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media-17359.png UPL 17359 Lt. David Morgan and crew of "Sleepy Time Gal", Oct. 1944.

LaForgia family photograph. Submitted by Leonard A. LaForgia, Jr., LtCol, USAF (Ret).

Object Number - UPL 17359 - Lt. David Morgan and crew of "Sleepy Time Gal", Oct. 1944.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 381st Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 381st Bomb Group 532nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-706816
  • Role/Job: Bombardier
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 381st Bomb Group 532nd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 381st Bomb Group 532nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 16162362
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 381st Bomb Group 532nd Bomb Squadron
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 381st Bomb Group 532nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-809177
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Aircraft

A formation of B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 381st Bomb Group is escorted during a practice mission by a P-51 Mustang of the 355th Fighter Group. The Fortresses, left to right, are (VP-S, serial number 42-97059) nicknamed "Marsha Sue", (VE-N, serial number 43-37675) nicknamed "Patches (Flak Magnet)", (VE-K, serial number 42-106994) nicknamed "Little Guy" and (VE-O, serial number 42-107112) nicknamed "Sleepy Time Gal".
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Sleepy Time Gal
  • Unit: 381st Bomb Group 532nd Bomb Squadron

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LaForgia family records.

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Crew information provided to Leonard LaForgia, Jr. by the late Co. David R. Morgan.

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