UPL 61282

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Ball Turret where Dick Gettys received his Distinguished Service Cross on July 4, 1943 when a 20 mm shell exploded in his lap and he was able to shoot down the airplane.

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Aircraft

Last photo of Ruthie 1
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Ruthie 1
  • Unit: 325th Bomb Squadron 92nd Bomb Group 326th Bomb Squadron

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Gettys Family archives