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WASP pilot Elizabeth L. Gardner at the window of her B-26 Marauder bomber, Harlingen Army Air Field, Texas, United States, circa 1942-1945 [Colorized by WW2DB]

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Caption     WASP pilot Elizabeth L. Gardner at the window of her B-26 Marauder bomber, Harlingen Army Air Field, Texas, United States, circa 1942-1945 [Colorized by WW2DB] ww2dbase
Colorization Note   This photograph was originally a black and white photograph; the colorized version presented here was a derivative work by WW2DB. The colors used in this version were speculative, and could be significantly different from the real colors.

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Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States National Archives
Identification Code   ARC 542191
More on...   
B-26 Marauder   Main article  Photos  
WASP: Women in the WW2 US Army Air Force   Main article  Photos  
Photo Size 457 x 585 pixels
Added By C. Peter Chen
Colorized Date 24 Feb 2023
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Visitor Submitted Comments

1. Anonymous says:
2 Apr 2011 09:00:50 PM

That the "Fly Girls" actively flew the Martin B-26 at a time when many of their male counterparts were crashing them is a wonderful testament to their skill.
2. Commenter identity confirmed Bill says:
26 Nov 2014 07:40:20 PM

HI BOYS!

Let me tell you guys the B-26 is one hot airplane
she comes in fast, if I can do it I know you guys sure can. Love to chat, but I've gotta make a fast turn around, and pick up a P-51.....

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