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They met in the usa at a 379th bomber group reunion, together. Lucky patch of the bomb squadron, bomb group, air force crash lands with wheels. Overseas movement began in april, and in may the 379th arrived at kimbolton, england, aaf station 117. December 20, 1943, was a typically cold, overcast winter day in britain as 2nd lt. Charlie brown was in this squadron, flying ye olde pub. The 95th bombardment group consisted of the 334th, 335th, 336th and 412th bombardment squadrons. The 394th bombardment group was a medium bomber unit that served with the ninth air force in europe, taking part in the dday invasion and the campaign that followed. His b17 was called ye old pub and was in a terrible state. The 379th air expeditionary wing is is the largest, most diverse expeditionary wing in the air force with more than 90 combat and support aircraft, including eight coalition airframes. The 321st bomb group and all squadrons insignias numerical designation, 3,2,1 bombs falling. It was 21yearold charlie browns first combat mission as an aircraft commander with the 379th bomb group, the target an fw190 factory at bremen, germany. The 17th also supplied the crews who flew the the heroic doolittle raid against japan in. She was next added to the usaaf inventory on 16 january 1944. The b17 flying fortress group was awarded two distinguished unit citations, the first for operations across the period beginning 28 may 1943 to 31 july 1944.

It also was the first to use tail and waist guns in a b25. Our 379 aew patches are 100% embroidered with velcro backing. The 379th bomb group wwii association s memorial plaque at the national museum of the air force in dayton, ohio was installed 29 august 1980. The 17th bomb group is the only combat organization to fight all three of the axis powers japan, italy, and germany on three continents asia, africa, and europe. World war ii tail markings, yellow horizontal stripe 310th group with narrower white horizontal stripe below for 379th squadron. Jan 1944 fueling of 379 bg b 17 42 31040 duffys tavern which has returned from todays mission ludwigshafen. Kepner chats with an officer of the 2nd bomb group division, 8th air force, as he enjoys refreshments at an air base in england. Charlie brown was a b17 flying fortress pilot with the 379th bomber group at kimbolton, england. The 379th bomb group was a b17 flying fortress squadron during wwii over europe. The association has a large group of photographs of 379th bomb group veterans. Unfortunately, most photographs have no names to go with the faces, so were asking for your help. B17 aircraft, airmen and nose art of the 379th bombardment group wwii. When an enemy was a friend the 379th bomb group of wwii.

Raf kimbolton airfield 91st bomb group, 379th bomb group. His b17f was called ye olde pub and was in a terrible state, having been hit by flak and fighters. The 379th bomb group h heavy, based at kimbolton, flew more sorties than any other bomb group in the eighth air force and dropped a greater bomb tonnage than any other group. Pioneered the 12plane formation that became standard during 1944 ol gappy. This section is dedicated to those men who served with the 445th bomb group between april 1, 1943 and september 29, 1945. They met in the usa at a 379th bomber group reunion, together with 25 people who were alive all because franz never fired his guns that day. Raf kimbolton and the 379th bombardment group heavy.

Four b17 of the 91st bomb group 401st bs kassel mission. Army air forces eighth air force from 1942 through the end of the second world war. Memorial for 379th bomb group b17 heavy, wwii out of england at. His b17 was called ye old pub and was in a terrible state, having been. The 379th bombardment group was part of the second wave of b17 groups to join the eighth air force and took part in the daylight strategic bombing campaign over germany. Air force 379th bombardment group, heavy usaf veteran. A group of b17s from the 524th and 525th bomb squadrons, 379th bomb group. Robert knapp, was the first group to fly from the united states to an overseas base in a single mass flight. Historical database containing names,missions,aircraft and personal biographies of the men and women that served in the 44th bomb group durring world war ii. If you can identify any of the personnel in these pictures, please use this link to contact the webmaster so the names can be recorded. Attached 524th bombardment squadron, heavy wa may 01, 1943 command. Charlie brown was a b17f flying fortress pilot with the 379 th bomber group at kimbolton, england. Please save this post that way you can get up to dates on the findings. He and his crew of ye olde pub were to become participants in an event probably unique at that time in the air war over europea mission that would remain shrouded in mystery for many years.

Kimbolton is a small village about 24 miles east of cambridge, england. The 17th also supplied the crews who flew the the heroic doolittle raid against japan in april 1942. The group arrived at kimbolton, england, aaf 117 in may 1943 and its first mission was to attack german uboat pens in france. Page 1 of 3 379th bombardment group h tsgt robert j. Patch with 379th bombardment squadron emblem, 379th bombardment squadron emblem. The eighth air force archive documents both the fighter and bomber groups that. Friends of the 379th education 234 photos facebook. Dec 31, 2014 that unit was stationed at raf kimbolton before the 379th bomb group heavy. Combined, these forces excel at providing lethal combat airpower and combat support for operation enduring freedom and. B47 stratojets and kc97 tankers the 379th replaced the 4276th air base squadron at homestead in november 1955 and spent the. Newsfoto publishing company, 1946 2nd edition 1981. During the first five months, the 379th bmw concentrated on the manning and equipping of the unit and formulated a training schedule on april 20, 1956. That unit was stationed at raf kimbolton before the 379th bomb group heavy.

His b17 was called ye old pub and was in a terrible state, having been hit by flak and fighters. Dedicated to the strategic bombing of germany, the eighth air forces. Eighth air force, 19 january 1942 22 february 1944 viii bomber command. For these accomplishments, by the wars end, the 379th was known as the grand slam group and arguably, the best in the business. Tfore, when the 379th bombardment wing was constituted and activated nov.

