection
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 386th Bomb Group 552nd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
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Sources
From "Lt. Joseph D McIntyre USAAF European Theater of Operation June 1943-October 1944" provided by Tully McIntyre, son of Joseph D. McIntyre.;