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The Bomb Groups of the 8th Air Force ... history, crews, missions and yes, bombers. #WWII

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. Mike Peters didn't you forget something on your Twitter bio?
Retired Army Air Corps officer (United Kingdom), 30 years of military service.
Thank you for that incredible service.

. @MikeHistorian didn't you forget something on your Twitter bio? Retired Army Air Corps officer (United Kingdom), 30 years of military service. Thank you for that incredible service.
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. Mike Peters Again, sorry I missed the event today. The fault was all mine.
I am really enjoying your book co authored with Paul Bingley. Great job. You really honor the men of the 381st and the entire 8th Air Force.

. @MikeHistorian Again, sorry I missed the event today. The fault was all mine. I am really enjoying your book co authored with @PaulBingley. Great job. You really honor the men of the 381st and the entire 8th Air Force. #WWII
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After walking along the coastline and then up Artillery Road, we are now gathering in the warmth of the morning sunshine at Lone Pine CWGC for the Australian service of commemoration. Following on after the Dawn Service at Anzac Cove, it has a very different feel.

After walking along the coastline and then up Artillery Road, we are now gathering in the warmth of the morning sunshine at Lone Pine CWGC for the Australian service of commemoration. Following on after the Dawn Service at Anzac Cove, it has a very different feel.
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What an amazing start to the 'Brothers in Arms' tour with the author of the same, James Holland. Fantastic weather after breakfast on Sword Beach this morning. It's good to be out working with Tripsmiths and Battle Honours in Normandy.

What an amazing start to the 'Brothers in Arms' tour with the author of the same, James Holland. Fantastic weather after breakfast on Sword Beach this morning. It's good to be out working with Tripsmiths and Battle Honours in Normandy.
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Next up will be the 93rd Bomb Group at Alconbury, England. Also Hardwick. The Group flew Consolidated B 24 Liberators.

Next up will be the 93rd Bomb Group at Alconbury, England. Also Hardwick. The Group flew Consolidated B 24 Liberators. #WWII
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Jan 5, 1944- The remains of B-17F 42-30767 that crashed and exploded in a field. Its 306th Bomb Group identification is visible in the wreckage.

Jan 5, 1944- The remains of B-17F 42-30767 that crashed and exploded in a field. Its 306th Bomb Group identification is visible in the wreckage. #WWII
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The 306th Bomb Group from Thurleigh flew 342 missions. The'mission' was the Group's instructions, the targets to be bombed. Often it could change due to the target's weather and visibility.

The 306th Bomb Group from Thurleigh flew 342 missions. The'mission' was the Group's instructions, the targets to be bombed. Often it could change due to the target's weather and visibility. #WWII
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B-17 42-30813 'Black Thursday” October 14, 1943: the second Schweinfurt raid. Bomber breaks in half, Dorne, Belgium. 5 , .
The 306th BG lost 10 of 18 a/c dispatched that day. One of the 8th AF worst days....

B-17 42-30813 #MIA 'Black Thursday” October 14, 1943: the second Schweinfurt raid. Bomber breaks in half, Dorne, Belgium. 5 #KIA, #5POW. The 306th BG lost 10 of 18 a/c dispatched that day. One of the 8th AF worst days.... #WWII
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Part of a formation of the 306th. An actual formation depending on number of bombers dispatched could be hundreds of miles long.

Part of a formation of the 306th. An actual formation depending on number of bombers dispatched could be hundreds of miles long. #WWII
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306th BG B-17, identification triangle H. The Bomb Group lost 171 of their bombers. By 'lost' we mean it did not return to England, and its whereabouts could be unknown, or other bombers in the group might have seen it go down. Either way, it is .

306th BG B-17, identification triangle H. The Bomb Group lost 171 of their bombers. By 'lost' we mean it did not return to England, and its whereabouts could be unknown, or other bombers in the group might have seen it go down. Either way, it is #MIA. #WWII
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Thurleigh, the 306th Bomb Group was among the earliest arrivals forming the 8th Air Force, Sept. 1942. Known as 'The Reich Wreckers' they flew 342 missions.... bringing down 332 enemy a/c certain. The cost was the staggering loss of 171 American B-17s.

Thurleigh, the 306th Bomb Group was among the earliest arrivals forming the 8th Air Force, Sept. 1942. Known as 'The Reich Wreckers' they flew 342 missions.... bringing down 332 enemy a/c certain. The cost was the staggering loss of 171 American B-17s. #WWII
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Mike Peters⁩ I was not able to access the event. When I tried to view order I could not bring it up further. Sorry. I’ll get with my daughter next time to see what I’m doing wrong.

⁦@MikeHistorian⁩ I was not able to access the event. When I tried to view order I could not bring it up further. Sorry. I’ll get with my daughter next time to see what I’m doing wrong.
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Still taking a little time off, but don't panic, maybe these bombers will help.

8th Air Force, the guys who flew across the Channel from hundreds of airfields and into enemy territory day after day ... many not making it back.

Still taking a little time off, but don't panic, maybe these bombers will help. #WWII 8th Air Force, the guys who flew across the Channel from hundreds of airfields and into enemy territory day after day ... many not making it back.
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No need to panic... 8th Air Force is taking a few day off...please! no shouting... Upon return we'll review the 306th at Thurleigh, then profile the 93rd Bomb Group at Alconbury and Hardwick flying B 24 Liberators.

No need to panic... 8th Air Force #WWII is taking a few day off...please! no shouting... Upon return we'll review the 306th at Thurleigh, then profile the 93rd Bomb Group at Alconbury and Hardwick flying B 24 Liberators. #WWII
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Almost all of the big car sales destinations along Brandon, Florida U.S.60 display huge American flags. This one was at Toyota.

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