460th Bomb Group

The 460th Bomb Group was activated in 1943 as part of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Assigned to the Fifteenth Air Force, the group was based in Spinazzola, Italy, and primarily flew B-24 Liberator heavy bombers. The 460th conducted strategic bombing missions across southern and central Europe, targeting oil refineries, rail yards, factories, and other key enemy infrastructure. The group earned two Distinguished Unit Citations for its effectiveness and bravery under fire before being inactivated in 1945 after the end of hostilities in Europe.