401st bomb group blue book

Beautiful beast b24j20co 4273167 380th bomb group, 528th bomb squadron. The best damn outfit in the usaaf turner publishing on. The planes were fondly referred to in a feminine manor. Transcribed by merle choffel 7705 1944 dailies of the 401st squadron. Usaaf 401st bomb group unit history in ww2 usaaf documents. Its last was assigned to the 91st bombardment group, stationed at drew field, florida. Wwii 401st bomb group pictorial record very rare book 1946. Starting their missions at that time meant the focus was very much on the coming invasion attempt of france planned for the following summer. The book was expanded and reprinted in 2008 as the 351st bomb group the duty to remember. The illustrated history of the 43rd bombardment group during world war ii, volume ii. The 91st bombardment group, also known as the ragged irregulars, consisted of the 322nd, 323rd, 324th and 401st bombardment squadrons during the war.

The group was activated on 1 july 1943 and trained with the a20 havoc. The 401st entered combat with viii bomber command, flying boeing b17 flying fortresses from raf deenethorpe. B17 flying fortresses, which were assigned to the 401st bomb group. The 379th holds the record for most missions flown. It is kept in this triangular case in the church of st mary the virgin, church street, weldon, nn17 3jy.

He was an b17 pilot assigned to the 91st bomb group 401st bomb sqdn flying 18 missions from england and was killed in action on march 6, 1943. Edited and compiled under the supervision of captain gordon r. The legacy of leading lady, b17g5ve serial 4239948, assigned to 365 bomb squadron, 305 bomb group and then reassignate. I was unable to make a readable copy of the first page of the january 1944 daily reports. Learn about the men who flew and maintained b17 flying fortress aircraft from deenethorpe airfield during world war ii and the organization that perpetuates its history. Most aircraft of world war ii had pictures of sexy girls, tributes to sweethearts, songs and home. Media in category 401st bombardment group united states army air forces the following 17 files are in this category, out of 17 total.

Ken also created a web site that contains additional information and photographs. Closway, group public relations officer and published by newsphoto publishing co. Books by ray bowden covering usaaf ww2 history are available to buy. The group earned two distinguished unit citations for missions over leipzig on 1. Thank you for visiting the official web site of the 401st bombardment group association.

The 401st bomb group flew b17 flying fortresses from deenethorpe, northamptonshire, from november 1943 to june 1945. Initially, stiles served as a bomber pilot with the 401st bomb squadron of the 91st bomb group u. The plane became the first aircraft in the 305th bombardment group to complete 100 missions, and finally performed 3 successful missions in a career spanning 18 months before surviving the war. The 401st was famous for painting the backs of their jackets. After training in the united states, the group deployed to the european theater of operations, where it participated in the strategic bombing campaign against germany, earning a distinguished unit citation in an attack against misburg. Squadron history 401st bomb group heavy bombardment units pusuant to the war endeavor and the record change in the form of a transfer of nine of its original 18 crews to the 351st group. It was activated in october 1943 as a heavy bomber unit, drawing its cadre from the former 17th antisubmarine squadron. Baker, standing left, and crew of the b17 carrie b, 26 feb 1945. List of b17 flying fortresses of this bomb group, which are in the database of this website.

Authentic a2 william gibson 91st bomb group h flight horsehide jacket size 40. April 1942 the beginning dailies of the 401st squadron. These historical pages are dedicated to the 8,960 men who served in the 303rd bombardment group h hells angels during world war ii. In 2015 he asked for malcolm osborn to help him continue and finish the history of the 401st bomb group. Searchable data base containing details are gathered from veterans, diary notes, official archive records, photographs and more. Buy anton hoffmans army of the blue king uniformology book. In june 1945, the 379th transferred from raf kimbolton and the base was closed temporarily.

Transcribed by merle choffel 21105 1943 dailies of the 401st squadron. It mostly deals with an incident that happened when a b 17 diverted to russia after being damaged in a raid over berlin. Original flag from deenethorpe airfield, station 128, base of the 401st bombardment group h. Classified as a heavy bombardment group, the 91st operated b17 flying fortress aircraft and was known unofficially as the ragged irregulars or as wrays ragged irregulars, after the commander who took the group to england. That was not the case with this b17 tail number 4225233. Closway author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The 457th bombardment group in the skies over europe.

