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Learn about the men who fought on, flew and maintained the B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft from Deenethorpe Airfield during World War II and the organization that perpetuates its history. Learn about The 401st Bomb Group - Its history, missions, leaders, and crews.
The History of the 401st. - 401bg.org
The Group encountered fierce enemy aircraft resistance, in which it was supported by Colonel James Howard, a P-51 pilot, who single-handedly fought off 30 Nazi fighters, destroying four, and for which he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.
401st Bomb Group - American Air Museum
The 401st Bomb Group flew B-17 Flying Fortresses from Deenethorpe, Northamptonshire, from November 1943 to June 1945. Starting their missions at that time meant the focus was very much on the coming invasion attempt of France planned for the following summer.
401st Bombardment Group - WWII - World War II - Army Air …
Constituted as 401st Bombardment Group (Heavy) on 20 Mar 1943. Activated on 1 Apr 1943. Prepared for combat with B-17's. Moved to England, Oct-Nov 1943, and served in combat with Eighth AF, Nov 1943-Apr 1945.
Combat Personnel - 401bg.org
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401st Air Expeditionary Group - Wikipedia
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. It is stationed at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The group was first activated as the 401st Bombardment Group during World War II.
401st Bomb Squadron - American Air Museum
Description: Missing Air Crew Report 5356 relating to the loss of B17 42-107042, 91st Bomb Group, 401st Bomb Squadron. on 25 May 1944.
401st Bombardment Group (H), a War Memorial - The Historical …
Oct 17, 2020 · The gallant men of the 401st flew 254 combat missions over Germany and Occupied Europe in sturdy B-17 aircraft. The group was awarded two Distinguished Unit Citations and had the best bombing accuracy record and second lowest loss rate among B-17 Groups in the 8th Air Force.
Unit History 401st Bomb Group, 8th AF, USAAF
The 401st Bombardment Group (Heavy) was activated on 1st April 1943 at Ephrata Army Air Base, Washington. At the time of its activation the Group was comprised of the 612th, 613th, 614th, and 615th Squadrons (Heavy).
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