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42-102976 - Missing Air Crew Report number 8205 - 365th BS, 305th BG - Shot down by flak 24-Aug-44
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 305th Bomb Group Can Do 365th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-812541
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 305th Bomb Group Can Do 365th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-818609
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 305th Bomb Group Can Do 365th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
![Sergeant Sam E. Frisella, of the 303rd Bomb Group, enjoys a cup of tea from an army Jeep. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.’ [stamp], ‘Passed for Publication 16 Dec 1942. [stamp] and ‘238731.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'It is hardly a drawing room tea party, but Sergt. Sam E. Frisella, of 1006 S. Ashland Blud. Chicago, finds it quite a comfortable way to keep his feet out of the mud while drinking his tea and reading a letter from home at an American Air Co](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-378869.jpg.webp?itok=EXkKUXdi)
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 305th Bomb Group Can Do 365th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16068024
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 305th Bomb Group Can Do 365th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Unit: 305th Bomb Group Can Do 365th Bomb Squadron
Mission
- Date: 24 August 1944