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3rd Bombardment Group (3rd Attack Group) "The Grim Reapers"
U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF), 5th Air Force (5th AF)
Background
The 3rd Bombardment Group (3rd BG), officially 3rd Bombardment Group (Light) was also known by its historical name the 3rd Attack Group (3rd Attack). Nicknamed "The Grim Reapers". Assigned to the 5th Air Force (5th AF) in the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) in the South West Pacific Area (SWPA) during World War II. On April 2, 1942 Lt. Col. John H. Davies became the Commanding Officer (C. O.) previously he was the commander of the 27th Bombardment Group (27th BG). On May 25, 1943 redesignated 3rd Bombardment Group (3rd BG).

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Advance Echelon, 5th Air Force with personnel from the 3rd Bombardment Group in New Guinea April 1, 1943

Headquarters Squadron (HQ Squadron)
On March 10, 1942 Headquarters transfers from Brisbane to Charters Towers Airfield.

8th Bombardment Squadron (8th BS)
The 8th Bombardment Squadron (8th BS) flew combat missions in the South West Pacific Area (SWPA) during World War II.

13th Bombardment Squadron (13th BS)
The 13th Bombardment Squadron (13th BS) flew combat missions in the South West Pacific Area (SWPA) during World War II.

89th Bombardment Squadron (89th BS)
The 89th Bombardment Squadron (89th BS) flew combat missions in the South West Pacific Area (SWPA) during World War II.

90th Bombardment Squadron (90th BS)
The 90th Bombardment Squadron (90th BS) flew combat missions in the South West Pacific Area (SWPA) during World War II.

References
Harvest of the Grim Reapers The Illustrated History of the 3rd and 27th Bomb Groups During World War II Volume I: Prewar to December 1942 (2021) by Lawrence J. Hickey, Edward M. Rogers with Osamu Tagaya and Madison D. Jonas


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