Historical report of headquarters detachment, 397th. In succeeding years, the 307ths participation in world war ii, the korean conflict and the vietnam conflict proved it to be one of the most renowned bombing units. Media in category 397th bombardment group united states army air forces the following 12 files are in this category, out of 12 total. History the 397th bombardment group was a medium bomber unit that served with the ninth air force and supported the dday invasion and the campaign that followed. Jun 03, 2015 19th bomb group front back 22nd bomb group 22nd bomb squadron 25th bomb group rcn 29th bomb group 29th bomb squadron 30th bomb group 34th heavy bombardment group 36th bomb squadron h radar counter measure unit 38th bomb group 39th bomb group vh 43rd bombardment group 43rd bombardment wing m 44th bomb group h 47th bomb wing 57th. George overbey and assigned to him in the 597th squadron. During world war ii, the group s predecessor unit, the 97th bombardment group was the first viii bomber command b17 flying fortress bombardment group to fly a heavy bomber mission from the united kingdom against. Seeking my fathers army air force records history hub. The 393d bombardment squadron is the only united states air force squadron to carry out a nuclear attack on an enemy in combat. During world war ii, its aircraft attacked hiroshima on 6 august 1945 and nagasaki, japan 9 august 1945 with atomic bombs. History books aircraft time line commanders main bases component units assigned to history. The 597th bombardment squadron is an inactive united states air force unit.
World war ii nose art in colorjeffrey l ethell colettis combat. Historical report of headquarters detachment, 397th bombardment. All this was in general order 28 which further stated that the unit should reach full. The 387th bombardment group consisted of about 2000 men organized into a headquarters company, a service company and four bombardment squadrons. Follow the exploits of the men of the 397th bomb group, who flew the martin b26 marauder in missions throughout world war ii. The group was activated in april 1943 and was equipped with the b26 marauder. Media related to 397th bombardment group at wikimedia commons. Learn about the men who fought on, flew and maintained the b17 flying fortress aircraft from deenethorpe airfield during world war ii and the organization that perpetuates its history. Combat squadrons of the air force world war ii lineage. Historical report of headquarters detachment, 397th bombardment group m from 20 april 1943 to 1 april 1944 during the spring of 1943, one of the medium bombardment groups organized in the third air force was the 397th bombardment group m. We wonder about the rest that served with us in the artillery unit we served in. Pacific sweep, this book is a pictorial history of the fifth air force. The 5th operations group 5 og is an operational component of the united states air force 5th bomb wing, stationed at minot air force base, north dakota.
In the postwar era, the 97th bombardment group was one of the usaaf bombardment groups assigned to strategic air command on 4 august 1946, the group being activated as a redesignation of the 485th bombardment group due to the air forces policy of retaining only lownumbered groups on active duty after the war. To each macr pdf file i am adding a summary for a cover page, an excerpt from lambert austins 344th silver streaks book, and pictures i may have come across. Activation and early history the 397th bombardment group m was activated on paper at macdill field, tampa, florida, 20 april 1943. Clinton simply put, ervin cook said, the 397th bomb group association is unique.
During world war ii, the groups predecessor unit, the 386th bombardment group was a b26. It was last stationed at camp kilmer, new jersey, and was inactivated on 22 december 1945. Its bestowed predecessor unit, the 397th bombardment group was a world war ii united states army air forces combat organization. The information in this book is true and complete to the. During world war ii, its aircraft attacked hiroshima on 6 august 1945 and nagasaki, japan 9 august 1945 with atomic. United states air force and its antecedents department of defense. The 397th bombardment wing is an inactive united states air force unit, last assigned to the 45th air division of strategic air command at dow air force base, maine, where it was inactivated on 25 april 1968 it was originally organized as the 397th bombardment group, a world war ii united states army air forces combat organization.
