452nd Bomb Group
Group
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
Object Number - FRE 5186 - The insignia of the 452nd Bomb Group.
The 452nd Bomb Group flew B-17 Flying Fortresses from Deopham Green, Norfolk, from January 1944. The air crews hit strategic sites in Germany but also supported the movement of ground forces across Europe after D-Day. On 6 June 1944 itself, the Group bombed coastal defences before the landings. The 452nd Group was awarded a Distinguished Unit Citation for bombing a jet fighter base at Kaltenkirchen, northern Germany, on 7 April 1945, under intense pressure from enemy fighters and anti-aircraft flak.
Commanding Officers
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 305th Bomb Group 452nd Bomb Group 729th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-22805
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot/Commanding Officer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 452nd Bomb Group
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Group commander
![Lieutenant-Colonel Robert B Satterwhite of the 388th Bomb Group presents a plaque of behalf of the United States Eighth Air Force to the Mayor of Thetford, HR Watling, historian Professor Frank Dobie and Sir William Gentle to commemorate Thomas Paine. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 25 Oct 1943.' [stamp] and '289762.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: Printed caption on reverse: 'AMERICAN SERVICEMEN'S TRIBUTE TO TOM PAINE. A Plaque in memory of Thomas](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380276.jpg.webp?itok=qi9KiE_u)
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 388th Bomb Group
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Staff
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: US Strategic Air Forces 452nd Bomb Group
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Commanding Officer
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Unit stations
| Station | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
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Based |
Deopham Green | 3 January 1944 - 5 August 1945 |
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Related media
- Media Type: Video
- Object Number: UPL 31064
- Description: Talked to my dad's bombardier Jame K. Rees a few years ago...
- Media Type: Document
- Collection Name: William L Beigel Collection
- Object Number: Document 15875
- Description: Extract from Individual Deceased Personnel File (IDPF) for Staff Sergeant Clarence F Palmeter of the 452nd Bomb Group researched by historian Bill...
- Media Type: Document
- Collection Name: 452nd Bomb Group collection
- Object Number: Document 25003
- Description: missions where Steve Andrychuk boarded the aircraft
- Media Type: Document
- Collection Name: 452nd Bomb Group collection
- Object Number: Document 25004
- Description: report on missions flown by Steve Andrychuk, along others in the same aircraft
- Media Type: Document
- Collection Name: 452nd Bomb Group collection
- Object Number: Document 25051
- Description: A biography of Wilbur J. Derr
- Media Type: Document
- Collection Name: 452nd Bomb Group collection
- Object Number: Document 25289
- Description: List of 452nd Bomb Group Association members
- Media Type: Document
- Collection Name: George H Keating collection
- Object Number: Document 25527
- Description: Unit Citation for 452nd Bomb Group for mission 931
- Media Type: Document
- Collection Name: 452nd Bomb Group collection
- Object Number: Document 25664
- Description: 452nd BG official history
- Media Type: Document
- Collection Name: 452nd Bomb Group collection
- Object Number: Document 25665
- Description: 452nd BG history microfilm roll 2 of 4
- Media Type: Document
- Collection Name: 452nd Bomb Group collection
- Object Number: Document 25666
- Description: 452nd BG history microfilm roll 3 of 4
- Media Type: Document
- Collection Name: 452nd Bomb Group collection
- Object Number: Document 25667
- Description: roll 4 of 4 microfilm of 452nd BG History
- Media Type: Document
- Collection Name: 452nd Bomb Group collection
- Object Number: Document 33851
- Description: *1st/Lt James A. Compton piloted the B-17, 42-31368. The crew were 730th BS. The pilot, and Co-pilot, 1st/Lt. Alexander M Marva; *2nd/Lt Theadore E...
- Media Type: Document
- Object Number: Document 46201
- Description: A 452nd Bomb Group Crew
- Media Type: Document
- Object Number: Document 47905
- Description: Missions flown by Gerald D. Flanagan with 452nd BG, 729th BS.
- Media Type: Document
- Object Number: Document 47907
- Description: Missions flown by Walter William Mount with 452nd BG, 729th BS. (This list shows his name as Walter M. Mount which is probably incorrect).
- Media Type: Document
- Object Number: Document 47908
- Description: Missions flown by Alvin G. Russell Jr. with 452nd BG, 729th BS.
Revisions
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database / The Mighty Eighth. A History of the Units, Men and Machines of the US 8th Air Force.' by Roger A. Freeman (1989). 'Air Force Combat Units of World War II' compiled by the Department of the US Air Force, edited by Maurice Maurer (1983). / Units in the UK from ETOUSA Station List, as transcribed by Lt. Col. Philip Grinton (US Army, Retired) and extracted by IWM; air division data from L.D. Underwood, based on the 8th Air Force Strength Report of 6th August 1944, as published in 'The 8th Air Force Yearbook' by Lt. Col. John H Woolnough (1980)
