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| 396th Bombardment Group | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1943-1944 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Army Air Forces |
| Role | Training |
The 396th Bombardment Group was a World War II United States Army Air Forces organization.
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History
Operational Units
- 592nd Bombardment Squadron
- 593rd Bombardment Squadron
- 594th Bombardment Squadron
- 595th Bombardment Squadron
Aircraft Flown
Stations Assigned
- Mountain Home AAFld, ID 16 Feb 1943 - 10 Apr 1943
- Moses Lake AAB, WA 10 Apr 1943 - 5 Nov 1943
- Drew Field, FL 5 Nov 1943 - 1 May 1944
Operational History
World War II
Constituted as 396th Bombardment Group (Heavy) on 29 Jan 1943. Activated on 16 Feb 1943. Assigned to Second AF, later (Nov 1943) to Third AF. Equipped with B-17's. Served as an operational training unit until Aug 1943, then became a replacement training unit.
Inactivated on 1 May 1944.
References
- Maurer, Maurer (1983). Air Force Combat Units Of World War II. Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0892010924.
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