FRE 4416
IMAGEMaster 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
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 306th Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 31006105
- Highest Rank: Master Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ground crew
- 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