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P-51 Mustangs, including (E9-S, serial number 42-106707) nicknamed "Sleepytime Gal", (B7-E, serial number 42-106839) nicknamed "Bald Eagle III" and (E9-K) nicknamed "Vi" of the 361st Fighter Group line up for take off on D-Day at Bottisham. Written on slide casing: '361 FG, 6/6/44 At Bottisham.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Nicknames: Sleepytime Gal
- Unit: 361st Fighter Group 376th Fighter Squadron
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Nicknames: Bald Eagle III
- Unit: 361st Fighter Group 374th Fighter Squadron
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Nicknames: Lone Star Lady Vi
- Unit: 339th Fighter Group 361st Fighter Group 376th Fighter Squadron 505th Fighter Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield