717th Squadron

Edward J. Sass, Jr. was the origi­nal C.O. from June ‘43 to December ’44. Shelby McArthur became C.O. in December ‘44 and remained so until February ‘45. From February ‘45 to May ’45, Wilbur Parker was the C.O.

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Mickey ship aquired June 44. Apparently later used in non-Mickey role. Lost to flak on 22 Mar 45 with Conway’s crew aboard. 1 KIA 8 RTN. MACR 13273. Not UMBRIAGO as previously reported.

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