2nd Bomb Wing
Wing
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
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: Headquarters (2nd Air Division)
- Service Numbers: O-10891
- Highest Rank: Major General
- Role/Job: Commanding General
Connections
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Unit stations
| Station | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
|
Other Activated |
7 June 1942 | |
|
Based |
Old Catton | 15 August 1942 |
|
Other Redesignated |
Encompassing
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Unit
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Other
