43-6685 Umbriago
Object Number - UPL 72043 - 1st Lt Robert C. Frascotti in front of his aircraft 'Umbriago'
Assigned to 486FS, 352BG, 8AF USAAF. Destroyed in take off crash on D-Day with pilot Robert Frascotti. Collided with newly built control towerat Bodney and exploded in fireball.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 352nd Fighter Group 486th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-799552
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Royal Air Force Bodney
