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379th BGA Links

by The 379th WWII Bomb Group Association

379th BG Links of Interest

Dear 379th Bomb Group Members and Friends:

This page contains links to websites we believe are compatible with the purposes of the 379th Bomb Group WW II Association.

The association was organized to perpetuate the history of the 379th Bomb Group (H) WW II, to remember and honor the memory of lost comrades,

We would like to encourage members and friends to suggest addional links that will enhance the usefulness of this site by sending e-mail to looking4@379thbga.org

St Andrew's Church-Kimbolton
This is the website for St Andrew's Church, Kimbolton, Cambridgeshire, UK. It is hosted by Mary Foster. From this site you will learn about Kimbolton's history.

National Personnel Records Center, Military Personnel Records
This is where you obtain Service Records (201 file) located in St. Louis. Note that a fire in 1973 destroyed many records, nearly 80% of them. You'll need their Standard Form 180 and an understanding of the Privacy Act of 1974.

ArmyAirForces.com
ArmyAirForces.com is a resource for anyone researching operations of the US Army Air Force during World War II. Its original focus was on the B-17, B-24 and B-29 groups, but has expanded to cover all AAF operations. It includes extensive
forums for exchanging information and seeking input from the veteran and
enthusiast communities.

The Mighty Eighth Air Force
The Mighty Eighth Air Force Heritage Museum honors the courage, character, and
patriotism embodied by the men and women of the Eighth Air Force from World War II to the present. The Museum celebrates these values for the benefit of future generations.

S/Sgt Fred Acomb
A site dedicated to a 379th Gunner, with lots of photo's, some in color.

Marshall Stelzriede's Wartime Story
About an 8th AF Navigator

Flying Legend - Winner of the Houston Int'l Film Festival
Best Documentary under 60 minutes (All about a B17 in WWII)

Historic Wendover Airfield
The 379th Bomb Group trained at Wendover from December 1942 until February 1943

WWII Memorial
The American Battle Monuments Commission WWII Memorial includes an on-line World War II Registry of Americans who contributed to the war effort.

Boeing B-29 Restoration
Boeing Wichita is currently restoring a B-29 Superfortress to flightworthy condition. Follow its progress here.

Aero Vintage Books
A good site for keeping up on the latest developments of the surviving B-17 airplanes.

USAAF Nose Art Research Project
A site by UK author and historian Ray Bowden, researching the named B-17 airplanes operated by the USAAF during WWII

Screwball Express
Kenneth H Cassens was very active in the 379th BGA (1st VP) Ken was a
Bombardier in the 526th BS. Ken was chairman of the Monument Committee and was instrumental in getting the 379th monument complete at the 8th Air Force
Heritage Museum in Savannah, GA.

Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In
Classic World War II era aircraft training films and documentaries.