Folmer the swede sogaard, glenn lewis and others, helped perfect the technique of skip bombing. If so, what is a fair value for a original 345th bomb group air apaches unit history book. A partial history of the 741st bombardment squadron, 455th bombardment group, july 6, 1943 through may 1945 lanford, h. It moved the next month to wendover field, utah, where it began training with the boeing b17 flying fortress. The 449th bomb group association bga was formed in 1983 through the efforts of dick downey. We aborted over the channel at 1618 and returned to base via rye and clacton on the sea. He is the author, among other books, of hells angels. Searchable data base containing details are gathered from veterans, diary notes, official archive records, photographs and more. Recently the organization has been expanded to the 2nd generation to include family members and others interested in the preserving the history and the heritage of the 449th. Stone was a member of the 7 th air force, 11 th bombardment group h, 431 st bomb squadron and he flew 40 combat missions as a bombardier on a b24 liberator. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Volunteers are transcribing servicemen names and their awards from general orders that we are publishing on this website for enthusiasts, families and researchers of genealogy and world war ii history.
A b24 liberator serial number 4450468 of the 455th bomb group, 15th air force which crashed landed on its nose as a result of a freak accident on take off, 1945. This website honors and preserves the record of the 497th. Buy 460th bomb group history by bohnstedt, duane l isbn. This book focuses exclusively on the 458th bomb group and the history of that unit through the end of world war ii.
Grottaglie, and home book iii a history of the 449th bomb group volume 3 by members of the 449th bomb group association. A history of the 385th bomb group in world war ii william whitfield varnedoe colonial graphics group, 2008 airplanes, military 146 pages. The book is full of incredibly interesting information and pictures 8th air force history buffs will find fascinating. History of the fifth bomb group electronic reproduction master and use copy. Jay stouts book covers the groups history from formation through to the wars end.
Organization of the 456th bomb group h the 456th bomb group heavy was created constituted on 14 may 1943, by special order of the second air force as a bomber unit planned for future deployment to the eighth air force in the united kingdom group commanders of the 456th bomb group. It completed training in may 1943, and began its move to the european theater of operations. One version is that kens men were named for the tremendous pilot, capt. This 265 page, 9 x 12 hardcover book focuses on the 385ths combat missions, targets and losses incurred. This is a summary of the history of the 379th that can be found, in its entirety, at the 379th bomb group associations website. Kids of the 463rd bomb group public group facebook. Bomb wing reads in the order of the mediterranean campaigns. We hope this history will be useful to all members of the group for reference at future reunions and bull sessions in which everyone explains how he and the 502nd. Originally published in 1947, this book is a reprint using better technology. History books aircraft time line commanders main bases component units assigned to history. He married opal lee moore in louisiana in november 1942. Like the 3rd and 38th bomb group projects, our research on the 43rd bomb group developed so much material that we either had to edit out hundreds of pages of text and photos from the book, or split it into two volumes.
In june 1945, the 379th transferred from raf kimbolton and the base was closed temporarily. Army air force bomb group operating from the united kingdom 26,459 tons of ordnance. For example, among many other interesting items, the book has a description. Books by ray bowden covering usaaf ww2 history and in particular the 91bg and 100bg, are available to buy. The 449th bga was initially composed of the veterans of the 449th bg. It is a story that is much like that of all the brave crews that flew in this intrepid b26 war machine. After the north african landings came the battle of kasserine pass, a german counter offensive, the failure of. Air apaches and millions of other books are available for instant access. Ken mccullar of the 63rd bomb squadron, who, along with then 1st lt. T are hundreds of great photos of members of the group, their aircraft, daily life, and activities. Historic wendover airfield is dedicated to preserving world war ii army air force history, educating present and future generations about this period and having visitors experience the feelings and understand the circumstances of the ww ii era participants. The 390th bomb group flew b17 flying fortresses from framlingham, suffolk, between july 1943 and the end of the war in europe. The true story of the 303rd bomb group in world war ii, fighter group. The book, destruction of dresden, written by an american, includes a chapter of a mission to dresden that went astray the 398th bombardment group lost its way flying through the cloud layers at its predetermined altitude, and when the b17s emerged above the cloud layers the lead navigator was not too happy about the formations position.
