12th Bomb Group
Group
Object Number - UPL 54852 - Lewis Edwards Bulkeley, Jr. Pilot 340th BG - 489th BS - 12th AF
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Unit stations
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Other Assigned 9th Air Force |
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Other Assigned 10th Air Force |
Encompassing
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 97th Combat Bomb Wing Headquarters (97th Combat Bomb Wing) 12th Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: O-29600
- Highest Rank: Brigadier General
- Role/Job: Pilot, Commanding Officer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 12th Bomb Group 340th Bomb Group 488th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier/Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 17th Bomb Group 95th Bomb Squadron 12th Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 16051044
- Highest Rank: Private
- Role/Job: Combat Photographer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 47th Bomb Group 85th Bomb Squadron 12th Bomb Group
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 668th Bomb Squadron 12th Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: O-25307
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot - Squadron Commander
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-25 Mitchell
- Unit: 12th Bomb Group 340th Bomb Group 489th Bomb Squadron
Mission
- Date: 4 September 1942
- Official Description: B-24’s, in conjunction with RAF and Royal Navy, attack convoy at sea. 2 merchant ships are reported sunk and 1 left burning. B-25’s and RAF Bostons, repelling counterattacks during Alam-el-Halfa battle, hit troop concentrations and vehicles, while P...
- Date: 3 September 1942
- Official Description: B-24’s attack convoy at sea. B-25’s hit troop concentrations, vehicles, and airfield installations in battle area of Alam-el-Halfa and behind enemy lines. P-40’s, mostly operating with RAF, escort bombers and engage fighter in combat, claiming at...
- Date: 2 September 1942
- Official Description: B-24’s hit docks and jetties at Tobruk harbor. B-25’s bomb aircraft and landing ground and, with RAF, attack troops and vehicles in battle area around Alam-el-Halfa ridge. P-40’s fly escort and sweep missions over battle area in conjunction with RAF...
- Date: 1 September 1942
- Official Description: B-24’s attack harbor at Candia, Crete, scoring several direct hits on 1 vessel and hitting 2 others. 2 Squadrons of 57th Fighter Group fly escort missions and sweeps with RAF. B-25’s, in conjunction with RAF Liberators, hit trucks and tanks in battle...
- Date: 31 August 1942
- Official Description: B-25’s attack aircraft on a landing ground, and B-24’s raid harbor at Tobruk. P-40’s of 66th Ftr Sq, 57th Gp, escort RAF bombers during raid on Maryut. B-25’s, in conjunction with RAF Bostons, attack troop concentrations and military vehicles as...
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