303rd Bomb Group (H) - Molesworth, England
The 303rd Bomb Group was an Eighth Air Force, B-17 Bomber Group stationed at Molesworth, England from 1942 to 1945. Their motto, Might in Flight, was earned on each of their record 364 combat missions.
303rd Bomb Group - American Air Museum
The 303rd Bombardment Group (Heavy) was activated on 3-Feb-1942 at Pendleton Field, Oregon. They assembled at Gowen Field, Idaho on 11-February 1942 where it conducted flight training until 12-Jun-1942.
303rd BG Combat Missions and Reports
2010年2月6日 · 364 Combat Missions of the 303rd Bomb Group (H) With Mission Reports and Lead Crew Photos. November 1942 - April 1945. Flying Personnel and Missions Index. Aircraft and Missions Index. Support Personnel Index. Copies of the actual Mission Reports are available for review and research at these locations: Idaho Military History Museum, Gowen ...
303rd Air Expeditionary Group - Wikipedia
The 303rd Bombardment Group was activated in February 1942 as a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bomber group at Pendleton Field, Oregon, and assigned the 358th, 359th, and 360th Bombardment Squadrons and the 31st Reconnaissance Squadron.
Hell's Angels Overview
In tribute to one of the most famous Flying Fortresses of World War II, Hell's Angels (#41- 24577), the 303rd Bombardment Group took its name, Hell's Angels. In the inventory since the Group's beginning, this aircraft was the first heavy bomber in the 8th Air Force to complete 25 missions.
303rd Bombardment Group - WWII - World War II - Army Air …
Constituted as 303rd Bombardment Group (Heavy) on 28 Jan 1942. Activated on 3 Feb 1942. Prepared for combat with B-17's. Moved to England, Aug-Sep 1942, and assigned to Eighth AF. Entered combat in Nov 1942 and raided targets such as airdromes, railroads, and submarine pens in France until 1943.
Hell's Angels: The True Story of the 303rd Bomb Group in World …
2016年1月5日 · Winner of the San Diego Book Awards for Military/Politics, this is the true story of the Eighth Air Force's legendary 303rd Bomb Group. Although the United States declared war against Germany in December 1941, a successful assault on Nazi-occupied Europe could not happen until Germany's industrial and military might were crippled.
Headquarters Squadron (303rd Bomb Group) - American Air …
Unit: 303rd Bomb Group Headquarters Squadron (303rd Bomb Group) Service Numbers: O-563943; Highest Rank: First Lieutenant; Role/Job: Intelligence Officer
Heritage of the 303rd BG(H)
The 303rd BG (H) and 379th BG (H), on 25 July 1945, became the first 8th Air Force Groups to be inactivated. The Group's B-17s were flown back to the USA. Redesignation: 303rd BG (H) as 303rd BG (VH) on 11 June 1947. Activated: 1 July 1947 at Andrews Field (Camp Springs), MD.
Daniel Library: Lt. Peter Franklin Cureton: 303rd Bomb Group
2018年1月25日 · The 303rd Bomb Group was an Eighth Air Force, B-17 Bomber Group stationed at Molesworth, England from 1942 to 1945. The 303rd Bombardment Group (H), nicknamed "Hell's Angels," had 8,960 service members and flew 364 combat missions.