Daisy Mae

Photo by James Moran, Radio Operator, WWII

 "Daisy Mae" (#41-7777) at bomb damaged Maison Blanche Airdrome (Algiers), Algeria in May of 1943, with newly adopted unit markings on the ship. Headquarters dictates that the 17th TCS will paint a white triangle on the nose of it's aircraft, along with a narrow white stripe around the rear fuselage. Note flame suppressors on the engine exhausts for night operations. On the left is Sgt. Robert G. Brown, crew chief, and on the right, Corporal Jim Moran, radio operator.