417th Bombardment Group
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The 417th Bombardment Group is an inactive United States Army Air Forces unit. Its last assignment was with V Bomber Command at Itami Airfield, Japan, where it was inactivated on 5 November 1945.
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417th Bombardment Group
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Douglas A-20s of the 417th Bombardment Group showing markings adopted in the Southwest Pacific Theater | |
Active | 1943–1945 |
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Branch | United States Army Air Forces |
Role | Bombardment |
Nickname(s) | Sky Lancers |
Engagements | South West Pacific Theater of World War II |
Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation |
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417th Bombardment Group Insigne (unofficial) | ![]() |
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During World War II, the group operated in the Southwest Pacific Theater as a light bombardment unit during the New Guinea and Philippines campaigns. It was awarded both the Distinguished Unit Citation and the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation for its combat service.
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