396th Bombardment Group
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| 396th Bombardment Group | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1943-1944 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Army Air Forces |
| Role | Training |
The 396th Bombardment Group was a World War II United States Army Air Forces organization.
Contents |
[edit] History
[edit] Operational Units
- 592nd Bombardment Squadron
- 593rd Bombardment Squadron
- 594th Bombardment Squadron
- 595th Bombardment Squadron
[edit] Aircraft Flown
[edit] Stations Assigned
- Mountain Home AAFld, ID 16 Feb 1943 - 10 Apr 1943
- Moses Lake AAB, WA 10 Apr 1943 - 5 Nov 1943
- Drew Field, FL 5 Nov 1943 - 1 May 1944
[edit] Operational History
[edit] World War II
Constituted as 396th Bombardment Group (Heavy) on 29 Jan 1943. Activated on 16 Feb 1943. Assigned to Second AF, later (Nov 1943) to Third AF. Equipped with B-17's. Served as an operational training unit until Aug 1943, then became a replacement training unit.
Inactivated on 1 May 1944.
[edit] References
- Maurer, Maurer (1983). Air Force Combat Units Of World War II. Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0892010924.
