UPL 31756
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42-38211 "Sleepy Time Gal" shot down by fighters on March 8th, 1944, mission 14 for the 452nd. Target was the Erkner ball bearing factory on the outskirts of Berlin. The B-17 went down with it's full bomb load intact which can be seen on the ground in front of the aircraft in this photo. Co-Pilot - John Godsey and Bombardier - Anton Harris were KIA, remaining crew were POW.
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Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Sleepy-time Gal
- Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 731st Bomb Squadron