FRE 4416

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Master Sergeant Kazberovich and Master Sergeant Roy I. Ploeger of the 306th Bomb Group inspect the engine of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 2 Feb 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'American Airmen Who Made First Daylight Raid On Germany. Associated Press Photo Shows:- The men responsible for the smooth running of the engines of the Fortress: Master Sgt. Kazberovich of Pittsfield, Mass. (left), and Master Sgt. Roy I Ploeger of Burley, Idaho. TET 254776. 1-2-43.' On reverse: Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].

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Units

Official insignia of the 306th Bomb Group, approved 6 January 1943, and updated 2 October 1951.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Master Sergeant Kazberovich and Master Sergeant Roy I. Ploeger of the 306th Bomb Group inspect the engine of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 2 Feb 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'American Airmen Who Made First Daylight Raid On Germany. Associated Press Photo Shows:- The men responsible for the smooth running of the engines of the Fortress: Master Sgt. Kazberovich of Pittsfield, Mass. (left), and Master Sgt. Roy I Ploeger of Burley, Idaho. TET 254776. 1-2-43.' On reverse: Associated Press
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 306th Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: 31006105
  • Highest Rank: Master Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ground crew
Master Sergeant Kazberovich and Master Sergeant Roy I. Ploeger of the 306th Bomb Group inspect the engine of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed for publication 2 Feb 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'American Airmen Who Made First Daylight Raid On Germany. Associated Press Photo Shows:- The men responsible for the smooth running of the engines of the Fortress: Master Sgt. Kazberovich of Pittsfield, Mass. (left), and Master Sgt. Roy I Ploeger of Burley, Idaho. TET 254776. 1-2-43.' On reverse: Associated Press
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 306th Bomb Group 367th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 6538189
  • Highest Rank: Master Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner; Flight Engineer

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Sources

IWM, Roger Freeman Collection