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Delivered Dallas 29/8/44; Hunter 28/7/44; Dow Fd 15/8/44; Assigned 49BS/2BG PFF Amendola 29/8/44; Missing in Action Regensburg 20/1/45 with Bill Wittlinger, Co-pilot: Hill Bohannon, Navigator: Sam Aboulafia, Bombardier: Chester Loller, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Warren Ganoe, Radio Operator: Jim Harrington, Ball turret gunner: George McCluskey, Waist gunner: Ed Pulis, Waist gunner: Tom Schwarzlose,Tail gunner: John Mikita (10 Prisoner of War); flak hit two engines, crashed Letten, Yugo; Missing Air Crew Report 11272. FLYING HOME.

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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