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Nolan was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on December 30, 1944. His B-17 aircraft #42-32026 'Tis A Mystery' was flying in the #3 position of the lead squadron on a
mission to Kassel, Germany. They took off as briefed at 0834 hours climbing in pattern and disappeared into the clouds over the base which were from 3000 feet up to 9000 feet with
moderate to severe icing conditions reported at about 7000 feet. The aircraft apparently iced up en route to the target and crashed into the North Sea. The crew members were never
recovered.
9 Killed in Action B-17 aircraft #42-32026 'Tis A Mystery' on December 30, 1944:
Pilot: 2nd Lt. Duane Sweeny, IA
Co Pilot: 2nd Lt. Patrick J. Nolan, MN
Navigator: 2nd Lt. Ellis Ruane, TN
Togglier: Sgt. John Satterwhite, TX
Engineer: Sgt. William Deighan, NJ
Radio Operator: Sgt. William Frawley, NY
Ball Turret: Sgt. John Cooklis, PA
Waist Gunner: 1st Lt Crockett Harmon, OK
Tail Gunner: Sgt. LeRoy Brandenburg, WI
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