N351st bomb group in world war ii books

The men who worked together to keep the plane flying over hitlers occupied europe, those of the u. Ken also created a web site that contains additional information and photographs. As part of the usaafs 15th air force, they flew their b24 liberators from castellucia, italy to heavily defended targets throughout the mediterranean theater of war. Visit our 8th air force honor project with rosters of servicemen who served in the groups of the 8th.

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. History books aircraft time line commanders main bases component units assigned to history. Alcorn and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This site is a tribute to those who served with the 458th bomb group during world war ii. Jimmy stewart and the eighth air force, robert matzen james stewart, robert matzen jimmy. A world war ii history of the 376th bomb group h and its founding units by james w. Vintage book world war ii 1945 us military yearbook 152nd armored signal company. Upthegrove was designated as the group commander, and lieutenant colonel leroy a. We also hope to eventually include the missions flown by the 92nd bomb wing, the 92nd air refueling wing and the 325th bomb squadron. Please note, i do not add new books to my website until i actually have them in stock, as too many times in the past there have been the so called checks in the mail issues with problems from release dates to shipping and so on. Dec 2, 2016 explore gregschafer98s board art kemp 351st bomb group 508th bomb squadron. This is a list of missions flown by the 92nd bomb group h in world war ii.

Books by ray bowden covering usaaf ww2 history are available to buy. A pictorial history by mike hill online at alibris. A20s 58 and 5 of the 47th bomb group in flight during world. The airman database contained in this section of the website was created from a roster of airmen of the 385th bomb group, 8th air force in world war ii compiled by bill varnedoe 5000 ketova way, huntsville, al 35803 march 20 the data were taken from the loading lists of these missions as preserved in the. This new book is an illustrated history of the 451st bomb group in world war ii. World war ii unit histories, documents monographs, books and reports on cd. The 351st bg px is fund raising tool for the 351st bomb group memorial association. The 351st bomb group flew strategic bombing missions from their base at polebrook, northamptonshire from april 1943 to june 1945. The 351st bombardment group heavy, eighth united states army air force, based at polebrook, northamptonshire, england, during world war ii. The group was constituted in may 1943 as a b24 liberator heavy bombardment group and activated on 1 july at wendover field, utah. A20s 58 and 5 of the 47th bomb group in flight during world war ii. Flying fortresses of the 303rd bomber group hells angels drop a heavy load. Records of the army air forces aaf national archives. In the inventory since the group s beginning, this aircraft was the first heavy bomber in the 8th air force to complete 25 missions.

As a professional researcher and world war ii historian, bill beigel provides research services to genealogists, historians, authors, and civilians who are looking for information found in ww2 military unit records. During world war ii, the group operated in the southwest pacific theater as a light bombardment unit during. 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. The group amassed an impressive 343 missions and won two distinguished unit citations between november 1942 and april 1945, dropping nearly 19,000 tons of ordnance. Our group will be operating well out over the north sea. The morning of november 24 the 351st bomb group in wwii. B17g flying fortress of the 100th bomb group next photo b17 flying fortress part 1 image 204 of 279 previous photo. 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.

All of the authors are sharing the proceeds, or donating all the profits from the sales to the association. The 19th bombardment group was a heavy bomber group that was caught up in the japanese invasion of the philippines and java and formed part of the defensive forces in australia during 1942. Many of the new titles you see around i will carry and when i do have the book in stock they will be posted immediately. Schiffer publishing the 451st bomb group in world war ii. The 301st bombardment group was a b17 group that entered combat with the eighth air force in britain but was soon moved to the mediterreanean, where it operated from north africa and then italy. Aaf world war ii combat operations records mission reports, consisting of. During world war ii, the 416th bombardment group l was composed of 416th headquarters and four bombardment squadrons l, the 668th 5h, 669th 2a, 670th f6 and 671st 5c. Constituted as 351st bombardment group heavy on 25 sep 1942. The 2nd bomb group h was equipped with b17 aircraft, flew missions in north africa. A compelling presentation of world war ii history, presented through the deeply personal stories of 390th bomb group personnel. My father was assigned to the 458th bombardment group h in october 1943. The 381st bombardment group was a b17 group in the eighth air force and took part in the daylight strategic bombing campaign over europe. The wilhelmshaven world war ii bombings by the allies of world war ii destroyed two thirds of.

