Harry G Hankey

Military

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 Image stamped on reverse: 'Not to be published.'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

Aircraft

41-31616

  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Mert
  • Unit: 386th Bomb Group 552nd Bomb Squadron
Ground crewman: Technical Sergeant Carl Pate and Staff Sergeant Hugo A. Hywari of the 386th Bomb Group work on the engine of a B-26 Marauder. Image stamped on reverse:'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 30 Sep 1943.' [stamp] and '285969.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse:'AMERICA'S "RED DEVIL" [a censor has omitted 'Red Devil'] FLYERS. USP/2247-17. T/Sgt Carl Pate, Marietta, Georgia Crew Chief of "Winnie", gives a word of instruction on one of the might Pratt and Whitney engines whic

41-31617

  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Winnie
  • Unit: 386th Bomb Group 552nd Bomb Squadron
Airmen of the 386th Bomb Group celebrate the 50 mission markings painted on the back of Staff-Sergeant Chester P Klier's A-2 Flight Jacket, in front of their B-26 Marauder (RG-R, serial number 41-31620) nicknamed "Black Magic". Image via Chester P Klier. Printed caption on reverse: '386th BG From left, to right: Lt Harry Slemmons, 38 missions. S/Sgt ChesterO Klier, 50 missions. S/Sgt John P Stankiewiz, 14 missions (he was later shot down but survived). Capt Bud W Lambert, 46 missions. S/Sgt Alan N Dipple,

41-31620

  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Black Magic
  • Unit: 386th Bomb Group 552nd Bomb Squadron

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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93033933/harry-g-hankey;
https://b26.com/historian/chester_klier/tad_hankey.htm;
From "Lt. Joseph D McIntyre USAAF European Theater of Operation June 1943-October 1944" provided by Tully McIntyre, son of Joseph D. McIntyre.;