Emblem of the 301st Bombardment Group (World War II). The 301st BG flew its first missions as part of the 8th AF in England. They participated in the first all American daylight bombing raids on the European Continent. They were transferred to the newly created 12th AF and sent to North Africa in November of 1942. The 301st Bombardment Group Heavy was comprised of 4 bomb squadrons. The 32nd, 352nd, 353rd and 419th. After the conclusion of the war in North Africa, the 301st became part of the newly organized 15th AF. Insigne. Shield: Azure, three ravens pendent from a spear fessways or. Motto: Who Fears? (Approved 11 Aug 1942.)
US-Army USAIOH
1942-08-11
Maurer, Maurer (1983). Air Force Combat Units Of World War II. Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History. <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0892010924" title="Special:BookSources/0892010924">ISBN 0892010924</a>. &amp; <a rel="nofollow" class="external free" href="http://www.armyaircorpsmuseum.org/301st_bombardment_group.cfm">http://www.armyaircorpsmuseum.org/301st_bombardment_group.cfm</a>