489th bomb squadron book

The 489th bombardment group was a b24 liberator unit within the eighth air force, noteworthy for containing the only man to be awarded the medal of honor while flying an eighth air force b24 from britain a number of other medals of honor were awards for actions such as the ploesti raid. From charles cooks 487 th squadron album dated june 1944. Group the 489th bomb group flew b24 liberators out of halesworth, suffolk, for several months from may 1944 until later in the year. This auction is for an excellent condition vintage book about the 873rd squadron from the 489th bombardment group very heavy entitled superfort saga. Grottaglie, and home book iii a history of the 449th bomb group volume 3 by members of the 449th bomb group association. A history of the 489th bomb group unknown binding 1989 by charles h freudenthal author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.

Sergeant willard lowman of the 755th bomb squadron, 458th bomb group. The 466th bomb group flew 231 combat missions with 5,693 sorties, dropping nearly,000 tons of bombs. Its is assigned to the 307th bomb wing, and is stationed at dyess air force base, texas. Video taken in 1944 on corsica 489th bombardment squadron 340th bombardment group alesani, corsica alistro damage after the german air raid of may, 1944 ceremony. Gaffney bud 36503953 was in the 12 th air force, 340th bomb group m, 487th bomb sqd. The 466th was one of three groups in the 96th combat bomb wing, which was taken off operations in september 1944 to haul low octane gas to clastres, lille, and st. Home book shop wars battles biographies timeline weapons blog full index subjects. The 389th bombardment group was one of the relatively small number of eighth air force groups to operate the b24 liberator throughout the war in europe. Great original group of photos and lucky bastard club document valor document to a 489th bomb group copilot. Africa, sicily, and italy, receiving the distinguished flying cross and the air medal8 oak leaf clusters.

This site is a tribute to those who served with the 458th bomb group during world war ii. This extremely detailed and gripping history of the 448th bomb group heavy which covers the turbulent 1. The 345th bomb squadron 345 bs, which operates in a classic association with the 9th. Consolidated b24j90co liberator serial number 42100353 703rd bomb squadron, 445th bomb group, 8th air force. This video shows some of the activity of b25 ground crews from the 489th bombardment squadron of the 340th bombardment group based at alesani, corsica in 1944. Constituted as 489th bombardment group heavy on 14 sep 1943. As a professional researcher and world war ii historian, bill beigel provides research services to genealogists, historians, authors, and civilians who are looking for information found in ww2 military unit records. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Owners of the b25 briefing time multimedia cd will find other shots like this among those from the 489th squadron yearbook included among its vintage documents. American aerial operations, history, united states, united states. I know he served in tunisia and i think also sicily and italy. The 489th bomb group flew b24 liberators out of halesworth, suffolk, for several months from may 1944 until later in the year. The group was constituted and activated almost a year after the japanese attack on pearl harbor forced the united states into the second world war. Mcclanahan assumes command of the 345th bomb squadron, the only b1 bomber unit in the air force reserve.

The 449th equipped with b24 liberator bombers was a typical heavy bombardment group of the 15th air force. The groups final mission was on 10th november 1944 when the 489th were redeployed to the united states for training for the pacific, although many of the aircraft and personnel were reassigned to other bomb groups in the 8th air force. Af reserve stands up b1 unit at dyess air force reserve. Welcome to the official web site of the 92nd usaafusaf memorial association. Additional detailed information on nineonine can be found on wikipedia. The air force reserve reactivated the 489th bomb group at dyess afb, texas, on oct. The 345th bomb squadron is assigned to the 489th bomb group which falls under the 307th bomb wing. Though most sources at least, web sources about miller describe his military service in general terms, robersons reference guide specifically identifies millers military unit. Dale coburns crew photo from charles freudenthals book a history of the 489th.

B24h 4251120 ol buddy of the 489th bomb group 844th bomb squadron. He participated in 70 combat missions from june 1943 to february 1944, from bases in n. The 489th bomb group is a unit of the united states air force. The bomb group reactiv ation includes the 345th bomb squadron, the 489th maintenance squadron and the 489th aerospace medical flight. If you do too, please consider becoming a supporter. Heinz too had words of advice and inspiration for the airmen of the 489th bg, directly from a book written by charles frudenthal, a former 489th bombardment group member. Us army air forces 489th bomb group ww ii history ebay. The 345th bomb group was first activated at columbia army air base, sc, in november 1942. He dedicated his book, to all those who served, in whatever rank or capacity, with the 489th bombardment group and its attached units, especially to those who gave their lives in the cause of freedom and human dignity.

