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303rd Bombardment Group (Heavy)
The "Hell's Angels" of the Mighty Eighth Air Force
The Men — The B-17s — The Missions — The Legacy

These historical pages are dedicated to the 8,960 men who served in the 303rd Bombardment Group (H) "Hell's Angels" during World War II. The 303rd Bomb Group was an Eighth Air Force, B-17 Bomber Group stationed at Molesworth, England from 1942 to 1945. Their motto, Might in Flight, was earned on each of their record 364 combat missions. Their place in history and the legacy they left behind will live forever.

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B-17G #42-38050 Thunderbird was one of the 303rd's most famous aircraft and one of the few B-17s to fly over 100 combat missions. The B-17 Thunderbird website led to the development of this 303rd Bomb Group website. It contains a wealth of information on that great B-17, including all 538 crewmen who flew on her 134 recorded flights.

Mighty 8th Air Force Uniforms and Flight Gear — authentic gear worn by our bomber and fighter crewmen — We are proud to be the exclusive online host of the World's Foremost Private WWII Uniform Collection. Included are photos of each historic piece, described in detail by collection owner Ed Nored. Our sincere thanks to Ed for allowing us to highlight his amazing collection. Start your educational tour here.

TAPS – Latest 20 Additions – – view the complete listing – Donald H. Conley (360) 28 Mar 2018 Willie T. Sparks (427) 5 Mar 2018 Dale H. Carlson (359) 4 Mar 2018 Kenneth W. Jencks (360) 26 Feb 2018 John L. Cathey (358) 15 Feb 2018 Francis G. "Frank" HInds (358) 7 Feb 2018 Robert H. "Bob" Hitchcock (427) 30 Jan 2018 Gerald G. "Jerry" Rasmussen (360) 27 Jan 2018 Paul William Hershner (358) 19 Jan 2018 Robert W. Saumsiegle (359) 9 Jan 2018 James L. "Jim" Mussi Jr (427) 23 Dec 2017 James W. Turner (427) 19 Nov 2017 Charles R. Doback (358) 4 Dec 2017 Norman D. Hammel (360) 8 Nov 2017 Maurice G. "Hack" Hackler (360) 21 Nov 2017 William H. "Bill" Petersen (427) 8 Nov 2017 Albert L. "Deuce" Dussliere (427) 13 Oct 2017 Alexander William Gray (359) 2 Jan 2017 Allen L. Ipsen (359) 21 Aug 2017 Donald R. Smith (427) 13 Aug 2017 "Gone from our homes, forever in our hearts."

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