41-35358 B-26C Marauder 9AF 386BG555BS YAV Sexy Betsy over the drop zone 1944 NA090

Photo description: TARGET...A Nazi strong point holding up an Allied advance in Normandy. Here you see six 500 lb. bombs just released fran the bomb bays of a Ninth Air Force Marauder medium bomber of the 386th Banb Group and headed for another precision objective behind the enemy line somewhere in France. It’s another example of the close support given Allied doughboys by Marauders and Havocs of the Ninth.(U.S. Air Force Number 70069AC)

Photo Source: National Archives Identifier NAID 204895391 Local ID: 342-FH-3A18351-70069AC

 41-35358 B-26C Marauder 9AF 386BG555BS YAV Sexy Betsy over the drop zone 1944 NA2834

Photo description: The Martin B-26 'Loretta Young' Of The 386Th Bomb Group Approaches Its Target - An Enemy Installation Somewhere In Europe - With Bomb-Bay Doors Open During A Mission On 1 June 1945. (U.S. Air Force Number 70165AC)

Photo Source: National Archives Identifier NAID: 204888148 Local ID: 342-FH-3A15753-70165AC