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The 357th Fighter Group was an air combat unit of the United States Army Air Forces during the Second World War. The 357th operated P-51 Mustang aircraft
357th_Fighter_Group
US Air Force unit
The 357th Fighter Squadron is part of the 355th Wing at Davis–Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. It operated A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft, training pilots
357th_Fighter_Squadron
Airport in Munich, Germany
Operational squadrons of the 357th Fighter Group were: 362d Fighter Squadron (P-51D) 363d Fighter Squadron (P-51D) 364th Fighter Squadron (P-51D) Squadrons
Neubiberg_Air_Base
American World War II flying ace (1922–2024)
the Luftwaffe in Europe while with the 363d Fighter Squadron of the 357th Fighter Group and was the group's third leading ace with 16+1⁄4 aerial victories
Bud_Anderson
American WWII fighter pilot (1921–2013)
1921 – December 29, 2013) was an American fighter pilot and a veteran of the 357th Fighter Group, 363rd Fighter Squadron of the United States Army Air Forces
William_Overstreet_Jr.
RAF airbase in England
Raydon was the 357th Fighter Group, moving in from Casper AAF, Wyoming on 30 November 1943. Operational squadrons of the 357th were: 362d Fighter Squadron (G4)
RAF_Raydon
Former Royal Air Force station in Suffolk, England
North American P-51 Mustang-equipped 357th Fighter Group from Raydon to the Eighth Air Force. The 357th Fighter Group, arrived at Leiston from RAF Raydon
RAF_Leiston
Military unit
where it flies Boeing KC-135 Stratotankers. The group was first activated in 1942 as the 357th Fighter Group. After training in the United States, it deployed
121st_Operations_Group
American fighter ace (1923–2000)
a fighter ace and a major in the United States Army Air Forces. During World War II, he was the fourth highest scoring ace of 357th Fighter Group, with
Richard_A._Peterson_(aviator)
American double ace fighter pilot
Forces. He flew with the 9th Fighter Squadron in the Pacific commanded the 357th Fighter Group and the 78th Fighter Group during World War II. Credited
John_D._Landers
American flying ace (1923-1994)
was an American fighter ace and a colonel in the Air Force. During World War II, he was the highest scoring ace of 357th Fighter Group and one of the top
Leonard_K._Carson
Wooden walking stick and club or cudgel
MGM-51 anti-tank missile was named Shillelagh. An aircraft of the US 357th Fighter Group was named The Shillelagh!, with a club painted on the nose. In the
Shillelagh
Military unit
20 December. At the end of January 1944, the group traded bases and commands with the 357th Fighter Group, a North American P-51 Mustang unit, moving to
122nd_Operations_Group
American World War II flying ace
1923 – 17 November 1954) was a World War II fighter ace in the American 357th Fighter Group and a career fighter pilot in the United States Air Force. He
John_B._England
American military unit
that it is "descended from the 357th Fighter Group". The 357th Fighter Group was re-designated the 121st Fighter Group on 21 August 1946, and the 121st
Ohio_Air_National_Guard
Public-use airport in Nye County, Nevada, US
the 357th Fighter Group, trained. The 357th (whose pilots included Chuck Yeager and Bud Anderson among others) later flew P-51 Mustang fighters against
Tonopah_Airport
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Force Base, Alabama 357th Fighter Group, air combat unit of the United States Army Air Forces during the Second World War 357th Fighter Squadron (357 FS)
357th
US Air Force training unit
33d Ftr Gp In August 1946, the 33d Fighter Group took over the personnel and equipment of the 357th Fighter Group at Neubiberg Air Base and began service
33rd_Operations_Group
American WWII-era fighter aircraft
Publishing, 2023. ISBN 9781398110564. Olmsted, Merle. The 357th Over Europe: the 357th Fighter Group in World War II. St. Paul, Minnesota: Phalanx Publishing
North_American_P-51_Mustang
First operational jet-powered fighter aircraft
victory over a jet aircraft in history. Lt. Chuck Yeager of the 357th Fighter Group was one of the first American pilots to shoot down an Me 262, which
Messerschmitt_Me_262
American flying ace and test pilot (1923–2020)
43C on March 10, 1943. Assigned to the 357th Fighter Group at Tonopah, Nevada, he initially trained as a fighter pilot, flying Bell P-39 Airacobras (being
Chuck_Yeager
US Air Force unit
357th Fighter Group, flying P-51s, each had 42). SOURCE: USAF Historical Study 85. Nickname source Little Friends website and Freeman, 56th Fighter Group
56th_Operations_Group
United States Air Force general
a major general in the United States Air Force. He commanded the 357th Fighter Group from March to October 1944. Graham was born in 1917 in San Francisco
Donald_William_Graham
Closed U.S. Army/Air Force base in Marin County, California
Bombardment Group was designated a "heavy" bomb group and was moved to Fort Douglas, Utah on 7 September 1940, to train with B-17s. Hamilton became a fighter base
Hamilton_Field_(Hamilton_AFB)
Brigadier General in the United States Air Force
6, 2018) was an American flying ace in the 357th Fighter Group during World War II, and a career fighter pilot in the United States Air Force. During
Frank_L._Gailer_Jr.
