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Capt. Paul Shannon - Pilot (452nd BS, 322nd BG, 9th AF). "Mild and Bitter" was a Martin B-26B Marauder 41-31819 from the 452nd BS, 322nd BG, 9th AF. NARA Ref 342-FH-3A46821-3A46821.

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Units

322nd Bomb Group

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

People

Paul Shannon

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 322nd Bomb Group 452nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 17028337 / O-662680
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

Airmen of the 322nd Bomb Group admire the nose art of a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Mild and Bitter". Handwritten caption on reverse: '322BG.'

41-31819

  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Mild and Bitter
  • Unit: 322nd Bomb Group 450th Bomb Squadron 452nd Bomb Squadron

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ContributorAl_Skiff
ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations and aircraft associations
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