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Links to Other Web Sites

As follows are links to web sites other than the 398th site. These sites contain topics of additional interest on the Army Air Force, Aviation, B-17s, and other 8th Air Force Groups. Click categories at left.

Archives

  1. Hertsfordshire and Local Studies Archive (HALS) - 398th Bomb Group Archive
  2. Penn State Libraries: The Eighth Air Force Archive donors Sherry Petska Middlemas and George Middlemas Jr. established the Albert M. Petska Libraries Endowment to honor the memory of their fathers, both Air Force veterans. Albert M. Petska served in the 8th Air Force. The 398th has contributed material.
  3. US National Archives and Records Administration: Captured German Records of World War Two
  4. US National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
  5. US National Archives at College Park (aka National Archives II) Some 398th records, Missing A/C reports, still photo collection
  6. US National Archives and Records Administration - Research Catalog Searchable on-line records. Includes WWII Casualty Lists.
  7. US National Archives and Records Administration - Veteran's Records

Army Air Force Web Pages

  1. Air Force Historical Research Agency (AFHRA)
  2. Air Force History
  3. Army Air Corps - Army Air Forces Historical Association
  4. U.S. Army Air Forces in World War II: Combat Chronology 1941-1945 Synopsis of daily mission activities.
  5. Retiree and Veteran Information of Awards and Decoration
  6. USAAS-USAAC-USAAF-USAF Serial Numbers--1908 to Present Provides information about A/C Serial Numbers and contains a list of some A/C numbers.

B-17 Aircraft Sites

  1. B-17 Flying Fortress - History and Specs of Boeing's WW2 Bomber
  2. B-17 Flying Fortress - Queen of the Skies

8th Air Force Bomb Groups and Fighter Wings

Structure and names are for the period 13 Sep 1943 to 31 Dec 1944, specifically around July 1944, with thanks to Cliff Bishop's book, Fortresses over Nuthampstead, page 16 and Wikipedia. Structure and names of Divisions and Wings was different prior to 13 Sep 1943 and in 1945. See Eighth Air Force - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

1st Bombardment Division - Brampton Grange - B-17 Flying Fortresses, in 1945 1st Air Division

  1. The First Combat Wing - Bassingbourn
    1. 91st Bomb Group - Bassingbourn
    2. 381st Bomb Group - Ridgewell
    3. 398th Bomb Group - Nuthampstead
  2. 40th Combat Wing - Thurleigh
    1. 92nd Bomb Group - Podington
    2. 305th Bomb Group - Chelveston
    3. 306th Bomb Group - Thurleigh
  3. 41st Combat Wing - Molesworth
    1. 303rd Bomb Group - Molesworth
    2. 379th Bomb Group - Kimbolton
    3. 384th Bomb Group - Grafton Underwood
  4. 94th Combat Wing - Polebrook
    1. 351st Bomb Group - Polebrook
    2. 401st Bomb Group - Deenethorpe
    3. 457th Bomb Group - Glatton
  5. 67th Fighter Group Wing - Walcot Hall - 20th, 32d, 356th, 359th, 364th Fighter Groups

2nd Bombardment Division - Kettering Hall - B-24 Liberator

  1. 2nd, 14th, 20th, 95th, and 9th Combat Wings
  2. 65th Fighter Wing - Saffron Walden -4th, 56th, 355th, 361st, 479th Fighter Groups

3rd Bombardment Division - Elveden Hall - B-17 Flying Fortresses

  1. 4th Combat Wing - Bury St. Edmunds
    1. 94th Bomb Group - St. Edmunds
    2. 385th Bomb Group - Great Ashfield
    3. 447th Bomb Group - Rattlesden
  2. 13th Combat Wing - Horham
    1. 95th Bomb Group - Horham
    2. 100th Bomb Group - Thorpe Abbots
    3. 390th Bomb Group - Framlingham
  3. 45th Combat Wing - Snetterton Heath
    1. 96th Bomb Group - Snetterton Heath
    2. 388th Bomb Group - Knettishall
    3. 452nd Bomb Group - Deopham Green
  4. 92nd Combat Wing - Sudbury
    1. 486th Bomb Group - Sudbury
    2. 487th Bomb Group - Lavenham
  5. 93rd Combat Wing - Mendlesham
    1. 34th Bomb Group - Mendlesham
    2. 490th Bomb Group - Eye
    3. 493rd Bomb Group - Debach
  6. 66th Fighter Group - Sawston Hall - 55th, 78th, 339th, 353rd, 357th Fighter Groups

Cemeteries

  1. American Battle Monuments Commission

Clothing

Crash Sites

  1. Crash Sites in Saarland and its neighboring areas in the northeast and east that lie in the state of Rheinland-Pfalz. Saarland is a state in western Germany, on the border with France; capital, Saarbrücken. No 398th crashes listed as of 2010.