the 357th Fighter Group during World War II from 2 December 1944 – 21 July 1945. Dregne succeeded Lt. Col. John D. Landers as commander of the 357th Fighter
Irwin_H._Dregne
American flying ace (1916–1981)
pilot with the 363d Fighter Squadron of the 357th Fighter Group in Tonopah, Nevada, in May 1943. In November 1943, the 357th Fighter Group was assigned to
Donald_H._Bochkay
Former RAF station in Hertfordshire, England
squadrons: 354th Fighter Squadron (WR) 357th Fighter Squadron (OS) 358th Fighter Squadron (YF) The 355th FG flew its first combat mission, a fighter sweep over
RAF_Steeple_Morden
Military unit
April 2024 357th Fighter Group, 1 Dec 1942 – 20 Aug 1946 55th Fighter Wing, 20 June 1948 121st Fighter Group (later 121st Fighter-Interceptor Group, 121st
164th Cyberspace Operations Squadron
164th_Cyberspace_Operations_Squadron
United States Air Force general
328th Fighter Group in Hamilton Field and in May 1943, he was appointed as commander of the 364th Fighter Squadron of the 357th Fighter Group at airfields
Thomas_L._Hayes_Jr.
Military unit
CV-Q of the 359th Fighter Group, LC-D of the 20th Fighter Group, LH-V of the 353rd Fighter Group and C5-Q of the 357th Fighter Group, at RAF Debden, home
VIII_Fighter_Command
Aspect of the Law of War
albeit infrequently. Richard "Bud" Peterson, a P-51 pilot with the 357th Fighter Group, based in Leiston, agreed that "normally, nobody, including the Germans
Attacks_on_parachutists
United States Air Force base
Fighter-Interceptor Squadron from the base. In 1955, the group was re-designated as the 357th Fighter Group. The 357th remained at Portland, controlling several interceptor
Portland Air National Guard Base
Portland_Air_National_Guard_Base
Municipal airport in Sonoma County, California, United States
as a group and replacement training airfield. Known units assigned to Santa Rosa were: 354th Fighter Group, March–June 1943 357th Fighter Group, June–August
Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport
Charles_M._Schulz–Sonoma_County_Airport
Village in Louisiana, United States
School District. The Capt. Fletcher E. Adams United States Air Force 357th Fighter Group Museum occupies the former W. C. Reynolds Building on East Magnolia
Ida,_Louisiana
US Air Force unit
cowling bands. The group consisted of the following squadrons: 354th Fighter Squadron (WR) 357th Fighter Squadron (OS) 358th Fighter Squadron (YF) The
355th_Wing
United States Air Force general and flying ace
School in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, before being assigned to the 357th Fighter Group at RAF Leiston in England in the European Theater of Operations in
Andrew_J._Evans_Jr.
