The 466th bomb group flew 231 combat missions with 5,693 sorties, dropping nearly,000 tons of bombs. The initial training of the air crews took place in florida. This group is dedicated to the research and remembrance of the 712th, 7th, 714th, and 715th squadrons of the 448th bomb group of the mighty eighth air force of world war two. The 44th bombardment group was one of those eighth air force units that flew the b24 for the entire war, spending an unusually large amount of its time on tactical missions, as well as contributing detachments to the fighting in italy. A well balanced book that begins with a look at the development history. Information for this section is taken from the book a history of the 489th bomb group, by kind permission of charles h freudenthal, veteran of the 489th bomb group, and remains with him. They were painted in unique paint schemes so large groups of bombers could find them in. The 489th bomb group was made up of four squadrons. It has filled in many of the missing pieces of information that i needed. The 449th equipped with b24 liberator bombers was a typical heavy bombardment group of the 15th air force. In the course of my research, i very often come to find that the information i seek is available, but at a cost. This is not a story of strategy and tactics of the air war. Liberators over germany in world war ii schiffer military history book jeffrey e brett on. Although the 448th bomb group never received the notoriety of.
Historic wendover airfield foundation wendover, utah. This website chronicles the history of the 446th, whose men bravely served with the mighty eighth air force in europe in world war ii. During that time we trained for and participated in the softening. The 449th was activated on 1 may 1943 at davismonthan field near tucson, arizona. The 466th was one of three groups in the 96th combat bomb wing, which was taken off operations in september 1944 to haul low octane gas to clastres, lille, and st. And this is our story, by members of the 449 th bomb group association. B24 8th af 448 world war ii records at the national archives. The first morning report was issued on 27 may 1943. The 448th bombardment group was organized on 6 april 1943 and activated on 1 may 1943 at gowen field, near boise, idaho. The groups final mission was on 10th november 1944 when the 489th were redeployed to the united states for training for the pacific, although many of the aircraft and personnel were reassigned to other bomb groups in the 8th air force. And this is our story, by members of the 449 th bomb group. The 398th was part of the 8th air force 1st air division during wwii and was one of. After the bomb run, the group was alone in the skies and was attacked from the rear by an estimated 150 luftwaffe planes, resulting in the most concentrated air battle in history.
Searchable data base containing details are gathered from veterans, diary notes, official archive records, photographs and more. Usaaf nose art research project research study into named planes of usaaf during world war two wwii. The 448th bomb group h liberators over germany in world war. The group s operational squadrons were the 445th, 446th, 447th and 448th bombardment squadrons. Although the 448th bomb group never received the notoriety of some of the. Nov, 2015 page 2 of 2 painted 448th bomb group a2 posted in flight clothing. Welcome to the official 398th bomb group memorial association web pages, or informally the 398th web pages clearing and colder click for info. Brand new oversized hardcover in jacket 312 pages photos the 448th bomb group from its inception at gowen field, idaho, in 1943 until the cessation of hostilities in europe in 1945. Schiffer publishing the 448th bomb group h liberators over germany in world war ii the 448th bomb group from its inception at gowen field, idaho, in 1943 until the cessation of hostilities in europe in 1945. Use the search bar to the right to locate a 449th horseman by name, rank, serial number, squadron or crew.
My uncle perished in a mission over kiel germany on january 5, 1944. Grottaglie, and home book iii a history of the 449th bomb group volume 3 by members of the 449th bomb group association. B24 liberator 8th air force 448th bomb group taking off seething england 1944 site statistics. An indepth, personal look into the men who carried the war to the a brand new quality book from a fulltime veteran owned bookshop in business since 1992. The 448th bomb group h liberators over germany in world. Air force 321st bombardment group, medium usaf veteran. He flew b24s in the 485th bomb group 830th bomb sqdn. Lots of photographs and listings of crews, the aircraft they flew and missions. See more ideas about the mighty eighth, aircraft and d day invasion. Specifically, i am trying to verify awards of the air medal and soldiers medal. During world war ii, its predecessor unit, the 448th bombardment group was an eighth air force b24 liberator unit in england. Ground crew of the 448th bomb group load up a b24 liberator with parachute containers for low level supply mission on 24 march 1945. During world war ii, its predecessor unit, the 448th bombardment group was an eighth air force b24 liberator unit in. Maximum effort book iv a history of the 449th bomb group 15th air force 47th wing world war ii hardcover 2000 by richard f.
To sort any of the information below, simply click on any of the header items. I would like to know if eugene dworaczk of the 715th bs is mentioned. This is an indepth, personal look into the men who carried the war to the heart of germany. The 489th bomb group h was activated on 1st october 1943. The 448th bomb group h liberators over germany in world war ii schiffer military history book by brett, jeffrey e. Mission this website was created to preserve and perpetuate the history of the 486th bomb group. 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. The entire group was assembled wendover field, utah. This book is a record of the part the 446th bombardment group played in world war ii it is a record of the period that witnessed the growth of the group from a handful of men who left tucson, arizona in april 1943, to the force of over three thousand men who helped end the war in europe on may 8, 1945. Brett 2002, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay.
