809th Bombardment Squadron
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Constituted 809th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy) on 19 May 1943. Activated on 1 Sep 1943. Redesignated 809th Bombardment Squadron (Very Heavy) on 1 Dec 1943. Disbanded on 1 Apr 1944.
Assignments. 472nd Bombardment Group, 1 Sep 1943-1 Apr 1944.
Stations. Smoky Hill AAFld, Kan, 1 Sep 1943; Clovis AAFld, NM, c. 8 Dec 1943-1 Apr 1944.
Aircraft. B-17, 1943-1944; B-29, 1943-1944.
Operations. Replacement training, Nov 1943-Apr 1944.
Service Streamers. None.
Campaigns. None.
Decorations. None.
Emblem. None.