Bomb wing traces linage back to World War II
A formation of B-24s from the 307th Bomb Group takes to the skies during World War II. Group bombers received their first taste of combat Dec. 27, 1942. Twenty-seven of the group's aircraft were deployed from Oahu to Midway Island. From here, the B-24s staged their first attack against an enemy fortress on Wake Island. The enemy was taken by surprise during the predawn raid. Before Japanese units responded with a barrage of anti-aircraft fire, 307th bombers had blasted 90 percent of the Wake Island stronghold. All the aircraft returned safely from what was considered the longest mass-raid of that time. It was from this mission that the 307th Bomb Group became known as “The Long Rangers”. (Courtesy photo)
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