The 340th flying training group 340 ftg is an air reserve component arc of the united states air force. Bomb group for sale military collectibles for sale. Original ww2 photo and doc lot to 489th bomb group pilot. Information for this section is taken from the book a history of the 489th bomb group, by kind permission of charles h freudenthal, veteran of the 489th bomb. The 489th bomb group was reactivated as an air force reserve unit during a ceremony here oct. Proceeds benefit the 351st bomb group memorial association.

The air apaches were the first full air force combat group sent the pacific in world war ii and flew the b25 mitchell. The 489th bombardment group was a b24 liberator unit within the eighth air force, noteworthy for containing the only man to be awarded the medal of honor while flying an eighth air force b24 from britain a number of other medals of honor were awards for actions such as the ploesti raid, which were flown outside the eighth air forces normal area of operations. Nineonine was a boeing b17g30bo flying fortress heavy bomber, of the 323rd bomb squadron, 91st bomb group, that completed 140 combat missions during world war ii, believed to be the eighth air force record for most missions, without loss to the crews that flew it. The 489th bomb group 489 bg is a geographically separated unit with its headquarters, the 307th bomb wing, located at barksdale afb, louisiana. He served as an electrician for the b 25 bomber, the red ass.

The 489th attack squadron is an active united states air force unit, stationed at creech air force base, nevada and operating mq1 and mq9 unmanned aerial vehicles. The 489 bg operates in a classic association with the 7th bomb wing at dyess afb, texas, flying the b1b lancer and overseeing three subordinate units. Official home of the 39th bomb group vh association. Home book shop wars battles biographies timeline weapons blog full index subjects concepts.

Died of wounds in corsica, may th 1944 from wounds received in the bombing of an airfield on corsica where he was a ground crewman with the 489th bomb squadron, 340th bomb group of the army air forces mitchell, b25, medium bomber group. Moved to england, aprmay 1944, and assigned to eighth af. Here are some fantastic photo collections sent in by servicemen of the 459th bombardment group and their families 15th af b24 groups photo album by reid waltman 15th af photos 1 photo album photos by john campbell, author of the consolidated b24 liberator 15th af photos 2 photo album by reid waltman. This original first edition contains 96 pages of stories, photos, and details of the groups activities from its. The group flew tactical missions in support of ground forces in northern france. The 489th was one of the four squadrons of the 340th bomb group its three brother squadrons having been the 486th, 487th, and. The 11th bomb squadron is a unit of the united states air force, 2d operations group, 2d bomb wing located at barksdale air force base, louisiana. The 11th is equipped with the boeing b52h stratofortress. During 1945 the 39th bg flew bombing missions from north field, guam this is their history. May 26, 2017 heinz too had words of advice and inspiration for the airmen of the 489th bg, directly from a book written by charles frudenthal, a former 489th bombardment group member. On october 1, 1993, the diverse 7th wing was activated at dyess afb, integrating the operations of the b1b lancer and c hercules. This gent was with the 489th bomb group at holton halesworth on b24 liberators in 1944. History and memorabilia of the 40th bomb groupvh, part.

During world war ii, the 489th bombardment group was a consolidated b24 liberator unit. It will operate in a classic association with the 7th bomb wing at dyess flying the b1b lancer. Halesworth airfield was mainly used as an american base. Photo albums 459th bombardment group airplanes ww2. Stephen cary, 9th bomb squadron b1b lancer pilot, tests an oxygen mask prior to takeoff at dyess air force base, texas, may 24, 2018. This book has been prepared and published in the belief that every member of the 497th bomb group will want to have its glorious combat history preserved and that every member will desire to have a copy. Welcome to the official website of the 489th bomb group collection. A history of the 489th bomb group imperial war museums.

