489th bomb group book

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. Major, assigned to the 9th air force, 391st bomb group, 575th bombardment squadron, went on to complete a total of 68 bombing missions, when the average life span of ww ii a combat bomber pilot was 15 missions, and his emergency landing may have made him the first war time pilot to land on german occupied french soil and return safely to his base. The 489th bomb group is a unit of the united states air force. 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. Specifically, the impetus for his creation of the stories and novel was his participation in a combat mission during which his bomb group. Towards the end of the war and afterwards the base took on a rescue and training function before finally closing in february 1946. Dec 04, 2010 a history of the 489th bomb group by charles h. Tucson to grottaglie, history of the 449th bomb group, book i and book ii, usaf. The lucky bastard valor document is worn but in nice displayable condition. Bagby of the 489th bombardment squadron during campaigns in north africa, sicily, and italy. Group the 489th bomb group flew b24 liberators out of halesworth, suffolk, for several months from may 1944 until later in the year. Im excited about being a part of the 489th bomb group legacy, said heinz as i read books published by former group members, i was in awe. 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. 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.

The group is a reserve associate unit of the 7th bomb wing at dyess. In the course of my research, i very often come to find that the information i seek is available, but at a cost. The 340th bombardment group was a world war ii united states army air forces combat organization. Original ww2 photo and doc lot to 489th bomb group pilot. This book came to our attention because of a posting by kens soninlaw, dave foulk. Authentic a2 william gibson 91st bomb group h flight horsehide jacket size 40. The 489th was one of the four squadrons of the 340th bomb group its three brother squadrons having been the 486th, 487th, and 488th, a unit of the mediterraneanbased 12th air force which flew b25 mitchell twinengine medium bombers. He was killed in action july 24, 1944 when the plane suffered a direct hit from german anti aircraft guns over st. Help with funding of my book on my uncle, john rossio who was a ball turret gunner during wwii. The group suffered a high loss of personnel to perform dangerous but critical missions to secure the allied victory.

Detailed information, personal stories and lots of great photos of this groups accomplishments while based at guilia field in cerignola, italy. Pictorial history of the usaafs 489th bombardment group at halesworth by peter bodle. To read catch22 is, in a very real sense, to read the history of the 340th bomb group on corsica in 1944. The 458th bombardment group has 63 boxes of records stored at the national archives. I ordered this book to do research with regard to my uncles service as a ballturret gunner on a b24. He was 26 and i was a few months past my first birthday. American aerial operations, history, united states, united states. History books aircraft time line commanders main bases component units assigned to history. 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.

From august 1942 to november 1945 it controlled 4 operational squadrons. Africa, sicily, and italy, receiving the distinguished flying cross and the air medal8 oak leaf clusters. A history of the 489th bomb group by freudenthal, charles h. The group is stationed at wrightpatterson air force base, ohio the group was first activated during world war ii as the 445th bombardment group, a consolidated b24 liberator unit stationed in england with viii bomber command. The 489th bomb group h was activated on 1st october 1943. Covers command, tenth, twentysecond, and fourth air force, yellow ribbon program, global vigilance with mq9 reaper, 489th bomb groups b1 lancer by progressive management available from rakuten. After training in the united states, it moved to england as an element of eighth air. The halesworth airfield museum houses an extensive collection of world war two memorabilia, including many items specific to the airfield. Grottaglie, and home book iii a history of the 449th bomb group volume 3 by members of the 449th bomb group association. During that time we trained for and participated in the softening up and final. It is 292 pages contains more than 600 photographs, and will fit on your bookshelf with the same profile as the earlier book. Both the 56th fighter group and the 489th bomb group stayed here.

After the bomb run, the group was alone in the skies and was attacked from the rear by an estimated 150 luftwaffe planes, resulting in the most concentrated air battle in history. Ive put together this site to honor my fathers time in the service as a b25 gunner in wwii. By that we mean its history before snavely took command, the group s disbandment and some of the organizational details in the aftermath. Moved to england, aprmay 1944, and assigned to eighth af. Ground crew of the 448th bomb group load up a b24 liberator with parachute containers for low level supply mission on 24 march 1945. The 448th bomb group from its inception at gowen field, idaho, in 1943 until the cessation of hostilities in europe in 1945. Entered combat on 30 may 1944, and during the next few days concentrated on targets in france in preparation for the normandy invasion. 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. Bomb group for sale military collectibles for sale.