B17f flying fortress of the 379th bomb group polly. An operational reference book, barnsley, pen and sword, p. A bombardment group or bomb group was a group of bomber aircraft the united states army air forces usaaf during world war ii. Assigned to strategic air command for most of its existence, the wing supported lgm30f minuteman ii icbms. The 322nd and the 387th bomb groups will support them with a diversionary feint at the enemy coast near the hague. Rainey was designated as the deputy group commander. The story of his group is representative of the experiences of the many bomb groups which provided the air support making possible the invasion of europe on dday and afterwards. Id like to recommend two books on the second world war. 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.

It is also a tribute to crew 74, of which my father, samuel d. Liberators over germany in world war ii schiffer military history book brett, jeffrey e on. Later during the cold war, the united states air force and strategic air command established the 351st strategic missile wing, which stood alert with minuteman i and later, minuteman ii icbms starting in 1963 at whiteman afb, missouri. The 410th bomb group in world war ii by, 1987, the association edition, in english 1st ed. Get the best deals on original ww ii us books when you shop the largest online selection at. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. What are the best childrens books on the second world war. History of the 504th bomb group vh in world war ii.

American airmen in britain during the second world war imperial. These historical pages are dedicated to the 8,960 men who served in the 303rd bombardment group h hells angels during world war ii. Air force was part of the army during world war ii, and was also called the army air forces or the air corps. During world war ii, its predecessor unit, the 351st bombardment group was a viii bomber command b17 flying fortress unit in england. Hell above earth by stephen frater, published by st. Among the unsung heroes of world war ii were these normal men who completed their missions, day after day. Served in combat with eighth af from may 1943 to apr 1945. B17f flying fortress of the 379th bomb group polly site statistics. It is an ongoing work with details being added as time permits. Later flew missions from amendola air base, near foggia italy. I know that towards the end of the war, zinc chromate was only sprayed in a few areas inside the plane instead of inside the entire plane. The group s most famous member was hollywood actor clark gable, who flew four five missions with them as an observer gunner for the. B17s, of the 351st bombardment group, at raf station polebrook, northamptonshire, england during world war ii. Although the 448th bomb group never received the notoriety of some of the more famous groups of the eighth air force, it was one of the many units that successfully completed its mission every day.

Omer, france which is identified on the target map as z256. Flying fortresses of the 303rd bomber group hells angels drop a heavy load on. Ww2 unit history and associations division, bomb group. Over two million american servicemen passed through britain during the second. After the tragic death of his wife, carole lombard october 1908 january he enlisted in the u. Gives a chronicle and pictorial record of the 351st bomb group h from 19421945. Most of the books in our book section are authored by 351st veterans. The duty to remember chronicles the formation, training and combat missions flown by this american heavy bomber group during wwii. Gisavage, marauder man, 344th bomb group 345th bomb group the 448th bomb group. Thank you for visiting the official web site of the 401st bombardment group association. Group the 351st bomb group flew strategic bombing missions from their base at polebrook, northamptonshire from april 1943 to june 1945. History of the 90th bomb group during world war ii by john s. While stouts title is correct in that this is indeed a true story of the 303rd bombardment group during world war ii, his book is certainly not a complete story. Army air forces 303rd bombardment group, were the first in the 8th air force to complete twentyfive missions from their base in molesworth, england.

Common sense media editors help you choose world war ii books for kids. This page is dedicated to all the men and women who served with the 381st bomb group based at. Group historian for many years, ken harbour was the group historian. Category world war ii this is truly one of the most unusual stories that has come out about world war ii, and is a definite must for any reader interested in war stories and especially those interested in world war ii. The 100 bg flew its last combat mission of world war ii on 10 april 1945 which was number 306. The true story of the 303rd bomb group in world war ii by jay a. Liberators over germany in world war ii author jeffrey e. Weve opted for the latter, in order to present a comprehensive and truly definitive history of the 43rd during wwii. Lucera b17 taking off on mission 301st bomb group albert chance world war ii collection il reporter americano albert chance arrivo in italia nellestate del 1944 insieme alle truppe angloamericane. During the 17 months this unit was deployed to england, they flew 280 combat missions between dec 43 and 25 apr 45. During world war ii the 38th bomb group was a medium bombardment group operating in.

