335th Bombardment Group
| 335th Bombardment Group (later 335th Air Refueling Wing) | |
|---|---|
B-26 Marauder as flown by the group | |
| Active | 1942-1944 |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Air Force |
| Role | medium bomber training |
| Motto(s) | Fidus et Fortis Latin Faithful and Strong |
| Insignia | |
| 335th Bombardment Group emblem[note 1][1] |  |
The 335th Air Refueling Wing is an inactive
Army Air Forces
reorganized its training and support units in the United States. The group was reconstituted in 1985 as the 335th Air Refueling Wing, but has not been active since then.
History
The 335th Bombardment Group was activated on 17 July 1942 at
Army Air Forces (AAF).[1][2][3][4][5] The group drew its cadre from the 17th Bombardment Group,[6] which was in the process of converting to the B-26 from the North American B-25 Mitchell.[7]
The 355th acted as a
The group was reconstituted in inactive status on 31 July 1985 and designated the 335th Air Refueling Wing.[10] In addition, three of the group's four squadrons were consolidated with post-war fighter squadrons.[11]
Lineage
- Constituted as the 335th Bombardment Group (Medium) on 9 July 1942
- Activated on 17 July 1942
- Disbanded on 1 May 1944[12]
- Reconstituted on 31 July 1985 and redesignated 335th Air Refueling Wing[10]
Assignments
- Third Air Force, 17 July 1942
- III Bomber Command, 31 July 1942 – 1 May 1944
Components
- 474th Bombardment Squadron: 17 July 1942 – 1 May 1944[2]
- 475th Bombardment Squadron: 17 July 1942 – 1 May 1944[3]
- 476th Bombardment Squadron: 17 July 1942 – 1 May 1944[3]
- 477th Bombardment Squadron: 17 July 1942 – 1 May 1944[4]
Stations
- Barksdale Field, Louisiana, 17 July 1942 – 1 May 1944[1]
Aircraft
- Martin B-26 Marauder, 1942–1944[1]
Campaigns
| Service Streamer | Campaign | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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American Theater without inscription | 17 July 1942 – 1 May 1944 | 335th Bombardment Group[1] |
References
Notes
- Explanatory notes
- ^ Approved 19 November 1942.
- Citations
- ^ a b c d e f Maurer, Combat Units, pp. 214-215.
- ^ a b Maurer, Combat Squadrons, pp. 576-577
- ^ a b c Maurer, Combat Squadrons, p. 577
- ^ a b Maurer, Combat Squadrons, pp. 577-578
- ^ a b Craven & Cate, Introduction, p. xxxvi
- ^ a b "Abstract, History 335 Bombardment Group [and 331 AAF Base Unit], July 1942-October 1944". Air Force History Index. 2 December 1961. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ Maurer, Combat Units, p. 61
- ^ Goss, p. 75
- ^ See Mueller, p. 19 (showing simultaneous activation and inactivation of units at Barksdale).
- ^ a b Department of the Air Force/MPM Letter 648q, 31 July 1985, Subject: Reconstitution, Redesignation, and Consolidation of Selected Air Force Organizations
- ^ Department of the Air Force/MPM Letter 662q, 19 September 1985, Subject: Reconstitution, Redesignation, and Consolidation of Selected Air Force Tactical Squadrons
- ^ Lineage through May 1963 in Maurer, Combat Units, pp. 214-215.
Bibliography
This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency
- Craven, Wesley F; Cate, James L, eds. (1955). The Army Air Forces in World War II (PDF). Vol. VI, Men & Planes. Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press. OCLC 704158. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- Goss, William A. (1955). "The Organization and its Responsibilities, Chapter 2 The AAF". In Craven, Wesley F; Cate, James L. (eds.). The Army Air Forces in World War II (PDF). Vol. VI, Men & Planes. Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press. OCLC 704158. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- Goss, William A. (1955). "The Organization and its Responsibilities, Chapter 2 The AAF". In Craven, Wesley F; Cate, James L. (eds.). The Army Air Forces in World War II (PDF). Vol. VI, Men & Planes. Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press.
- Maurer, Maurer, ed. (1983) [1961]. Air Force Combat Units of World War II (PDF) (reprint ed.). Washington, DC: Office of Air Force History. LCCN 61060979. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- Maurer, Maurer, ed. (1982) [1969]. Combat Squadrons of the Air Force, World War II (PDF) (reprint ed.). Washington, DC: Office of Air Force History. OCLC 72556. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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