Photo history of the 487th bomb group h the book is still available. Us army air forces 489th bomb group ww ii history ebay. This extremely detailed and gripping history of the 448th bomb group heavy which covers the turbulent 1. 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 group, and remains with him.

Sep 27, 2007 489th bomber group posted on september 27, 2007 by sam devol posted in people, last modified. Insignia 489th bombardment squadron m 340th bombardment group m 57th bomb wing 12th air force9th air force. 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. This book is a record of the part the 446th bombardment group played in world war ii it is a record of the period that witnessed the growth of the group from a handful of men who left tucson, arizona in april 1943, to the force of over three thousand men who helped end the war in europe on may 8, 1945. 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. Its is assigned to the 307th bomb wing, and is stationed at dyess air force base, texas. Please select any of the units below to submit a research inquiry to ww2 researcher bill beigel. Its is assigned to the 307th bomb wing, is stationed at dyess air force base, texas. Pictorial history of the usaafs 446th bombardment group at flixton during wwii by peter bodle and alan hague. Constituted as 489th bombardment group heavy on 14 sep 1943. B25j of the 340th bomb group 434045 489th bomb squadron ash is swept off of a bomber of the 340th bombardment group on 23 march 1944, after the eruption of mount vesuvius. The 340th bombardment group consisted of four bomb squadrons, the 486th, 487th, 488th and 489th.

Historic wendover airfield foundation wendover, utah. Great original group of photos and lucky bastard club document valor document to a 489th bomb group copilot. An excellant resource for research into the 448th bomb group during wwii. Home book shop wars battles biographies timeline weapons blog full index subjects concepts. Second anniversary, 340th bomb group, xii air force. If you do not see the name of the unit you are searching for, you may click on any unit and type the correct name into the form that follows. The 445th operations group 445 og is the flying component of the 445th airlift wing, assigned to fourth air force of the united states air force reserve. Michelles first book, dear mom, a family finds its past in world war ii. It has filled in many of the missing pieces of information that i needed. The 489th bomb group flew b24 liberators out of halesworth, suffolk, for several months from may 1944 until later in the year. Oct, 2015 489th bomb group reactivates staff reports published 6.

During hellers tour of combat duty the 340th was stationed at alesani aerodrome on corsica. B0006evq1w not exlibrary rare and hard to find copy of a history of the 489th bomb group signed and inscribed by the author charlie freudenthal,all best wishes and keep em flying published 1989 revised 2002 many black and white historic photographs of members of this group, maps and artwork showing art. Dale coburns crew photo from charles freudenthals book a history of the 489th. The group flew tactical missions in support of ground forces in northern france. Covers command, tenth, twentysecond, and fourth air force, yellow ribbon program, global vigilance with mq9 reaper, 489th bomb groups b1 lancer by progressive management available from rakuten kobo. May 29, 2017 in september 1989, 489th veteran, charles h freudenthal published his book a history of the 489th bomb group. Not exlibrary rare and hard to find copy of a history of the 489th bomb group signed and inscribed by the author charlie freudenthal,all best wishes and keep em flying published 1989 revised 2002 many black and white historic photographs of members of this group, maps and artwork showing art on sides of airplanes historical 3 pages color photograph of memorial. The luftwaffe unit was a sturmgruppe, a special unit intended to attack bombers by flying in tight formations of up to ten fighters in line abreast. 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. Historic wendover airfield is dedicated to preserving world war ii army air force history, educating present and future generations about this period and having visitors experience the feelings and understand the circumstances of the ww ii era participants. The 466th bomb group flew 231 combat missions with 5,693 sorties, dropping nearly,000 tons of bombs. Welcome to the official website of the 489th bomb group collection.

This gent was with the 489th bomb group at holton halesworth on b24 liberators in 1944. Great read for anyone with a relative that served with the 459th bomb group during wwii. Harry pomles, squadron navigator for the 846th squadron, 489th bomb group. In september 1989, 489th veteran, charles h freudenthal published his book a history of the 489th bomb group.