These flew 9,075 sorties with 7,945 of them dropping 20,778 tons of bombs. Its last assignment was with v bomber command at itami airfield, japan, where it was inactivated on 5 november 1945. Bombing of wilhelmshaven in world war ii wikipedia. A pictorial history schiffer military history first edition by mike hill isbn. Lieutenant elwin ricketts, battery b executive officer, became the first wia when he was wounded in the same attack. B17g flying fortress bombers of the 100th bomb group. A pictorial history this new book is an illustrated history of the 451st bomb group in world war ii.

The wing was bestowed the lineage, honors and history of the usaaf 351st bomb group of world war ii upon activation. The 44th bomb group, which flew the b24 liberator, was the pioneer unit for what evolved from the mighty eighths 2nd bomb wing into a fullscale bomb and later air division. Army air corps in actor clark gable was an aerial gunner in world war ii 1944 my future husband if i had been born in the right era. Despite the fact that these books are read in the basement of her house while bombs fall. The 351st missile wing is an inactive united states air force unit, which was last based at whiteman air force base, missouri. The group s most famous member was hollywood actor clark gable, who flew four five missions with them as an observer. The 452nd bombardment group was a b17 group that fought with the eighth air force from february 1944 until the end of the second world war. Searchable data base containing details are gathered from veterans, diary notes, official archive records, photographs and more. Info and pics in my various books show the b17g interior at this stage as bare metal. The 38th bombardment group is an inactive unit of the united states air force.

The book was expanded and reprinted in 2008 as the 351st bomb group the duty to remember. They also feature, alongside many others, in iwms new book somewhere in. The illustrated history of the 22nd bombardment group during world war ii evans. The duty to remember, 19421945 ken harbour, peter harris on. 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.

The 303rd bomb group was an eighth air force, b17 bomber group stationed at molesworth, england from 1942 to 1945. The group s maintenance officer, a major, is seen smoking a cigar as he checks on the status of repairs on the units bombers. On september 25, 1942, the 99th bombardment group heavy was activated at gowan field near boise, idaho. Real men and missions of joseph hellers 340th bomb group in world war ii.

The story of world war ii s mystery bomber and her crew by mario martinez. B17 flying fortresses ybj, serial number 4337076, tur, serial number 446610 and tum, serial number 4339001 of the 351st bomb group release bombs over the target. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The 8th af was primarily engaged in the bombardment of strategic targets in europe. This 298 page hardcover book guides the reader through the evolution of the 351st bomb group, their time served at polebrook, england from 1943 to 1945 and the groups return to the united states. He coauthored the 351st bomb group in world war ii. Usaaf nose art research project research study into named planes of usaaf during world war two wwii.

He and jack pepper are seen tap dancing and clowning for the audience of servicemen. B17g flying fortress of the 100th bomb group world war. The 448th bomb group from its inception at gowen field, idaho, in 1943 until the. It was the equivalent of an infantry regiment in the army ground forces, or a bomber wing in the british commonwealth air forces. Fiction, young adult and true stories 60 outstanding books about world war ii. The group s most famous member was hollywood actor clark gable, who flew four five missions with them as an observer gunner for the making of recruitment film combat america. Hd stock video footage activities of 351st bomb group. Staff sergeant jayson smart of the 305th bomb group immediately after a. There are still thousands of tons of unexploded bombs in. It is structured to give a certain impression of the life of some of the men that served in a heavy bombardment group during the war, and all other aspects of life that contradict. The 417th bombardment group is an inactive united states army air forces unit. Aug 06, 2001 during world war ii, there was a famed b17 aircraft named hells angels.