Experimental Aircraft Association

  1. Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)
  2. EAA's B-17 Aluminum Overcast History of the Aluminum Overcast
  3. EAA's "Fly the Fortress" B-17 Aluminum Overcast tours, flights, and history.
  4. Timeless Voices of Aviation Collection Oral histories page at the EAA site.
  5. EAA's Interactive Tour of a B-17G Flying Fortress May require latest Macromedia Flash Player.
    1. In the Tour, 398th's, Bob Abresch describes the Co-Pilot position.
    2. While in the Gallery, Blackwell's crew (unidentified as such) is the 4th photo. See 398th site crew photo of Blackwell's Crew - 601st Squadron - 6 August 1944.

Memorials

  1. Aérosteles: Memorials Regarding Aviation Events in France
  2. Kiernan's Crew Monument Marker West of Martin, SD

Museums

  1. 19 Of The World's Best World War II Museums and Historical Sites - via Tripplo.com Excellent article by Axel Hernborg
  2. Arizona Wing Commemorative Air Force The Arizona Wing in Mesa is the home of the B-17, Sentimental Journey
  3. National Air and Space Museum - Archives Collection
  4. National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
  5. National Museum Of The Mighty Eighth Air Force The museum is located in Pooler, Georgia.
  6. The Nuthampstead Airfield Museum A wonderful museum located at the edge of the old Station 131 Airfield in Nuthampstead, England, honors all those who served with the 398th BG and 55th FG.
  7. Palm Springs Air Museum
  8. Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Home Page
  9. Yankee Air Museum The museum, located in Belleville Michigan, is the home of the B17-G, Yankee Lady

Nuthampstead and Nearby Areas

  1. The Woodman Inn Inn nearby the old Nuthampstead Air Field. Nuthampstead Museum Volunteers gather there periodically and the 398th Memorial Association visits on their bi-annual tours. A great place to stop for lunch and view the memorabilia. The museum and the 398th BG & 55th FG Memorials are adjacent to the Woodman's car park.

Other

  1. Twelve Amazing Facts About WWII Jeeps Interesting information about the primary vehicle crews used to get to and from their B-17's on mission days. A big thank you to Kyle, via the Learning Haven Organization, for finding this link for us!
  2. Important People of World War II
  3. WWII Aerial Reconnaissance

POW Info

  1. World War II - Prisoners of War - Stalag Luft I Contains history and collections of POW stories of Prisoner of War camps for USA Army Air Force prisoners in Germany in WWII. The site is dedicated to S/Sgt. Dick Williams, Jr., 600th Squadron, of the Gene Douglas Crew. That crew was shot down 26 November 1944 on a Mission to Misburg.
  2. Air Forces Escape & Evasion Society The purpose of AFEES is to encourage airmen who were aided by Resistance organizations or patriotic nationals of foreign countries to continue friendships with those who helped them. Contains history and collections of WWII Escape and Evader stories. - New November 2022

Veterans' Pages

  1. National Veterans Archives VETS® is a private veterans program that provides all veterans and their families with information about outfit reunions, helps locate old buddies and offers other special consumer benefits and services.
  2. National WWII Memorial Contains information about the memorial.
  3. WWII Memorial Registry Contains information and access to the WWII Memorial Registry.
  4. Veterans of Foreign Wars Main page for Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Video

  1. Airventure 2009 - Editing video highlights of EAA 2009 Airshow
  2. American Experience - The Bombing of Germany - (1 hr) shown on PBS Feb 8, 2010 but made available on this link
  3. Gray Eagles Film by Chris Woods - Filmmaker and P-51 Mustang Pilot Chris Woods has put together a wonderful film that captures the emotional reunion between a humble WWII Mustang ace (Jim Brooks) and the historic plane he thought he'd never see again. (YouTube link)
  4. Station 131 Control Tower Demolition - Early 1960's - This is only known footage of the demolition. (YouTube link)

WWII Information Request via E-mail

  1. American Center, Czech Republic
  2. American Cemetery, Ardennes Belgium
  3. Archives, National College Park, MD