42-5916 Ruthie 1

Last photo of Ruthie 1 UPL 61279 UPL 61279 Final photos of Ruthie I after being severly damaged on July 4, 1943 on a Nantes Mission

Gettys Family Archives

Object Number - UPL 61279 - Final photos of Ruthie I after being severly damaged on July 4, 1943 on a Nantes Mission

Delivered Long Beach 8/5/43; Smoky Hill 21/5/43; Presque Is 31/5/43; Assigned 325BS/92BG [NV-N] Alconbury 6/6/43; sustained severe battle damaged Nantes 4/7/43 with Bob Campbell, Ball turret gunner: Rich Getty Wounded in Action, Tail gunner: John Ford, rest unknown (10 Returned to Duty); crash landed RAF Portreath, UK; Salvaged 7/7/43. RUTHIE 1.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 92nd Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Captain Robert L Campbell KIA July 1943
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 326th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-789368
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 325th Bomb Squadron 326th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Gunner
Richard O Gettys as Sr Master SGT
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 326th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
Eugene F Ponte
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 92nd Bomb Group 326th Bomb Squadron 325th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner

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Revisions

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Gettys Family Record

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Gettys Personal Archives

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Added the Production block number and Manufacturer per info on the internet. 

SOURCE:  https://b17flyingfortress.de/en/production-block/b-17f-35-ve-42-5905-42…

 

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Added a space before the words "Tail gunner" in the A/C “Description” to aid clarity.

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Added the nickname mentioned in the “Description”.

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Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log

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