Steindaddie Posted June 29, 2008 Share #1 Posted June 29, 2008 Since first seeing this photo a couple years ago, I have liked it a lot so I borrowed it from the USAF Historical Research Agency website. Neat in that you can see so much of the crew - pilot, co-pilot, flight engineer, and bombardier. Given the relaxed atmosphere (check out the bombardier having a smoke) I would believe they are heading back to base after a mission. Check out the AFHRA website and see the photo collection of Capt. Joseph J. Merhar, 9AF photo lab. http://afhra.maxwell.af.mil/photo_gallerie...J_Merhar_Jr.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted June 29, 2008 Share #2 Posted June 29, 2008 Wow!.....mission accomplished!... ....mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baker Posted June 29, 2008 Share #3 Posted June 29, 2008 Great photo! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Meatcan Posted June 29, 2008 Share #4 Posted June 29, 2008 that's an excellent photo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamski Posted June 29, 2008 Share #5 Posted June 29, 2008 I've seen the picture before and I consider it one of the best ever. I love the bombardier with the cigarette! -Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWalsh Posted June 29, 2008 Share #6 Posted June 29, 2008 Seeing that just makes me appreciate even more that those aircraft were little more, in terms of size, than a bit of sheet metal and glass built around two really powerful engines and with little room in them for more than a couple tons of bombs! I know they seem large when standing near one, but this picture just gives an entirely different perspective on the B-26 and other similar aircraft from WW2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-X Posted June 30, 2008 Share #7 Posted June 30, 2008 I had not seen this wonderful pic before and it said one thing to me. "Screen Saver" Thanks for sharing this one. I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctbergy Posted July 2, 2008 Share #8 Posted July 2, 2008 That's a great picture, thanks for sharing. chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FRISCAN Posted July 3, 2008 Share #9 Posted July 3, 2008 I believe the B-26 shown is the "Flaming Mamie." She belonged to the 323rd Bombardment Group, 455th Bombardment Squadron and she was as according to the USAAF records MIA on February 25th, 1945. Regards, FRISCAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55rab Posted July 6, 2008 Share #10 Posted July 6, 2008 Great photo - worth a thousand words - or more ! ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Signor Posted September 8, 2008 Share #11 Posted September 8, 2008 if it's not already posted there they would love to see that photo at b26.com a great web site for the Marauder, check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingman68 Posted September 28, 2008 Share #12 Posted September 28, 2008 What a great photo, says alot! gives you a very good idea just how cramped for space some aircraft could be, my Uncle was a WOP/AG in the RAAF though seconded to the RAF and flew in the Middle East in the medium bomber squadrons, he flew in the Martin Baltimore and was a rear gunner, Colin was 6 Foot tall and he eventually had to be transfered to other work as being so tall and cramped in the back of a Baltimore he ended up with a bad back, he then ended his time flying Air Sea Rescue in the Supermarine Walrus, I have alot of respect for all Airman, doing the job in those days under those conditions and with the losses of men and machines, they were truly brave souls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightenIrish35 Posted September 28, 2008 Share #13 Posted September 28, 2008 Thats an amazing shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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