Bomb wing traces linage back to World War II

A formation of B-24s from the 307th Bomb Group takes to the skies during World War II. Group bombers received their first taste of combat Dec. 27, 1942. Twenty-seven of the group's aircraft were deployed from Oahu to Midway Island. From here, the B-24s staged their first attack against an enemy fortress on Wake Island. The enemy was taken by surprise during the predawn raid. Before Japanese units responded with a barrage of anti-aircraft fire, 307th bombers had blasted 90 percent of the Wake Island stronghold. All the aircraft returned safely from what was considered the longest mass-raid of that time. It was from this mission that the 307th Bomb Group became known as “The Long Rangers”. (Courtesy photo)

Bomb wing traces linage back to World War II

A B-29 from the 307th Bombardment Group lands at Kadena Airfield on Okinawa during the “Korean Conflict.” When war erupted in Korea, the group was temporarily assigned to Kadena Airfield. From there, 307th bombers staged attacks against the rapidly advancing communist forces in South Korea. (Courtesy photo)

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