Topics referred to by the same term
established at Hamilton Field, California in December 1942, part of the 357th Fighter Group 364 (number) 364, the year 364 (CCCLXIV) of the Julian calendar 364
364th
WWII Ace Fighter Pilot
E Adams and the 357th Fighter Group (Illustrated ed.). Louisiana: Xlibris, Corp. p. 2. ISBN 978-1441555588. "30.05.1944 362nd Fighter Squadron P-51B Mustang
Fletcher_E._Adams
Member of the Dutch resistance in WWII
2013. Merle C. Olmsted (January 1, 1971). The Yoxford Boys: The 357th Fighter Group on Escort Over Europe and Russia. Aero Publishers. ISBN 978-0-8168-9766-7
Gys_van_Beek
USAF operating in part from Soviet bases during WWII
Morden, P-51 Mustang 357th Fighter Group, RAF Leiston, P-51 Mustang 20th Fighter Group, USAF Kings Cliffe P-51 Mustang 25th Bomb Group Rcn, USAAF Watton
Operation_Frantic
Military unit
The 4th Fighter Group was an American element of the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) Eighth Air Force during World War II. The group was known as
4th_Fighter_Group
Town in Suffolk, England
Theberton, sent fighter squadrons of the American 357th Fighter Group to fight the Luftwaffe. Famous American test pilot and fighter ace General Chuck
Leiston
WWII U.S. Army camp in Rockland County, NY
48th Fighter Group 324th Fighter Group 357th Fighter Group 367th Fighter Group 379th Bombardment Group 401st Bombardment Group 445th Bombardment Group 446th
Camp_Shanks
Ohio Air National Guard unit
II. The 364th Fighter Squadron was established at Hamilton Field, California in December 1942 and was part of the 357th Fighter Group. It became part
166th_Air_Refueling_Squadron
American flying ace
the 363d Fighter Squadron of the 357th Fighter Group at Tonopah, Nevada, flying P-39 Airacobras. In November 1943, the 357th Fighter Group was assigned
Robert_W._Foy
1938 fighter aircraft family by Bell
is a fighter produced by Bell Aircraft for the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. It was one of the principal American fighters in service
Bell_P-39_Airacobra
Robert Gentry Museum is now a part of history... it has closed - http://signal51group.com/Mus/museum.htm Signal 51 Group Louisiana Association of Museums
List_of_museums_in_Louisiana
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The 357th Airlift Squadron is an inactive unit of the United States Air Force it was last assigned to the 908th Airlift Wing at Maxwell Air Force Base
357th_Airlift_Squadron
German fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient
(USAAF) Captain Ernest C. Fiebelkorn (20th Fighter Group) and 1st Lieutenant Edward "Buddy" Haydon (357th Fighter Group) east of Hesepe. In recent years, United
Walter_Nowotny
Military unit
Group: attached c. 28 October 1942, assigned 11 April 1943 – 1 March 1944 354th Fighter Group: attached 15 November 1942 - 2 June 1943 357th Fighter Group:
San_Francisco_Fighter_Wing
United States Air Force general
executive officer of the Eighth Air Force 66th Fighter Wing in October 1943. He took command of the 357th Fighter Group in February 1944 and was shot down March
Henry_R._Spicer
Military unit
April 1944 84th Fighter Group, 1 November 1943 – 1 April 1944 357th Fighter Group, 7 October – 9 November 1943 407th Fighter Group, 9 March 1943 – 21 March
72nd_Fighter_Wing
Military unit
for fighter-escort groups of Eighth Air Force. Assigned groups provided fighter escort to B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 Liberator heavy bomber groups during
66th_Fighter_Wing
Numbered air force of the United States Air Force
RAF Wormingford 78th Fighter Group, RAF Duxford 339th Fighter Group, RAF Fowlmere 353d Fighter Group, RAF Raydon 357th Fighter Group, RAF Leiston 3d Scouting
Eighth_Air_Force
Military unit
Fighter Squadron on 15 March 1992 Redesignated 162nd Reconnaissance Squadron on 10 June 2010 Redesignated 162nd Attack Squadron 357th Fighter Group,
162nd_Attack_Squadron
German Luftwaffe heavy fighter wing of World War II
escort fighters from the 4th Fighter Group descended upon them. The Americans remained upsun until Kogler committed his force. The 357th Fighter Group as
Zerstörergeschwader_26
Military unit
The 64th Fighter Aviation Corps (64th IAK) was an aviation corps of the Soviet Air Forces. The corps was the parent unit for Soviet interceptor units
64th_Fighter_Aviation_Corps
US Air Force unit
