TUESDAY, 2 NOVEMBER 1943
EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS
STRATEGIC OPERATIONS (Eighth Air Force): The 406th Bombardment
Squadron
(Heavy), Eighth Air Force, transfers from the U.S. to Alconbury,
England
without personnel or equipment. The squadron will be equipped with
B-24's and
begin CARPETBAGGER operations (dropping supplies to partisans) on 5
Jan 44.
The 700th, 701st, 702d and 703d Bombardment Squadrons (Heavy), 445th
Bombardment Group (Heavy), arrive at Tibenham, England from the U.S.
with
B-24's. They will fly their first mission on 13 Dec.
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