Frankie Housley
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Mary Frances "Frankie" Housley (October 12, 1926 – January 14, 1951) was the lone flight attendant on National Airlines Flight 83, which crashed after landing at Philadelphia International Airport on January 14, 1951.[1] She led 10 passengers to safety, then returned to the burning cabin to save an infant. She died in the attempt and was later found holding the four-month-old baby in her arms.
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Frankie Housley | |
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Born | Mary Frances Housley (1926-10-12)October 12, 1926 |
Died | January 14, 1951(1951-01-14) (aged 24) |
Cause of death | Plane crash |
Resting place | Knoxville, Tennessee |
Education | Central High School (Knoxville, Tennessee) |
Occupation | Flight attendant |
Employer | National Airlines |
Known for | Heroism after plane crash |
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