The 448th bomb group from its inception at gowen field, idaho, in 1943 until the cessation of hostilities in europe in 1945. A history of the 449 th bomb group by damon turner and the 449 th bga. Dedication this website is dedicated to the men and women who went to war with the 486th bombardment group heavy. Air force 321st bombardment group, medium usaf veteran locator. The group trained for overseas duty with north american b25 mitchell medium bombers at several third air force training bases in the southeast. Harris, was a gunner on a b24j during world war ll. This extremely detailed and gripping history of the 448th bomb group heavy which covers the turbulent 1.
Painted 448th bomb group a2 page 2 flight clothing u. The group is stationed at wrightpatterson air force base, ohio the group was first activated during world war ii as the 445th bombardment group, a consolidated b24 liberator unit stationed in england with viii bomber. The groups operational squadrons were the 445th, 446th, 447th and 448th bombardment squadrons. The 449th bomb group was composed of four squadrons the 716th, 717th, 718th, and 719th.
It is 292 pages contains more than 600 photographs, and will fit on your bookshelf with the same profile as the earlier book. It is the story of daytday operations of the bomb group, and personal stories of courage and fear, fortune and misfortune, and the sometimes painful existence during bitter conditions of aerial combat detail the personal sacrifices made by so many men. Maximum effort book iv a history of the 449th bomb group. The story of the 448th bomb group from its inception at gowen field, idaho in 1943 until the cessation of hostilities in europe in 1945.
The 445th operations group 445 og is the flying component of the 445th airlift wing, assigned to fourth air force of the united states air force reserve. An indepth, personal look into the men who carried the war to the heart of the german reich. The 448th bomb group from its inception at gowen field, idaho, in 1943 until the cessation of hostilities in size. The 458th bombardment group has 63 boxes of records stored at the national archives. There are stories written by the men themselves and a memorial to the over 500 flyers whose missions never ended. The 47th wing consisted of four, heavy bombardment groups. Now located in england, the 448th was assigned to the usaafs 8th air force as part of the growing number of bombing groups which were needed to attack the. Liberators over germany in world war ii by jeffrey e. Help with funding of my book on my uncle, john rossio who was a ball turret gunner during wwii.
I ordered this book to do research with regard to my uncles service as a ballturret gunner on a b24. Although the 448th bomb group never received the notoriety of some of the more famous groups of the eighth air force, it was. Forum members, i am looking for someone who has a copy of uthe 448th bomb group h liberators over germany in world war iiu. Books by ray bowden covering usaaf ww2 history are available to buy. Dec 28, 2015 crew of miss b havin, 448th bomb group, seething, england stay safe and healthy. History books aircraft time line commanders main bases component units assigned to history. The 448th bombardment group was a b24 liberator unit of the eighth air force that operated from seething from december 1943 until the end of the war in europe. Page 2 of 2 painted 448th bomb group a2 posted in flight clothing. If you do not see the name of the unit you are searching for, you may click on any unit and type the correct name into the form that follows. In the postwar era, the 448th bombardment group was one of the original ten usaaf bombardment groups assigned to strategic air command on 21 march. Guestbook archives from the former geocities site location. Grottaglie and home, by members of the 449 th bomb group association. Its last assignment was to the 448th fighterbomber wing, stationed at hensley field, texas. Class 1944d world war ii flight training museum and the.
The 448th supply chain management group is an inactive united states air force unit. An excellant resource for research into the 448th bomb group during wwii. It was published by schiffer publishing and has a total of 312 pages in the book. Guestbook archives alfred h locke b24 crew a b24 crew. William shepherd editor, the members of the 449th bomb group asso author, 5. To upload a copy, click on the photo you want, then scroll to the right corner of the photograph where the stacked boxes are and select the size you wish to keep, then right click save as. Oct 06, 2009 this group is dedicated to the research and remembrance of the 712th, 7th, 714th, and 715th squadrons of the 448th bomb group of the mighty eighth air force of world war two. Please select any of the units below to submit a research inquiry to ww2 researcher bill beigel. The strength of the group on that date was listed as 52 officers and 33 enlisted men. The 448th bomb group in norfolk by patricia everson, 9780955191664, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. 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. Well written with a short history of the 448th bomb group and a brief description of each mission.
You can read about the missions they flew over nazi occupied. Feb 27, 2014 aircraft and airmen of the 8th af 448th bomb group. Liberators over germany in wwii by jeffrey e brett. Group the 448th bombardment group was organized on 6 april 1943 and activated on 1 may 1943 at gowen field, near boise, idaho. The 448th bomb group h liberators over germany in world war ii. The story of the 8th air forces fighter groups in world. He flew 15 missions and was forced to divert and crash land on his final mission due to a badly injured copilot and severe plane damage from flak. B24 liberator 8th air force 448th bomb group taking off.
Crew of miss b havin, 448th bomb group, seething, england. Was assigned and deployed to the mediterranean theater in january 1943, arriving in algeria in march. It is the story of daytday operations of the bomb group, and personal stories of courage and fear, fortune and misfortune, and the sometimes painful existence during bitter conditions of aerial combat detail the personal sacrifices made by so. The luftwaffe unit was a sturmgruppe, a special unit intended to attack bombers by flying in tight formations of up to ten fighters in line abreast. Apr 15, 2010 forum members, i am looking for someone who has a copy of uthe 448th bomb group h liberators over germany in world war iiu.
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