USAAF bomber squadron

Discussion in 'The War In The Air' started by alberk, Mar 28, 2023.

  1. alberk

    alberk Well-Known Member

    Hello,

    does anyone know how many aircraft made up a US bomb squadron in late WW 2? Was there a difference in numbers between medium and heavy bomb squadrons? And would all four squadrons go on a mission if a bomb group went imto action? Or was there a system of rotation/holding back a reserve? As you will notice I am completely ignorant on this subject...

    Thank you for your help!
     
  2. Gary Kennedy

    Gary Kennedy Member

    The August 1945 edition of FM 101-10 gives an overall strength for Bombardment Squadrons of;

    Very Heavy - 10 four-engine bombers (11 man crew)
    Heavy - 12 four-engine bombers (9 man crew)
    Medium - 16 two-engine bombers (6 man crew)
    Light - 16 two-engine bombers (4 man crew)

    Gary
     
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  3. alberk

    alberk Well-Known Member

    Many thanks, Gary!
     

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