F E Saunders

Military

4 June 1943 forced landing at Drogheda, Ireland in B26-41-34718 when returning from French Morocco

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Private First Class Barbara O'Brien of the Womens Army Corps, paints the nose of a B-26 Marauder (YU-Y. serial number 41-34982) nicknamed "Jolly Roger" of the 323rd Bomb Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publcation 4 Dec 1943.' [stamp] and '295589.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'W.A.C.S. on duty at a Bomber Station. Associated Press Photo shows:- Pfc: Barbara O'Brien painting the Jolly Roger on the nose of a Marauder with the crew looking on.'

323rd Bomb Group

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

Aircraft

The identification plate of a B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-34718) piloted by Grant A. Seeley that crashed near Drogheda in Ireland. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Aircraft ID plate from B-26 flown by Grant A. Seeley. Crashed at Drogheda, Eire.'

41-34718

  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Ridge Runner
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 454th Bomb Squadron

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Losses of the 8th & 9th AFs Vol. I by Bishop & Hey p. 144