416th Bomb Group
Group
Object Number - FRE 7451 - An A-26 Invader (F6-P, serial number 43-22330) nicknamed "For Pete's Sake" of the 416th Bomb Group prepares for take-off at Mount Farm. Image by...
Commanding Officers
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 98th Combat Bomb Wing 416th Bomb Group Headquarters (416th Bomb Group)
- Service Numbers: O-17955
- Highest Rank: Brigadier General
- Role/Job: Pilot - Group Commander - Wing Commander
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group Headquarters (416th Bomb Group)
- Service Numbers: O-22629
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot - Deputy Grp Commander - Group Commander
Connections
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Unit stations
| Station | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
|
Based |
Wethersfield | |
|
Based |
Melun | |
|
Based |
Laon/Athies | 3 March 1945 |
Encompassing
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Headquarters
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 670th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 20520043
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Aviation ordnance office
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 670th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier/Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 671st Bomb Squadron 2911th Bomb Squadron (Provisional)
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 668th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-445522
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 671st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 33464270
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (Technician Third Grade)
- Role/Job: Aerial Gunner
Aircraft
Revisions
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;
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)
