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2nd Lt. James Van Pelt (Bombardier) and 2nd Lt. Alfred Kovner (Navigator) were relocated on 21 June 1944 to "Sleepytime Gal" from "Superstitious Aloysius". "Sleepytime Gal" was shot down later en route to Berlin. James Van Pelt became a POW and Alfred Kovner was KIA. This may have been the last photo of Sleepytime Gal at Bassingbourn. The photo above was taken the same day that Sleepytime Gal was shot down. 2nd Lt. James P. Van Pelt (Bombardier) is shown on the right checking the bombs. The other two service members are unidentified ground crew. Photo and information contributed by Drew Van Pelt (son of 2nd Lt. James Van Pelt, Bombardier)

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Units

Unofficial emblem of the 91st Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 322nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-886921
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 322nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-684203
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Sleepytime Gal
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 322nd Bomb Squadron

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