The 95th Bomb Group’s History

THE 8th AIR FORCE

THE EIGHTH AIR FORCE (formerly known as VIII Bomber Command) was one of the many Allied Air Forces to participate in the air war of World War II. Proudly referred to as the MIGHTY EIGHTH, this large amalgamation of numerous Air Divisions, Combat Wings, and Bomb Groups included our 95th Bombardment Group (H).

For more in-depth information check out the Eighth Air Force

3rd AIR DIVISION

THE THIRD AIR DIVISION was the second level under the EIGHTH AIR FORCE and included the 13th Combat Bombardment Wing.

13th COMBAT BOMBARDMENT WING

THE 13TH BOMBARDMENT WING was created on October 1942 and assigned to the Eighth Air Force. The Wing was moved to England in May-June of 1943, and re-designated as the 13th Combat Bombardment Wing (Heavy) in August 1943. The Bombardment Groups were assigned in September of 1943.

Groups in 13th Combat Bombardment Wing (1943-1945).

•   95th Bombardment Group – Horham, UK

•   100th Bombardment Group – Thorpe Abbotts, UK

•   390th Bombardment Group – Parham, UK

LEARN MORE about the other two Bomb Groups of the 13th COMBAT WING:

http://www.100thbg.com/
https://390th.org/