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The 301st Bomb Group of 8th AF in the E.T.O.


301st Bombardment Group (H)
Assigned Eighth AF: 09.08.1942

Wing & Command Assignments

VIII BC:             09.08.42
VIII BC, 1 BW:          08.42

Bombardment Squadrons (H):

• 32nd
• 352nd
• 353rd
• 419th

Combat Aircraft:
B-17 F (Block 1)

Stations:

• Chelveston, Northamptonshire; 09.08.42 - 08.12.42
• Podington, Bedfortshire; 18.08.42 - 02.09.42

Group COs:

• Col. Ronald R. Walker; 03.02.42 - 29.03.43

Facts:

First Mission:    05.09.42
Last Mission:     08.11.42
Total Missions:   8
Bomb Tonnage:     185 tons
A/C MIA:          1
Other Losses:     --
Major Awards:     --