The 379th holds the record for most missions flown. History an informal narrative history of the 47th bombers prepared for the bomb group reunion at dayton, ohio 1979 about one year before the pearl harbor attack, the 47th was constituted as the 47th bombardment group light on november 20, 1940. Usaaf nose art research project research study into named planes of usaaf during world war two wwii. He dedicated his book, to all those who served, in whatever rank or capacity, with the 489th bombardment group and its attached units, especially to those who gave their lives in the cause of freedom and human dignity. Group took off at 40, may, 1943 and rendezvoused over the field at 1401. Unit history there is still some debate as to the origins of the moniker. Experience a compelling presentation of world war ii history, presented through the deeply personal stories of 390th bomb group personnel. The 410th bombardment group was a light bomber unit that fought with the ninth air force from may 1944 to the end of the war in europe, supporting the dday invasions and the campaign that followed the group was activated on 1 july 1943 and trained with the a20 havoc. The 379th bomb group holds the record for the most tonnage dropped of any u.
There are stories written by the men themselves and a memorial to the over 500 flyers whose missions never ended. Stout is a retired marine corps fighter pilot with more than 4,500 flight hours and 37 combat missions during operation desert storm. The american 345th bomb groupthe air apacheswas legendary in the war against. A history of the 306th bombardment group by russell a. Many of these missions were flown at 50 to 100 feet above the targets and produced, from a rearward mounted camera below the rear fuselage, some of the. Adam crew of the 367th bombardment squadron, one of four squadrons in the 306th bg. Constituted as the 38th bombardment group medium on 20 nov. The true story of the 345th bomb group and its low. This website chronicles the history of the 446th, whose men bravely served with the mighty eighth air force in europe in world war ii. The story of vans valiants of the 8th army air force. East anglia books 011028 the 385th bomb group, 8th. It is not just a book recounting the missions, it is about the group, its people, the. The 38th bomb group was one of the most heroic air groups in the pacific war, but probably the least well known.
This is the official facebook page of the 446th bomb group association inc. Is anyone on site familiar with original wwii usaaf unit histories. Craven, 305th bombardment group h memorial association online at alibris. A partial history of the 741st bombardment squadron, 455th bombardment group, july 6, 1943 through may 1945. A bombardment group or bomb group was a group of bomber aircraft the united states army.
The 455th bombardment group was a b24 group that served with the fifteenth air force in italy, taking part in the strategic bombing campaign and supporting the fighting in italy and the south of france. Since various limitations did exist and handicap the publication of our group history, the only alternative was to select such material as would most emphatically demonstrate how superior our group really was. It is 292 pages contains more than 600 photographs, and will fit on your bookshelf with the same profile as the earlier book. A critical component to victory in japan, the 38th bomb group was an integral part of of the fifth air force through major campaigns and conquests in new guinea, through the. As an aircrew member in 719th squadron, 449th bomb group heavy, 15th air force, he departed for grotagilie, italy on january 19, 1945 arriving in italy on january 27, 1945.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A partial history of the 741st bombardment squadron, 455th. The history of the bomber barons of the thirteenth jungle air force as compiled by the 5th group historical officer, and released for publication by the th air force public relations officer cover title. The 379th bomb group was activated on november 26, 1942. He has appeared as an aviation and military expert on various tv and radio news programs, including fox news and npr.
Marvin lubinsky and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Historic wendover airfield foundation wendover, utah. It was part of the 8th air force, 1st division, 41st wing and it consisted of 4 squadrons. The 390th bomb group memorial air museum is housed in the original wartime control tower of framlingham, station 153. This extremely detailed and gripping history of the 448th bomb group heavy which covers the turbulent 1. In this final edition, the short snorter presents a comprehensive history of the 502nd bomb group, compiled by ssgt robert r. Bomb group 306th bomb group historical association 307th bomb group association 310th bomb group. The squadron was first organized at gowen field, idaho on 1 december 1942 as one of the original four squadrons of the 384th bombardment group. All sons, daughters, nephews, nieces, grandsons, granddaughters, etc. The 305th bomb group in action by, 1990, 305th bombardment group h memorial association edition, in english.
All honor to stout for another lastminute grab at history that is rapidly. If you are interested in military history, or if you just like reading firsthand reports and reflections, i believe you. The group was known as the flying eightballs and each b24 liberator it flew was decorated with a winged bomb cartoon of an 8ball pool ball over which. Official website of the 385th bomb group association. We proceeded to pulham and rendezvoused with the 96th group which was leading and we attempted to rejoin them at dungeness at 1615. Bomb group history posted in roger bender book reports. He attended aerial gunnery training at tyndall, florida.