2nd Bomb Wing

Wing
media-53019.jpeg UPL 53019 B-17G-50-DL 44-6439 of 15th AF, 5th BW, 2nd BG, MTO

Image matches synopsis and crew identificatio. Not Long Beach antiglare paint, MTO retained direct vision windows and nose " last three" of 439 on uncamouflaged finish.

Phil Marchese

Object Number - UPL 53019 - B-17G-50-DL 44-6439 of 15th AF, 5th BW, 2nd BG, MTO

The 2nd Bomb Wing arrived in the UK in July 1942. The wing command became the 2nd Bomb Division in August 1943, while the wing was retitled the 2nd Combat Bomb Wing.

Commanding Officers

General James O Hodges visits Colonel Thompson of the 448th Bomb Group. First handwritten caption on reverse: 'B/G James P Hodges (rt) with Col Thompson 448 BG (left).' Second handwritten caption on reverse: '448 BG- 2nd BD Co General Hodges visiting Col Thompson.'

James Pratt Hodges

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: Headquarters (2nd Air Division)
  • Service Numbers: O-10891
  • Highest Rank: Major General
  • Role/Job: Commanding General

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Unit stations

Station Location Date

Other

Activated

7 June 1942

Based

Old Catton 15 August 1942

Other

Redesignated

Encompassing

The insignia of the 389th Bomb Group.

389th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
A pathfinder B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-51681) of the 453rd Bomb Group flies in formation with a fellow Liberator of the 453rd and and a pathfinder Liberator of the 445th Bomb Group. Image via Alan Rowsell.

445th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
The insignia of the 44th Bomb Group.

44th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
The insignia of the 93rd Bomb Group.

93rd Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Revisions

Date4 Sep 2019 13:20:14
ContributorEmily
ChangesChanges to unit part of associations and unit encompassing associations
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Air Force Combat Units of World War II

Date4 Sep 2019 13:17:22
ContributorEmily
ChangesCreated entry with type, category, name, insignia, us air force combat units of world war ii description, description, air forces, unit became association, commanding officers associations and stations
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Air Force Combat Units of World War II

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