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. The 398th was part of the 8th air force 1st air division during wwii and was one of many b17. This has to be the most info one can have on one unit. Patcheighth air force historical society, pennsylvania chapter, undated. Aircraft come from every us service as well as the united kingdom, singapore and australia. Pioneered the 12plane formation that became standard during 1944 ol gappy a b17g flew 157 missions, probably more than any other in the 8th af. Delivery of the b52h to operational units began on 09 may 1961 when the 379th. B17 flying fortress bomber ditchers dream aerial view boeing b17g30bo flying fortress bomber 42 31801 of 92nd bomb group a pair of 19th bomb group b17 flying fortress at port moresby in the fall of 1942 b17 flying fortress of the 379th bomb group and mobile command trailer.

Air force photo frf douglaslong beach b17f25dl flying fortress sn 4231 525th bs, 379th bg, 8th af lost on may 29,1943 mission to bomb the sub pens at st. Assigned to raf kimbolton in early 1943, the group flew more sorties than any other bomb group in the eighth air force, and dropped a greater bomb tonnage than any other group. The 379th bomb group was activated on november 26, 1942. Bombers pub is a locally owned and operated home town bar. Activated november 1, 1955 at homestead afb, florida. Franz was also made an honorary member of the 379th bomb group association. The 379th space range squadron is an air force reserve unit. She arrived overseas in scotland on 27 january 1944 and was immediately assigned to the 524th bomber squadron of the 379th bg kimbolton, england. Apr 02, 2012 photo above charlie brown was a b17 flying fortress pilot with the 379th bomber group at kimbolton, england. Welcome to the official 398th bomb group memorial association web pages, or informally the 398th web pages clearing and colder click for info.

If you have information or photos of airmen or aircraft of the 379th bg or need info on them contact us at. Established as the 379th bombardment wing, medium on march 23, 1953. Constituted 371st bombardment squadron heavy on january 28, 1942. Kepner talks with personnel of the 389th bomb group. These are mostly aircrew, but there are some support units as well. The 379th bomb group was activated november 26, 1942, at gowen field, boise, idaho. These flat fields with their small patches of runway and tarmac are all that remain of royal air force station kimbolton, a class a airfield used by the u. I have made only minor tweaks this time, primarily to update links that no longer worked and to add some new resource links to the right side. Airmen with a crashlanded flying fortress from bomb group at raf kimbolton, 1944 lost angel returns to kimbolton on april this fort joined the in february and this crash landing was one of at least two crews of the group experienced in her. Air force 379th bombardment group, heavy usaf veteran locator. Uniforms, medals, paper work, flight log, personal logs, scfrap book, reunions and tons, tons of pictures. Attached 379th bombardment group, heavy may 01, 1943 command. Historic wendover airfield foundation wendover, utah. 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.

His b17f was called ye olde pub and was in a terrible state, having been hit. Eighth air force, 19 january 1942 22 february 1944 viii bomber command, 19 august 1942. This is a list of the missions i flew with the 379th bomb group, 526th squadron out of kimbolten england. Overseas movement began in april, and in may the 379th arrived at kimbolton, england, aaf. Redesignated 17th attack group in 1935 and 17th bombardment group medium in 1939. It was part of the 8th air force, 1st division, 41st wing and it consisted of 4 squadrons. The group was activated in march 1943 and equipped with the martin b26 marauder.

Click on the mission number for details of the aircraft, crew and memoirs of the incidents. Custom patches for 379th air expeditionary wing at al udeid air base, qatar. Oct 28, 20 page 1 of 3 379th bombardment group h tsgt robert j. To ensure the legacy of the 379th bomb group based in kimbolton enland during world war i i. Pilot charles brown wrestles his b17 ye olde pub back to england after the.

The b17 flying fortress group was awarded two distinguished unit citations. The flat land in that area of england was perfect for building. The 379th expeditionary operations group is a provisional united states air force unit. Boeing b17 flying fortress heavy bomber world war photos. In the 1950s the b47equipped 379th bombardment wing was based at homestead air force base, fl. The air echelon flew across the north atlantic in april 1943 while the ground echelon crossed by sea in may. Motto of the 379th bomb group h 8th air force kimbolton, england b17sthe 379th bomb group was activated november 26, 1942, at gowen field, boise, idaho. It is assigned to the 926th wing, and is located at schriever air force base, colorado for most of its existence the unit was designated the 379th bombardment squadron, and was most recently stationed under that name at shilling air force base, kansas, where it was inactivated on 25 march 1965. It consisted of four squadrons of b17s, the 524th, 525th, 526th and 527th. The group flew b17s, a heavy bomber used during world war ii. 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. When asked why he didnt shoot them down, stigler later said, i didnt have the heart to finish those brave men.

Flew more sorties than any other bomb group in the 8th af dropped a greater bomb tonnage than any other group lower abortive rate than any other group in action from 1943. The group departed raf kimbolton for telergma, algeria, with its last elements leaving in early december 1942. During world war ii, the wings predecessor unit, the 379th bombardment group was a viii bomber command b17 flying fortress unit in england. It moved to england in februarymarch 1944 and joined the ninth air force.

B17 flying fortress nose art, aircraft and crews of the 379th bg aircraft of the 379th bg b. Find people you served with from 379th bombardment group, heavy. Feb 1, 2017 aircraft and airmen of the 8th af 379th bomb group. The 17th flew the martin b26 marauder medium bomber, and used kimbolton as a transitory airfield on its way to the north african campaign. Airmen with a crashlanded b17 flying fortress from 379th bomb group at raf kimbolton, 1944 see more. Your 379 aew patches are 3 tall, and 100% embroidered with velcro backing.