Thank you for visiting the official web site of the 401st bombardment group association. Brief history the 387th bombardment group medium was constituted on november 25, 1942, and activated on december 1 at macdill field in tampa bay, florida. The book reaches into current history by comparing the development of the b26. The squadrons in the 397th bombardment group shared the distinguished unit citation they earned during this attack, one of 239 missions in which the 596th squadron participated during world war ii. The group consisted of headquarters detachment, 596th, 597th, 598th, and 599th bombardment squadrons. The 397th bombardment wing is an inactive united states air force unit, last assigned to the. The 97th operations group 97 og is a united states air force unit assigned to the air mobility command 97th air mobility wing. Csi press publications cover a variety of military history topics. It moved to england in marchapril 1944 and joined the ninth air force. Used with permission of aegis consulting group, bedford, pa. The group was inactivated in the us on november 1945. The 329th bomb squadron became a pathfinder unit, and its crews were detached to other groups to fly as lead planes. It was last stationed at dow air force base, maine, and was inactivated on 25 april 1968 its bestowed predecessor unit, the 397th bombardment group was a world war ii united states army air forces combat organization. It deployed to western europe with ninth air force as a medium bombardment unit equipped with b26 marauders.
The 397th bomb group m, a pictorial history by beck, jr. Follow the exploits of the men of the 397th bomb group, who flew the martin b26. Military units which supported or opposed the 100th infantry division in the european theater of operations, 19441945, by keith e. On march 2nd 1945, the 9th air force bomber command designated the 394th bomb group to attack and destroy the ordinance depot near the city of giessen, germany. Therefore, the history, lineage and honors of the 397th bombardment group were temporarily bestowed upon the newly established wing upon activation. The 397th bombardment group was a medium bomber unit that served with the ninth air force and supported the dday invasion and the campaign that followed. The group formed there and trained with the new b26 medium bomber produced by the glenn l. Researched and written by members of the 397th bomb group association, this book is a collection of numerous documents and stories written by men who served with the 397th from the time of its inception in 1943 through the end of the war. The 397th bomb wing continued to conduct strategic bombardment training and air refueling operations to meet operational commitments of strategic air command, including deployments to southeast. Young after 30 years and learning the computer and finding vetfriends, i went to my first reunion of the uss navasota ao106. The 596th bomb squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. This list identifies army units that were awarded assault landing credit for the normandy invasion, 6 and 7 june 1944. Please read the brief abstract to determine which records you are interested in and click on the specific pdf icon.
It includes all units except for platoons and detachments that were a part of larger organizations and is based on the following war department and department of the army general orders. On 1 september 1950, the 307th bomb group with its three squadrons of b29s was deployed to far east air force feaf bomber command, provisional at kadena air base, okinawa, engaging in combat operations. It was last assigned to the 397th bombardment group. He graduated from lincoln high school, portland, ore. Welcome to the official 398th bomb group memorial association web pages, or informally the 398th web pages clearing and colder click for info. The unit flew tactical bombing missions in support of allied land forces. The 7th reconnaissance squadron is a squadron of the united states air force. Nov 30, 2006 dayton, ohio 397th bomb group monument in memorial park at the national museum of the united states air force. Abmc headquarters 2300 clarendon blvd, suite 500 arlington, va 22201 phone. Moved to england, marapr 1944, and assigned to ninth af. A pictorial history hardcover january 1, 1946 by henry c.
Searchable data base containing details are gathered from veterans, diary notes, official archive records, photographs and more. It deployed to western europe with ninth air force as a. The 397th bombardment wing is an inactive united states air force unit, last assigned to the strategic air command 45th air division. Combat units of world war 11 serves a very special historical function.
Thank you so much again for helping me find my friend. Air force combat units of wwii air force historical research agency. The 379th bomb group wwii association is organized to perpetuate the history the 379th bomb group h ww ii, to remember and honor the memory of lost comrades, and to educate present and future generations. Bomb groups national museum of the united states air. I am in the process of digitizing and summarizing the macrs i have available. The 398th was part of the 8th air force 1st air division during wwii and was one of many b17 bomb groups stationed in england. The bomb group to be made of elements of the 584th, 585th, 586th and 587th bomb squadrons of 36 aircraft of b26 martin marauders all carrying. It returned to the united states during december 1945, being inactivated on 6 january 1946. In early 1984 the group and wing were consolidated into a single unit, but have not been active since. Print email the bombardier in this lead plane of the sixth and final flight of a 36plane formation centered the crosshairs of his norden bomb sight on the target. As an alternative, the kindle ebook is available now and can be read on any.
