504th Bombardment Group
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The 504th Bombardment Group (504th BG) was a World War II United States Army Air Forces combat organization.
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504th Bombardment Group | |
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Active | 1944–1946 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Army Air Forces |
Role | Bombardment |
Motto(s) | Quem Virtutem Imperant Latin Those Who Are Virtuous Command |
Engagements | Japan Campaign |
Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation |
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504th Bombardment Group emblem[1] |
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The unit served primarily in the Central Pacific Area as part of Twentieth Air Force. The 504th Bomb Group's aircraft engaged in B-29 Superfortress bombardment operations against Japan. Its aircraft were identified by a "E" inside a Circle painted on the tail.
The 504th Bombardment Group flew the last combat mission by the United States Army Air Forces of World War II, its last combat mission being on 15 August 1945. It was inactivated on 15 June 1946.