Military
The 20th Air Force was the first to use air power to end a major war without an invasion of the enemy’s homeland. It was dedicated to all who served, including the headquarters staff, the many support units, the combat squadrons, and the prisoners of war, but especially those who lost their lives in defense of their country. Its organization included the 58th Bomb Wing with the 40BG, 444BG, 462BG, and 468BG; the 73th Bomb Wing with the 497BG, 498BG, 499BG, and 500BG; the 313th Bomb Wing with the 6BG, 9BG, 504BG, 505BG, and 509BG; the 314th Bomb Wing with the 19BG, 29BG, 39BG, and 330BG; and the 315th Bomb Wing with the 16BG, 331BG, 501BG, and 502BG.
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