340th Bombardment Group History

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January 30, 1945 Mission to Lavis Rail Station Yard




Squadron War Diary
486th No mention
487th Not assigned to this mission.
488th Thirteen planes to Lavis marshalling yards, Italy. This was an emergency target given at the last minute in order to try to stop two German Divisions from getting out of Italy. The marshalling yards was thoroughly hit and we again got out 100% bombing accuracy.
489th Not assigned to this mission



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340th BG
Squadron Insignia
486th Insignia

487th Insignia

488th Insignia 489th Insignia
486th B.S.
487th B.S.
488th B.S.
489th B.S.
Click on the squadron insignia above for links to digitized squadron histories

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