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"1st Lt. W.L. Swope's crew of the 548th Squadron of the 385th Bomb Group, based in England, standing by their B-17 Flying Fortress. 22 October 1943."

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W L Swope
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 385th Bomb Group 548th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier
W L Swope
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 385th Bomb Group 548th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 31143395
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner
W L Swope
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 384th Bomb Group 547th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Private
W L Swope
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 385th Bomb Group 548th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
W L Swope
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 385th Bomb Group 548th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 11105273
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

Aircraft

W L Swope
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Belle of the Blue

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