355th Training Squadron 357th Fighter Squadron Trains pilots in the A-10 and OA-10 Thunderbolt II. The 'Dragons' of the 357th FS conduct all formal courses
355th_Operations_Group
Topics referred to by the same term
South Africa The Yoxford Boys, U.S. Army Air Force/U.S. Air Force 357th Fighter Group This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title
Yoxford_(disambiguation)
Former US Air Force base in Nye County, Nevada, US
the 354th Fighter Group arrived on January 18, 1943 and left at the beginning of March when squadrons[specify] of the 357th Fighter Group arrived. Tonopah
Tonopah_Air_Force_Base
Military unit
one confirmed) from the US 447th Bombardment Group before losing five Me 262s to the 357th Fighter Group. Geschwaderkommodore Volprecht Riedesel Freiherr
Kampfgeschwader_54
Military unit
activated during World War II as the 353d Fighter Group, a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt fighter unit assigned to VIII Fighter Command in Western Europe, which later
116th_Operations_Group
World War II temporary airfields
primarily served fighter and transport groups. Based on the experience obtained in the North African and Italian campaigns, fighter groups required an airfield
Advanced_landing_ground
Military unit
The 495th Fighter Group is an active duty fighter group in the United States Air Force. It is assigned to Fifteenth Air Force of Air Combat Command and
495th_Fighter_Group
Airport in California, United States of America
fighter group training installation from the spring of 1943 through the early summer 1944. Two fighter groups rotated through Oroville AAF: the 357th
Oroville_Municipal_Airport
German World War II fighter pilot
Hesepe, Schall was shot down by Lieutenant James W. Kenney of the 357th Fighter Group. While Schall managed to bail out safely, Nowotny was killed in action
Franz_Schall
United States Air Force general
During World War II, Wright was assigned to the 364th Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group where he flew the P-51 Mustang. Wright had three confirmed
Roland_R._Wright
WWII Ace Fighter Pilot
Pacifica, California: Pacifica Military History. ISBN 0935553614. His flying Cross citation was given for his aerial combat as a fighter pilot in the 357th.
Norman_E._Olson
German fighter-wing of World War II
US fighters from the 56th and 78th Fighter Groups losing three pilots while Priller claimed his 101st victory over an isolated 357th Fighter Group P-51
Jagdgeschwader_26
German World War II fighter pilot
the 357th Fighter Group over East Prussia. Nowlin and Schack met again first in Germany and then again in the fall of 1991 at the 357th Fighter Group reunion
Günther_Schack
Military unit
in 1957 and its mission, personnel and equipment were transferred to the 357th Troop Carrier Squadron. The squadron was reactivated as a Fairchild C-119
706th_Aggressor_Squadron
WW2 German Luftwaffe formation
pass, the German fighters mistakenly turned into the side of the Mustangs, climbing, after making an attack. The 357th Fighter Group shot down six. Among
1st_Fighter_Corps_(Germany)
Luftwaffe fighter wing
killed and 18 wounded. (JG 300 lost 51 fighters, with 32 pilots killed and 10 wounded).The 357th Fighter Group claimed over 50 kills, and the 56th FG
Jagdgeschwader_300
Military unit
The 554th Fighter-Bomber Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. It was last assigned to the 386th Fighter-Bomber Group at Bunker Hill Air
554th_Fighter-Bomber_Squadron
United States Air Force general
World War II, Chickering commanded the 357th Fighter Group in England and later commanded the 367th Fighter Group in Europe. During the Korean War Chickering
Edwin_Shepard_Chickering
WW2 US Army Air Forces unit
its fighter escorts, suffered severe losses of aircraft and crews. The 91st had 28 aircraft shot down during this period, the most of any group in the
91st_Bombardment_Group
German night fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient
He was probably shot down by a North American P-51 Mustang of the 357th Fighter Group. Command of 5. Staffel was then passed on to Leutnant Norbert Graziadei
Klaus_Bretschneider
Former Royal Air Force station in Lincolnshire, England
number 349, code "KL" Beginning in June 1942, the 94th Fighter Squadron of the 1st Fighter Group at RAF Goxhill used the station for training with Lockheed
RAF_Kirton_in_Lindsey
Military unit
