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| Groups | Bases | Targets | Missions |
|---|---|---|---|
Training and Operational histories of the Bomber, Fighter, Recon and Transport groups and squadrons |
Airfields used by the Eighth Air Force for training and operations in the US and UK |
Missions, maps, dates and photographs of targets of the Eighth Air Force |
View Eighth Air Force missions for a specific year, month and day |
Today's Missions (16 Jul 1942-1945):
| Date | Name | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 1943 | VIII ASC 1 | Abbeville, France railroad marshaling yard | Details |
| July 16, 1943 | VIII FC FO 72 | Fighter support for diversionary raid in Dunkirk/Calais/Ostende/St. Omer area | Details |
| July 16, 1943 | VIII PR | Meteorologicial flight to France | Details |
| July 16, 1944 | 8AF 476 | Munich area | Details |
| July 16, 1944 | 8AF 477 | Night leaflet operation France; July 16/17, 1944 | Details |
| July 16, 1944 | CB July 16/17, 1944 | Carpetbagger mission | Details |
| July 16, 1944 | VIII FC | Escort for 8AF 476 | Details |
| July 16, 1944 | VIII PR | Photo and weather recon; scouting | Details |
| July 16, 1944 | VIII PR | Photo recon | Details |