UPL 30289
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Ray's (Arvil) Pyle log book of ship's he flew his mission. This is an excerpt in Ray's own writing. As noted, he was assigned to 43-37657 - The Fox as the RWG. Mere months after his last mission in 43-37657 in late 1944, The Fox went down on Feb 14, 1945. Part of the crew were captured and held until wars end.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 381st Bomb Group 534th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 39553573
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: waist gunner
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: The Fox
- Unit: 381st Bomb Group 534th Bomb Squadron