UPL 76423

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Cpl. Ploss
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Cpl. Ploss, 385th BG

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Units

The insignia of the 385th Bomb Group.

385th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Cpl. Ploss with Ruby Newell

William E Ploss

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 385th Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: 33264197
  • Highest Rank: Corporal

Aircraft

A member of the Women's Army Corps with a B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 44-6483) nicknamed "Ruby's Raiders" of the 385th Bomb Group. Image via Lieutenant Clark Barton Rollins Jr, Pilot of the 385th Bomb Group.

44-6483

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Ruby's Raiders
  • Unit: 385th Bomb Group 550th Bomb Squadron

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photo courtesy of Cpl. Ploss daughter, used with permission.