Cooler Than Enola Gay

Major Sherman R. Beaty, a pilot of the 386th Bomb Group with his B-26 Marauder (serial number 41-31613) nicknamed “Son of Satan”. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Keystone press.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for publication 30 Sep 1943.’ [stamp] and’285958.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse has been heavily amended by censor, omissions are shown in parenthesis: AMERICA’S <<“RED DEVIL”>> FLYERS. USP/2247-6. Squadron commander Major Sherman Beaty of Hoquiam, Washington strikes a pose beside his ship, “Son of Satan”. <> his pilots have <> their ships “Hell’s Angels”, “Hell’s Fury”, “Hell’s Belle”, “Hell’s-a-Poppin”, “Nemo” and others. Their motto is “Give the Axis hell and get home” …read more >