The 489th bombardment group was a b24 liberator unit within the eighth air force, noteworthy for containing the only man to be awarded the medal of honor while flying an eighth air force b24 from britain. Members of the 7th bomb wing and 489th bomb group will be forward operating out of raf. The 345th bomb squadron 345 bs, which operates in a classic association with the 9th bomb squadron, providing deployable combat aviators. Tea after crash assigned to the bomb squadron, bomb group wap kimbolton on july returning from france in twentieth we think its important to keep war history alive. A history of the 489th bomb group freudenthal, charles h on. Ww 2 a2 jacket 560th bomb squadron 388th bomb group 8th air force size 36. Brett this extremely detailed and gripping history of the 448th bomb group heavy which covers the turbulent 1. Towards the end of the war and afterwards the base took on a rescue and training function before finally closing in february 1946.

Jan 08, 2018 personal comments page 1 8th bomb squadron usaf korean war project almost three thousand units pages are available at the korean war project. About the 489th bomb groupthe 489th bomb group 489 bg is a geographically separated unit with its headquarters, the 307th bomb wing. The group s final mission was on 10th november 1944 when the 489th were redeployed to the united states for training for the pacific, although many of the aircraft and personnel were reassigned to other bomb groups in the 8th air force. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.

B24h 4251120 ol buddy of the 489th bomb group 844th. October, 1959 february, 1961 unknown artist maybe youve always thought of war as a business for the tough and the unimaginative. Military sergeant 489th bomb group harry c aaron was an american soldier in world war ii. However, rather than concluding upon a note of redemption, the book s final chapters leave the reader with a sense of deep ambivalence, for the novel suggests that the currents of history are by nature cyclic.

Hi bill,im very happy that you have enjoyed my web site which started out as a simple tribute to my father with some of his photos from wwii but has now evolved into a prettyy detailed history of not only the 489th bombardment squadron, but the 340th bombardment group, the 57th bomb wing, and practically the entire 12th air force in the mto. Cannon, to receive two distinguished unit citations. The 307th bomb wing is the only dual bomber mission wing in the air force. The 47th wing consisted of four, heavy bombardment groups. To see how the 484 th fit into the structure of the fifteenth air force, take a look at the fifteenth air force website. The wing reorganized on april 1, 1997, as the 7th bomb wing. It is assigned to the tenth air force, air force reserve command, stationed at randolph field, joint base san antonio, texas. Mar 24, 2020 welcome to the 345th bomb groups website.

Entered combat on 30 may 1944, and during the next few days concentrated on targets in france in preparation for the normandy invasion. This site and our facebook site are designed to recognize the accomplishments of those who served in the 92nd bombardment group and all of its successor units up to and including those serving today in the 92nd air refueling wing stationed at fairchild air force base near spokane, washington. Words envisioned images and thoughts to inspire your. The 489th bg is a geographically separated unit under the 307th bomb wing, barksdale afb, louisiana. Ive put together this site to honor my fathers time in the service as a b25 gunner in wwii. He was a part of the 489th bomb group and the 846th bomb squadron. It was previously active at beale air force base, california as the 489th reconnaissance squadron from 2011 to 2015.

The 429th bomb squadron was activated 1 february 1940 as the 41st squadron heavy. She was the third squadron aircraft carrying the tail code 9d. It is also a tribute to crew 74, of which my father, samuel d. The group is a reserve associate unit of the 7th bomb wing at dyess. Air force was part of the army during world war ii, and was also called the army air forces or the air corps. The 449th bomb group was composed of four squadrons the 716th, 717th, 718th, and 719th. History books aircraft time line commanders main bases component units assigned to history. On july 5, 1944, the 319 th bombardment group along with the squadron commanding officers and the guidon bearers pictured stood at attention in a newly bulldozed dirt field in decimomannu, sardinia italy before the commander of the 12 th army air force, major general john k. The four squadrons trained at bases in the state of montana until th of march 1943. In september 1989, 489th veteran, charles h freudenthal published his book a history of the 489th bomb group. May 29, 2017 in september 1989, 489th veteran, charles h freudenthal published his book a history of the 489th bomb group. The 307th bomb wings newly reactivated 489th bg, which encompasses more than 250 airmen across the 345th bomb squadron, 489th maintenance squadron and the. Please post and exchange information on b24 bomb group 485th, 15th army air corps.