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An authentic original World War II photograph capturing the painted pin-up nose art \"Princess Merle’\" on a B-24 Liberator with crewAircraft Identification & Combat Loss Status
Aircraft Name: \"Princess Merle’\"
Model: Consolidated B-24 Liberator (Natural Metal Finish, B-24J / B-24L type with enclosed nose turret)
Unit Attribution: 830th Bombardment Squadron, 485th Bombardment Group (Heavy), 15th Air Force (Venosa, Italy)
Combat Fate & Loss Determination
Missing Air Crew Report (MACR) Check: There is no recorded Missing Air Crew Report (MACR) or combat loss entry associated with a B-24 named \"Princess Merle’\" in the 485th Bomb Group / 830th Bomb Squadron loss rosters.
Operational Conclusion: Because no MACR was generated for this aircraft under this name, \"Princess Merle’\" was not shot down or lost in combat with a missing crew over enemy territory.Aircraft: Consolidated B-24 Liberator Heavy Bomber (\"Princess Merle’\")
Unit / Group: 485th Bombardment Group (Heavy), 830th Bombardment Squadron (830th BS / 485th BG)
Theater: 15th Air Force (MTO / Italy)
Era: World War II (Circa 1944 – 1945)
Subject: Four airmen/ground crew standing by the nose gear beneath hand-painted reclining pin-up girl nose art
Dimensions: Approx. 3.25\" wide x 5.5\" highWhy Choose This Specific Piece:
Unlike modern reprints or digital scans, this is an original vintage wartime photographic print. It depicts a detailed, named pin-up art piece (\"Princess Merle’\") on natural metal fuselage skin, with period pencil notation on the reverse identifying the 485th Bomb Group and 830th Bomb Squadron.An essential centerpiece for World War II aviation photo collections, B-24 Liberator archives, 15th Air Force displays, and nose art research portfolios.Condition Report:
Very Good original vintage condition. Crisp image contrast and sharp focal detail showing the nose artwork and crew faces. Light natural upward curl and minor edge toning consistent with period photo paper. Reverse is clean with distinct pencil unit attribution.Disclaimer:
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