The 427th Aircraft Sustainment Group is an inactive United States Air Force (USAF) organization. Its last assignment was with the 327th Aircraft Sustainment
427th Aircraft Sustainment Group
427th_Aircraft_Sustainment_Group
US Air Force provisional unit
and hit strong points at Brest. From 1955 to 1957, as the 386th Fighter-Bomber Group, the wing operated North American F-86 Sabres. During its deactivation
386th_Air_Expeditionary_Wing
Military unit
The 44th Fighter Group (44 FG) is an Air Reserve Component (ARC) unit of the United States Air Force. It is assigned to the Tenth Air Force, Air Force
44th_Fighter_Group
Military unit
372d Fighter Squadron was activated in early 1943 at March Field, California as one of the three original squadrons of the 360th Fighter Group, but moved
352d Tactical Fighter Squadron
352d_Tactical_Fighter_Squadron
Former Royal Air Force base in England
becoming the 4th Fighter Group. The group was under the command of the 65th Fighter Wing of the VIII Fighter Command. Aircraft of the group were identified
RAF_Debden
Military unit
After the Korean War, the group was again active at as the 445th Fighter-Bomber Group, the operational element of the 445th Fighter-Bomber Wing near Buffalo
445th_Operations_Group
Former Royal Air Force station in Suffolk, England
56th Fighter Group which arrived from RAF Horsham St Faith on 9 July 1943. Its operational squadrons were: 61st Fighter Squadron (HV) 62d Fighter Squadron
RAF_Halesworth
Unit of the Indiana Air National Guard
Operations Group (Tail code formerly "FW," now "IN.") 163rd Fighter Squadron 122nd Maintenance Group 122nd Mission Support Group 122nd Medical Group In 2005
122nd_Fighter_Wing
Military unit
The 350th Fighter Group was an air combat unit of the United States Army Air Force formed in 1942 and inactivated in 1945. The fighter group consisted
350th_Fighter_Group
Inactive United States Air Force unit
The 614th Tactical Fighter Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. It was last assigned to the 401st Operations Group at Torrejon Air Base
614th Tactical Fighter Squadron
614th_Tactical_Fighter_Squadron
Military unit
The 336th Fighter Squadron (336th FS), nicknamed the Rocketeers, is a United States Air Force unit. It is assigned to the 4th Operations Group and stationed
336th_Fighter_Squadron
Military unit
The 352nd Fighter Group was a unit of the Eighth Air Force that was located in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. The unit served
352nd_Fighter_Group
Military unit
The 78th Fighter Group (78 FG) is an inactive United States Air Force unit. It was last assigned to the 78th Fighter Wing, at Hamilton Air Force Base
78th_Fighter_Group
Airport
trained at Ainsworth during the war were: The 364th Fighter Squadron of the 357th Fighter Group based at Casper AAF, Wyoming trained with Bell P-39 Airacobra
Ainsworth_Regional_Airport
Former RAF station in Norfolk, England
359th Fighter Group, being reassigned from Westover AAF Massachusetts. The group was under the command of the 67th Fighter Wing of the VIII Fighter Command
RAF_East_Wretham
WWII and Korean War Ace Pilot
jet-powered Me 262, along with 1st Lieutenant Edward "Buddy" Haydon of the 357th Fighter Group. It was later discovered that the Me 262 had been piloted by German
Ernest_C._Fiebelkorn
Royal Air Force station in England, 1941–1946
Forces (USAAF) Eighth Air Force. It was mainly the home of the 495th Fighter Training Group, where pilots were trained to fly Republic P-47 Thunderbolts although
RAF_Atcham
Military unit
The 335th Fighter Squadron is a United States Air Force unit. It is assigned to the 4th Operations Group and stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
335th_Fighter_Squadron
German fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient
Schnörrer's opponent may have been Captain James William Browning from the 357th Fighter Group who was reported as missing in action that day. However, Chapis and
Karl_Schnörrer
Military unit
The 359th Fighter Group was a United States Army Air Force fighter unit that was active during World War II. Following organization and training in the
123rd_Operations_Group
Military unit
The 612th Tactical Fighter Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. It was last assigned to the 401st Tactical Fighter Wing at Torrejon Air
612th Tactical Fighter Squadron
612th_Tactical_Fighter_Squadron
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