42-3338 Sleepy Time Gal
Delivered Denver 20/5/43; Assigned 385BG Dow Fd 29/6/43; transferred 331BS/94BG [QE-P] Rougham 7/43; Missing in Action Schweinfurt 14/10/43 with Sherman Dodge, Navigator: Frank Francis, Ball turret gunner: Lou Buonarobo, Waist gunner: Warren Butterfield, Tail gunner: Jim Menaul (5 Killed in Action); Co-pilot: John Chandler, Bombardier: Jim Becker, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Jim Pesta, Radio Operator: Doug McClendon, Waist gunner: Bob Thomas (5 Prisoner of War); enemy aircraft, crashed Essey-et-Maizeras, 17 miles N of Toul, Fr; Missing Air Crew Report 791. SLEEPY TIME GAL.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 94th Bomb Group 331st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-671260
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 94th Bomb Group 331st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12144418
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 94th Bomb Group 333rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 39831659
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 94th Bomb Group 331st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-680405
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 94th Bomb Group
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Rougham
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 14 October 1943 |