1st Air Division
Division
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Object Number - FRE 1248 - Danish civillians inspect the wreckage of a crashed B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-107082) of the 379th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on...
In December 1944, the 1st Bomb Division was redesginated the 1st Air Division.
Commanding Officers
![Colonel Bartlett Beman at work at his desk. A censor has obscured the documents on his desk. Image stamped on reverse: 'Wide World.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 2 Feb 1943.' [stamp]. Printed caption on reverse: 'BEHIND-SCENES PICTURES OF US ARMY AIR FORCE HEADQUARTERS WING IN ENGLAND. This set of Wide World pictures was made recently in England and shows behind-the-scenes glimpses of the work and life of a Headquarters wing of the US Army Air Force. Headquarters wing is supply section and coordinatio](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-456609.jpg.webp?itok=7_L6oJks)
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 1st Bomb Division
- Highest Rank: Brigadier General
- Role/Job: Chief of Staff
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 1st Bomb Division
- Service Numbers: O-15721
- Highest Rank: Major General
- Role/Job: Commanding General
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 1st Bomb Division 303rd Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: O-15154
- Highest Rank: Major General
- Role/Job: Aerial Observer, Commander
Connections
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Unit stations
| Station | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
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Based |
Alconbury | 31 October 1945 |
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Other Redesignated |
Previously was
Encompassing
![Ground crew of the 356th Fighter Group congratulate the pilot of a P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "Zombie" at Martlesham Heath air base. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'ZOMBIE yellow, black outline. [illegible text] black white common practice of 361st FS.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-377162.jpg.webp?itok=Cj8CR9kY)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
![Three P-51 Mustangs of the 369th Fighter Squadron, 359th Fighter Group fly together in formation. The aircraft foreground to background are: (IV-P, serial number 44-14543) nicknamed "Precious Pat", piloted by Lieutenant Ralston; (IV-Z, serial number 44-15007) piloted by Lieutenant Klem; and (IV-D, serial number 44-15394). First handwritten caption on reverse: 'November 15 1944- 369th FS Lts. Ralston (P), Klem (Z), [illegible] (D).' Second handwritten caption on reverse: '15/11/44 369th Fighter Squadron, 3](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-377226.jpg.webp?itok=RQw6Mu-P)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Wing
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Combat organisation
- Unit Hierarchy: Wing
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Combat organisation
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 1st Air Division
- Service Numbers: O-2070324, 37617714 on enlistment
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
Aircraft
Mission
![B-24 Liberators of the 446th Bomb Group drop bombs over their target. Image stamped on reverse: 'US Official Photograph.' [stamp], 'Sacred.' [stamp] Handwritten caption on reverse: 446 BG led by "Ronnie" unloading demolition + incendiaries on Rheine Marshalling Yards, 9 March 1945.'](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380571.jpg.webp?itok=36lZj_Ve)
- Date: 9 March 1945
- Date: 28 February 1945
- Date: 27 February 1945
- Date: 16 February 1945
- Date: 10 February 1945
Revisions
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Changes
Sources
Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database
