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[cornhusker]

interesting picture of crew in air in a B-26 Marauder (almost looked fake!) But sad story.... (and the bombardier is smoking?!? didn't think that was allowed inside the aircraft!)
Assigned to 450BS, 322BG, 9AF USAAF. This aircraft was written-off after crash-landing on 12th August 1944. It had received flak damage while over Flers, France and had its electrical system, generators and hydraulic systems shot out. The crew nursed it back to the base (Great Saling, Essex, USAAF St 485 [Renamed Andrews Field]) and got the gear cranked down after which the pilot ordered the enlisted men to bail out. While trying to land the plane skidded off the runway and into the control tower, killing both pilots. MACR 15747.

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Crew:
2nd Lt. John R. Walker, Jr. - Pilot (O-814603) KIA
2nd Lt. Bruce Taylor - Co-Pilot (O-764829) KIA
S/Sgt. Ernest Pilot - Togglier (16108300) RTD on 8/25/44
Sgt. George E. Peterson - Engineer/Gunner (36650962) RTD on 8/25/44
Sgt. John B. Hill - Radio Operator/Gunner (16119103) EUS
Sgt. Marvin E. Vogt - Tail Gunner (37527425) RTD

Thanks for posting! It's sad to hear the story behind it, but that is one heck of a photo. Hard to believe it's not from a film.

 

[Edward]

I met Gabreski and Klibbe years ago when I worked at the Museum of Flight in Seattle.

WOW! what a coincidence how I would randomly post pics and you met two of them!

 

[Edward]

Staff Sergeant Albert Van Hoon Carroll, a gunner of the 303rd Bomb Group marks raids on the door to an army hut. 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.', 'Passed for Publication 9 Apr 1943.' S/Sgt. (Gunner) Albert Van Hoon Carroll, aged 20, of 110 W. Fannin Marshall, Texas, marks up the record of another raid on a door at his English base. Carroll, a student before joining the U.S. Air Force, has taken part in 11 raids and has been awarded the Air Medal and 2 Oak Leaf Clusters. " It's a hot war but we're making it hotter for Jerry" is his message home. Not to be published before 20th April 1943.

 

[stanier]

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Staff Sergeant Albert Van Hoon Carroll, a gunner of the 303rd Bomb Group marks raids on the door to an army hut. 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.', 'Passed for Publication 9 Apr 1943.' S/Sgt. (Gunner) Albert Van Hoon Carroll, aged 20, of 110 W. Fannin Marshall, Texas, marks up the record of another raid on a door at his English base. Carroll, a student before joining the U.S. Air Force, has taken part in 11 raids and has been awarded the Air Medal and 2 Oak Leaf Clusters. " It's a hot war but we're making it hotter for Jerry" is his message home. Not to be published before 20th April 1943.

Great shot! The way the sleeve is creasing and the jacket “sitting” and the general look of the leather is a dead ringer for my ELC Star, love it!

Btw, cool hair cut too, there’s more to getting the look than just a Goodwear and red wings!..

 

[stanier]

Btw, I’m not suggesting the jacket is a Star at all, I wouldn’t like to speculate what contract it is, though the pocket flap shape and maybe collar may mean someone can?

 

[falcon_ib]

Members of the 9th Bomb Squadron, 7th Bomb Group, 10th Air Force briefing before a mission on February 5, 1945. Note the blood chit sewn on the back of a B-10 in the top photo, as well as both variations of the 9th BS patch in the bottom.

 

[Edward]

Ya, um, what gun?.... lol!

 

[Edward]

Personnel of the 351st Bomb Group enjoy coffee and doughnuts.
'Doughnuts and coffee after "Biggest Ever" day raid on Germany. Associated Press Photo Shows: Crew-members who took part in the "Biggest Ever" daylight raid on Germany on December 30 enjoy Doughnuts and coffee on their return at a US bomber station "somewhere in England".'

 

[Edward]

Waist Gunner Dog... never leave base without him!

 

[Edward]

propaganda leaflet drop? it looks like they are dumping B-2 flight caps lol!

 

[2BM2K]

propaganda leaflet drop? it looks like they are dumping B-2 flight caps lol!
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Probably a food drop to Holland in 1945.

 

[Greg Gale]

Waist Gunner Dog... never leave base without him! View attachment 9799

And here I was, worried about the sleeves of mine riding up (less than that) when I stretch my arms all the way forward during driving...

 

[Carl]

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Members of the 9th Bomb Squadron, 7th Bomb Group, 10th Air Force briefing before a mission on February 5, 1945. Note the blood chit sewn on the back of a B-10 in the top photo, as well as both variations of the 9th BS patch in the bottom.

You sure its a B10 ?? I cant see any "collar fluff "

 

[Cocker]

The far right guy has definitely a mutton collar flipped up on his jacket!

 

[Edward]

Stop Horsin' Around!

1941 USAAF Cadet Boswell of Roswell New Mexico Randolph Field

 

[Brettafett]

Thats very 'Dr Strangelove'...

 

[Edward]

 

[Edward]

1Lt Richard E. McElwain and Capt Hubert E. Miller

 

[Edward]

Pilots of the 56th Fighter Group drink tea and share a loaf of bread.
"What are the odds of them sending us on a milk run today?"

 

[Edward]

'HOW THE BOYS LIVE AND WORK AT FLYING FORTRESS STATION IN ENGLAND.
Captain John W. Nunn, Elida, New Mexico, of the 303rd Bomb Group, gets rid of some English mud.' Jan 1943.