Mighty 8th Air Force • 1st Bombardment Division • 41st Combat Wing
379th Bombardment Group
“The Grand Slam Group”
From May 1943 to April 1945, the men of the 379th flew B-17 Flying Fortresses from Kimbolton, England. They flew more sorties and dropped more bombs than any other group in the 8th Air Force.
330
Combat Missions
10,492
Sorties Flown
26,460
Tons of Bombs
315
Enemy Aircraft
141
B-17s Lost
Preserving Their Legacy
The 379th Bomb Group WWII Association was organized to perpetuate the history of the 379th Bomb Group (H), to remember and honor the memory of lost comrades, and to educate present and future generations. This site continues that mission.
War Stories
First-hand accounts from the men who flew the missions over Nazi-occupied Europe.
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The Only “Grand Slam” in 8th Air Force History
In April 1944, the 379th achieved an unprecedented feat — first place in every category by which bomb groups were measured. No other group ever accomplished this.
#1
Bombing Accuracy
#1
Tonnage Dropped
#1
Aircraft Attacking
#1
Lowest Losses
#1
Lowest Abort Rate
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