Charles E Frush
MilitaryPilot P-39D Airacobra 41-7112, 12th FS, 18th FG, 13th AF, lost on strafing mission to Rekata Bay, A/C hit by AA and pilot bailed out, chute didn't deploy properly and he was raked by enemy ground fire on his descent. 27th July 43. KIA. MACR 151.
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Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-39 Airacobra
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Died |
Rekata Bay, Solomon Islands | 27 July 1943 | Lost on strafing mission to Rekata Bay, A/C hit by AA and pilot bailed out, chute didn't deploy properly and he was raked by enemy ground fire on his descent. 27th July 43. KIA. MACR 151. |
| Michigan, USA | Michigan, USA. | ||
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Buried |
Manila American Cemetery & Memorial, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines | Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery, Manila, Philippines. | |
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Other Assigned |
12th FS, 18th FG, 13th AF. |
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Sources
http://www.fold3.com/image/29417744/ MACR 151 Details.
http://www.americanbattlegraves.com/index.php?page=directory&rec=90585 Homestate / Awards.
http://usaafdata.com/?q=search ASN / Rank Details.