UPL 70661

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386 Bomber Group
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These pictures were in E.E. Richardson's belongs when he passed away. I wanted to share it here for others that may be interested.

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Units

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 Image stamped on reverse: 'Not to be published.'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

People

Eugene E Richardson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 386th Bomb Group 555th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: BN

Aircraft

Major Sherman R. Beaty, a pilot of the 386th Bomb Group with his B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-31613) nicknamed "Son of Satan". Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 30 Sep 1943.' [stamp] and'285958.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse has been heavily amended by censor, omissions are shown in parenthesis: AMERICA'S <<"RED DEVIL">> FLYERS. USP/2247-6. Squadron commander Major Sherman Beaty of Hoquiam, Washington strikes a pose beside his ship, "Son of Satan".

41-31613

  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Son-of-Satan
  • Unit: 386th Bomb Group 555th Bomb Squadron

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These were in E.E. Richardson's belongs when he passed away.  I wanted to share it here for others that may be interested.