USAAF 41-34879 Martin B-26C-10-MO Marauder
USAAF serial number S/N: 41-34879 Martin B-26C-10-MO Marauder
1941034879, 41-34879 Martin B-26C-10-MO Marauder, Fate: AAIR Unit: 323BG454BS Remarks: 323BG454BS White Tails - Wood's Rocket Raiders Code:RJ-X/Q named: Little Lulu Base: A40 killed in a crash DAM-CAT:5 crashed near Chartres/2 1/2mi W A-40 France Pilot:Lukenbill, Burl L Date: Sep 28, 1944. Disposal:
Photos: 41-34879 Martin B-26C-10-MO Marauder William Randolph Hearst, Jr. (son of the famous newspaper publisher) with a bomber crew of the 323rd Bomb Group, 454th Bomb Squadron, and their B-26 Marauder (RJ-Q Serial Number 41-34879) nicknamed "Little Lulu". Hearst flew with the crew on the mission from Earls Colne, England to Viaduc de Clecy on the afternoon of June 10, 1944. The photograph was taken at Earls Colne Aireld. Footage of the mission is available on British Pathe. Image stamped on reverse: 'Keystone Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 14 Jun 1944.' [stamp] and '328249.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'HEARST'S SON IN ETO. Photo show:- WR Hearst Jr. pictured with crew members of the "Little Lulu" at a Marauder base somewhere in England after his return from his mission over the battle area.'
2nd Lt. Willard Lee Watson 323rd BG, 454th BS. KIA September 28 1944. "Little Lulu"