B26 bomber being repaired
Art ART29908 Second World War, 1939-1945A United States Army Air Force (USAAF) Martin B26 Marauder bomber is being repaired on the airstrip at 7 mile drome following action.
026058 Accession Number: 026058
Description
Crew members standing in front of a United States Army Air Force (USAAF) B26 Martin Marauder bomber which has been named 'sourpuss'. Identified from left to right: Charles Smith of South Carolina, navigator; Alan Larson of Wisconsin pilot; Gordon McMillan of Melbourne co-pilot. This B26 was probably part of the 22nd Bomb Group (22nd BG), United States 5th Air Force, which operated from bases in Australia and from a forward base called Seven Mile Drome at Port Moresby. It was not uncommon for Australian aircrew to fly with the 22nd BG. Known as the Red Raiders the 22nd BG attacked Japanese targets in Timor, Lae, Salamaua and Rabaul.
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026058
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Photograph
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Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
27 July 1942
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Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain
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