FRE 4639

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The nose art of a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Expectantly Yours" of the 323rd Bomb Group, 24 July 1943. Not To Be Published 24 Jul 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Fastest Medium Bomber In Use Now Operating From This Country. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Appropriately named "Expectantly Yours", this Marauder is only one of the many now operating from this country. WOR 259113. 24-7-43-Y.' Censor no: 276120. On reverse: Associated Press, Ministry of Information, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General
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The nose art of a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Expectantly Yours" of the 323rd Bomb Group, 24 July 1943. Not To Be Published 24 Jul 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Fastest Medium Bomber In Use Now Operating From This Country. Associated Press Photo Shows:- Appropriately named "Expectantly Yours", this Marauder is only one of the many now operating from this country. WOR 259113. 24-7-43-Y.' Censor no: 276120. On reverse: Associated Press, Ministry of Information, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

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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

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection