This is the official facebook page of the 446th bomb group association inc. The impetus for this retelling of the story of the 453rd bombardment group heavy, in world war ii, stems from the reunion of the 2nd air bombardment division at valley forge, pennsylvania in july of 1976. The 457th bomb group operated raf glatton from january 1944 until 20 april 1945, when it completed its 237th and last combat mission at the conclusion of the war. As you were aware, the carpetbagger operation was and is a unique story. Certainly, larry thomas who commanded the 453rd for most of its history, and don olds, who has done. Hellbird war book the 768th 669th and 670th bomb squadrons, 462nd bombardment group wwii, 122 pages, in pdf format. Stout is a retired marine corps fighter pilot with more than 4,500 flight hours and 37 combat missions during operation desert storm.
Combat squadrons of the air force world war ii part 1 pdf. Experience a compelling presentation of world war ii history, presented through the deeply personal stories of 390th bomb group personnel. The group was activated during world war ii as the 457th bombardment. The united states air forces 457th air expeditionary group is a provisional united states air. He is the author, among other books, of hells angels. Second bombardment association books page 1 2nd bomb group. Before june 1944, the 457th operated on attacking stategic targets in germany munitions factories, ballbearing plants, marshalling yards and oil refineries. The story of vans valiants of the 8th army air force books.
This website chronicles the history of the 446th, whose men bravely served with the mighty eighth air force in europe in world war ii. He has appeared as an aviation and military expert on various tv and radio news programs, including fox news and npr. The 38th bombardment group is an inactive unit of the united states air force. A history of the 385th bomb group in world war ii william whitfield varnedoe colonial graphics group, 2008 airplanes, military 146 pages. Click here to download and print a pdf copy of the book order form. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. This book is a record of the part the 446th bombardment group played in world war ii it is a record of the period that witnessed the growth of the. Name sqdn history 22979 49 transfer from 99th bg 14 nov 43. The story of vans valiants of the 8th army air force. Combat squadrons of the air force, world war ii pdf reprint ed. For additional history and lineage, see 38th combat support wing.
The true story of the 303rd bomb group in world war ii, fighter group. There are stories written by the men themselves and a memorial to the over 500 flyers whose missions never ended. Raf glatton and the 457th bomb group heavy cambridge. Marvin lubinsky and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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