Pictorial record of the 401st bomb group hardcover january 1, 20 by gordon r. A photographic odyssey of the 353rd fighter group during the second world war 011030 fortresses over deenethorpe. Many thanks to merle choffel who transcribed this information for the 91st bomb group website. He was enlisted with the 8th air force, 401st bomb group h flying with the 6th squadron as a ball turret gunner on a b17 and completed 32 missions in europe. The ball turret is one position on a plane that had to be the most terrifying place to be. Raf kimbolton and the 379th bombardment group heavy. Anton hoffmans army of the blue king uniformology book. In action over the third reich with the b24 liberator. International historical research associates, 2019. B17 bomber flying fortress the queen of the skies home. 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.

He flew his first combat mission over germany on april 19th, 1944 and completed his combat tour before the end of the summer of 1944. Otherwise you may reserve your room online by clicking the blue button below titled sheraton hotel reservation. His plane was attacked by enemy fighters and all bailed out except the ball turret gunner. The insignia of the 6th bomb squadron, 401st bomb group. Group historian for many years, ken harbour was the group historian. The 303rd bomb group was an eighth air force, b17 bomber group stationed at molesworth, england from 1942 to 1945. Baker customized with fur collar and capri lucky bell. Started by my father, cliff bishop back in 2008 and put on the backburner whilst he worked on other projects. Full text of pictorial record of the 401st bomb group see other formats.

Please mention bomb group reunion to receive the group rate. The 401st bombardment squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. Second bombardment group wing 19181994 paducah, ky. He graduated at george field with the class of 43d, sn. The 91st bomb group heavy was an air combat unit of the united states army air forces during the second world war. It was the a book about the 615 squadron of the 401st bomb group of the 8th air force in wwii. The 401st bombardment group was a b17 flying fortress group that fought with the eighth air force from november 1943 until the end of the war in europe. The 379th bomb group holds the record for the most tonnage dropped of any u. Their motto, might in flight, was earned on each of their record 364 combat missions.

Usaaf nose art research project research study into named planes of usaaf during world war two wwii. The story of the 401st bombardment group h by cliff t bishop and malcolm osborn. A pictorial record of the 401st bomb group which was part of the 8th aaf based in england during ww2 and comprised of the 612th, 6th, 614th and 615th bombardment squadrons. He coauthored the 351st bomb group in world war ii. Full text of pictorial record of the 401st bomb group. Army air force bomb group operating from the united kingdom 26,459 tons of ordnance.

The pilot on this mission flew the aircraft on the cover of the book. Bangin lulu b24 4251091 446th bomb group, 707th bomb squadron. Heres a patchedpainted a2 jacket from the 401st bomb group 614th bomb squadron 8th aaf it belonged to ball turret gunner who flew on a well known b17. The patch on the left may represent the 401st bomb group. Announcement fortresses over deenethorpe the story of the 401st bombardment group h east anglia books publisher donaldbyers, 4252017 6.

History of the 449th bomb group, book i and book ii, usaf. The group was first activated as the 401st bombardment group during world war ii. Second lieutenant fl shaw and his crew of the 401st bomb group with their b17 flying fortress after a mission. Bashful b24dco 4111776 98th bomb group, 343rd bomb squadron. The 401st air expeditionary group is a provisional united states air force unit assigned to united states air forces in europe to be activated or inactivated at any time as needed.

Planes 401st bomb group planes bartley leo s 7 bartman anton j. Book 1 hoffman s army of the blue king by philip cranz 14. Class 1943d world war ii flight training museum and the. Bomb group for sale military collectibles for sale. Dec 5, 2018 images of people, places and equipment associated with the 447th bomb group and 711th squadron. Room rates are good from september 8 september 16, 2020. The 491st bombardment group is a former united states army air forces unit. Pictorial record of the 401st bomb group internet archive. Reserve your room online now by using the link below.