2 November 1943

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.