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U.S. Air Force
Branch
U.S. Air Force
668 Bomb Sq
U.S. Air Force
The 668th Bomb Squadron was activated in 1943 as part of the 416th Bombardment Group during World War II. Equipped with Douglas A-20 Havoc light bombers, the squadron participated in tactical bombing missions across the European Theater, including support for the Normandy invasion and the push across France. The 668th earned distinctions for its precision attacks on enemy communications and supply lines, contributing significantly to Allied ground advances. After the war, the squadron was inactivated in late 1945 as part of the postwar drawdown.
416th Bombardment Wing
U.S. Air Force
The 416th Bombardment Wing was a unit of the United States Air Force that was active during World War II. The wing was originally activated in 1944 and saw action in the European Theater of Operations. The unit was equipped with B-17 Flying Fortress bombers and conducted strategic bombing missions against enemy targets. The 416th Bombardment Wing received several unit citations for its outstanding performance during the war.