344th Bomb Group

Group
media-24689.jpeg UPL 24689 E.G. Hanes

William A. Hanes, grandson of 2nd Lt. E. G. Hanes

Object Number - UPL 24689

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Unit stations

Station Location Date

Based

Stansted Mountfitchet 19 February 1944 - 30 September 1944

Based

Cormeilles-en-Vexin, France 30 September 1944 - 5 April 1945

Based

Florennes / Juzaine 5 April 1945

Encompassing

People

Thomas Francis Johnson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 344th Bomb Group 494th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 12032555 and O-659307
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot
Lieutenant George Kammermeyer of the 344th Bomb Group with two colleagues, outside a Nissen Hut. Image via George Kammermeyer.

George Kammermeyer

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 344th Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant

J Kenyon

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 344th Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant

Henry P Koslowski

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 344th Bomb Group

William C Lastinger

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 344th Bomb Group 495th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Aircraft

42-95910

  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Wizard of Koz
  • Unit: 344th Bomb Group

42-95913

  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Unit: 344th Bomb Group

42-95914

  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Shirley Ann
  • Unit: 344th Bomb Group
Ground personnel of the 344th Bomb Group attend to a B-26 Marauder (serial number 42-95917) nicknamed "Shopworn Angel" that has belly landed. Image by Jack K Havener, 344th Bomb Group.. Associated caption: '"Shopworn Angel"- WJ Woodrum. Woodrum was in London on leave this day and Capt Lucius B Clay 495th Sqdn Operations Officer was flying his ship but flak damage prevented the lowering of the gear so he bellied it in. No one hurt and only damage was bent prop tips. 14 February 1945.'

42-95917

  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Shopworn Angel
  • Unit: 344th Bomb Group

42-95918

  • Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
  • Nicknames: Nick's Chick II
  • Unit: 344th Bomb Group

Revisions

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Stations added with details from:
- "Battle Colors Volume III - Insignia and Tactical Markings of the Ninth Air Force in World War Two' by Robert A. Watkins;

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Connection to aircraft serial

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Added Group nickname and aircraft type

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Contributorrossingtonj
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Type added.

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ContributorAAM
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Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database / Units in the UK from ETOUSA Station List, as transcribed by Lt. Col. Philip Grinton (US Army, Retired) and extracted by IWM; air division data from L.D. Underwood, based on the 8th Air Force Strength Report of 6th August 1944, as published in 'The 8th Air Force Yearbook' by Lt. Col. John H Woolnough (1980)

344th Bomb Group: Gallery (140 items)

A bombed out street in Pontoise, caused by near misses of the 344th Bomb Group who were aiming for the nearby bridge. Image by Jack K Havener, 344th Bomb Group.. Associated caption: 'Rubble still not cleaned up from near missed at end of bridge. Dec 1944.'

Object number: FRE 7147 - A bombed out street in Pontoise, caused by near...

A P-47 Thunderbolt, painted in invasion markings buzzes a haystack on the 344th Bomb Group base at Cormeilles-en-Vexin. Image by Jack K Havener, 344th Bomb Group.. Associated caption: 'P-47 buzzing haystack on base. He probably couldn't resist it as the Krauts earlier camouflaged ack-ack guns under haystacks. Dec 1944.'

Object number: FRE 7148 - A P-47 Thunderbolt, painted in invasion markings...

The nose art of a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Smilin' Joy" of the 344th Bomb Group. Image by Jack K Havener, 344th Bomb Group.. Associated caption: '"Smilin' Joy"- AJ Robertson- Actually taken at Stansted- Jul 1944.'

Object number: FRE 7149 - The nose art of a B-26 Marauder nicknamed "Smilin'...

Two airmen of the 344th Bomb Group with the nose art of a B-26 Marauder (serial number 42-95986) nicknamed "Let-Hal Lady". Image by Jack K Havener, 344th Bomb Group.. Associated caption: '"Le-Thal Lady"- JW Scott. Actually taken at Stansted- Jul 1944.'

Object number: FRE 7150 - Two airmen of the 344th Bomb Group with the nose...

Lieutenant Jack Havener and Al Eberhardt of the 344th Bomb Group inside a former Luftwaffe gun crew hut. Image by Jack K Havener, 344th Bomb Group.. Associated caption: 'Havener standing and Eberhardt in top bunk inside former Luftwaffe gune[sic] crew huts of A-59. Dec 1944.'

Object number: FRE 7151 - Lieutenant Jack Havener and Al Eberhardt of the...

Lieutenant Jack Havener and Rassmussen of the 344th Bomb Group with the propellor blade of an FW-190. Image by Jack K Havener, 344th Bomb Group.. Associated caption: 'Rassmussem & Havener outside hut (semi underground) ready for take off for Paris. FW-190 prop blade serves as name plate for hut with occupants listed. Jan 1945.'

Object number: FRE 7152 - Lieutenant Jack Havener and Rassmussen of the...

Lieutenant Jack Havener of the 344th Bomb Group admires a pin up nose art of a B-26 Marauder (serial number 42-95952) nicknamed "You've 'Ad It". Image by Jack K Havener, 344th Bomb Group.. Associated caption: '"You've 'Ad It!"- Harrison. Actually taken on Stansted, July 1944.'

Object number: FRE 7153 - Lieutenant Jack Havener of the 344th Bomb Group...

Lieuteant Jack Havener of the 344th Bomb Group in flight gear before a mission briefing. Image by Jack K Havener, 344th Bomb Group.. Associated caption: 'Havener in Flying gear ready for briefing and early morning mission. Jan 1945.'

Object number: FRE 7154 - Lieuteant Jack Havener of the 344th Bomb Group in...

B-26 Marauders of the 344th Bomb Group line up for take off. Image by Jack K Havener, 344th Bomb Group.. Associated caption: 'Group ships taxiing to take-off point Jan 1945.'

Object number: FRE 7155 - B-26 Marauders of the 344th Bomb Group line up for...

Two B-26 Marauders, left: (serial number 42-95967) nicknamed "Rosie O'Brady" and right: (serial number 43-34181) nicknamed "Lak-A-Nookie", of the 344th Bomb Group prepare for take off. Image by Jack K Havener, 344th Bomb Group.. Associated caption: 'Lead ships lined up ready to roll. Jan 1945.'

Object number: FRE 7156 - Two B-26 Marauders, left: (serial number 42-95967)...

A B-26 Marauder of the 344th Bomb Group takes off. Image by Jack K Havener, 344th Bomb Group.. Associated caption: 'Lead ship in the air in distance and second ship halfway down runway roll. Jan 1945.'

Object number: FRE 7157 - A B-26 Marauder of the 344th Bomb Group takes off...

A formation of B-26 Marauders ofthe 344th Bomb Group, shortly after take off. Image by Jack K Havener, 344th Bomb Group.. Associated caption: 'First Box formed up over field with second box in last phases of taking off. Jan 1945.'

Object number: FRE 7158 - A formation of B-26 Marauders ofthe 344th Bomb...