It is assigned to the 69th reconnaissance group and is stationed at naval air station sigonella, sicily, italy the squadron was first established in the panama canal zone as the 7th aero squadron in 1917 and served as a reconnaissance unit until 1942, when it was redesignated as the 397th bombardment squadron. Essex police air support unit and essex air ambulance. Book 5 infantry divisions 37th division76th division box 9031072 book 6 infantry divisions 77th division106th division box 10731240 book 7 infantry regiments 1st regiment162nd regiment box 12411403 book 8 infantry regiments 163rd regiment tank destroyer battalions box 14041567 index to u. A b26 marauder serial number 4296191 nicknamed the milk run special of the 397th bomb group at steeple morden, 1945. The squadron was first established in the panama canal zone as the 7th aero squadron in 1917 and served as a reconnaissance unit until 1942, when it was redesignated as the 397th bombardment squadron. Military major general pilot c ommanding officer 397th bomb group 397th bomb group richard tide coiner jr. Constituted as the 397th bombardment group medium on 20 march 1943.
The 341st bomb squadron operated the b52g from may 1960 to. He and six others perished while three were able bail out and became pows. Headquarters 397th bomb group american air museum in britain. Unit history 474th aaa bn the maverick outfit, a book about the 474th aaa bn and the. The 379th bomb group was one of 12 heavy bombardment groups in the first bombardment division of the united states 8th air force. Jun 05, 2008 this is a, believed to be comprehensive, list of military units to use the martin b26 marauder during world war ii. In the early 1960s the 4038th strategic wing, later the 397th bomb wing, was based at dow afb near bangor, maine. All b17s of every group within the 1st bombardment division had a large triangle painted at the top of the vertical stabilizer. During all of its 330 bombing missions, it dropped 26,640 tons of bombs on enemy targets, shot down 315 enemy aircraft and lost 141 of its b17s to enemy action.
The members all served together during world war ii, making certain the martin b26 marauders flew their missions. Headquarters 397th bomb group american air museum in. This list was created using the public content located at, the content from the b26 martin marauder historical society, and data from the united states air force historical research agency. Collection of nearly 4,000 books on american topics, with approximately a quarter related to. Books by ray bowden covering usaaf ww2 history are available to buy.
Easy does it, by craig davison and bill law company i. Members of the 9th bomb group share their history and experiences through photos, scrapbooks, memorials, and personal memoirs. Usaaf nose art research project research study into named planes of usaaf during world war two wwii. Some donated books containing valuable information regarding individuals and unit histories may also be part of this collection. Unit and operational histories 100th infantry division. In 1952, the 307th bombardment wing was bestowed the lineage, honors and history of the usaaf 307th bombardment group of world war ii fame. List of units using the b26 marauder during world war ii. Dayton, ohio 397th bomb group monument in memorial park at the national museum of the united states air force. The 393d bomb squadron 393 bs is part of the 509th bomb wing at whiteman air force base, missouri. It served as a bomber unit through world war ii and was inactivated at rio hato army air base, panama on 1 november 1946. Combat squadrons of the air force, world war ii pdf reprint ed.
Bomb groups national museum of the united states air force. Constituted as 397th bombardment group medium on 20 mar 1943. Its mission is to manage and operate b52h stratofortress bombers serve as part of the air forces conventional and strategic combat force the group is one of the oldest units in the united states air force, being a successor organization. He was a bombardier in the 571st bomb squadron, 390th bomb group and his aircraft decatur deb was shot down on may 28, 1944. A detailed history of the 380th bombardment group h.
One of his first actions was to increase the number of required missions from 25 to 30, an action that did not endear the famous race pilot and leader. The 379th bomb group flew its first 300 missions in less time than any other heavy bombardment group. The 397th bombardment wing was inactivated on 25 april 1968 and its aircraft were reassigned to other sac units. Peace for our time, by alistair cooke, bbc broadcaster he is 95 years young us army flight school, 1944, class 44d. The grand slam group the 379th bomb group wwii association is organized to perpetuate the history the 379th bomb group h ww ii, to remember and honor the memory of lost comrades, and to educate present and future generations. This article incorporates public domain material from the air force historical research agency. History matters, shiloh and the western campaign of 1862, one. Air force combat units of world war ii pdf reprint ed.
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