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WAR DIARY – 450TH
BOMB GROUP
NOVEMBER 1943 – ALAMOGORDO,
NEW MEXICO
History of the Group for
November 1943
The month of November was
fairly static. The 450th was up to strength and ready to complete
its III Phase of training.
Moral was at its highest, knowing
that there were definite prospects of going overseas.
Physical fitness was up to
100% during the month of November placing the 450th in first place
in the Second Air Force.
On November 4th,
the first group mission got under way with 24 planes. The planes took off at
0800 and went to Wichita Falls. Other Group missions took formation of 24
planes to Abilene, Texas, and the P.O.M. Inspectors saw a good mission in Big
Springs.
On November 10th,
the P.O.M. arrived on the area and began the inspection that terminated our
program at Alamogordo. Their final okay three days later sent us on our way.
Arrayed in full field
equipment the entire 450th led by our C.O. Col. John S. Mills
marched to the Base Parade Ground where a final formal review was held. And so,
after a 5 months stay in Alamogordo, N.M. the 450th prepares to move
on. Adios.
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