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Delivered Denver 28/12/43; Atlanta 21/1/44; 1SAG Langley 30/1/44; Assigned 49BS/2BG Amendola 24/3/44; transferred 774BS/463BG Celone /44; (loaned 347BS/99BG for one mission); Missing in Action Linz 27/12/44 with Chas Demos, Co-pilot: Andy Wynn, Navigator: Ken Paulson, Bombardier: Don Winters, Radio Operator: Herb Spettel, Ball turret gunner: Bob Maranovich, Waist gunner: Hugh Bradley, Waist gunner: Howard Fackiener,Tail gunner: Calvin Thomas (9POW?); Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Roger Skinner (Killed in Action); flak, crashed Linz; Missing Air Crew Report 10747.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 49th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-818143
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log