Unit History of the 315th Bomb Wing: 1944-1946

摘要

This study chronicles the activation, training, deployment, and combat operations of the 315th Bomb Wing (Very Heavy) between 1944 and 1946. It discusses the units success with the B-29 'Superfortress' and the APQ-7 Eagle radar while flying strategic bombing missions against Japan's oil industry. Numerous maps and photographs are included to clarify and add to the impact of the report. The report concludes by summarizing the significance of the strategic air campaign against Japan, the 315th's contribution to the strategic air campaign, and factors that may explain the Wing's success in combat. (Author)