| 2d Bombardment Wing | |
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| Active | 1919–1945 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Army Air Forces |
| Role | Bomber administrative command echelon |
The 2d Bombardment Wing is an inactive organization of the United States Army Air Forces. Its last assignment was with the Continental Air Forces, based at McChord Field, Washington. It was inactivated on 7 November 1945.
As the 2nd Wing, the unit was one of the original wings of the GHQ Air Force on 1 March 1935. During World War II, it was the primary B-24 Liberator heavy strategic bombardment wing of VIII Bomber Command and later, Eighth Air Force.
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Established at Langley Field in 1919. Served as an observation organization. Reactivated in 1922, being engaged primarily in bombardment activities for more than a decade. Became one of the original wings of GHQAF in 1935 and conducted much of the Army's pursuit, bombardment, and observation operations in the eastern part of the United States.
Reactivated as a heavy bomber command and control organization in June 1942. Moved to England, August–September 1942, and became a heavy bombardment wing of Eighth AF. In the fall of 1942, helped to train bombardment groups assigned to Twelfth AF.
Served in combat in the European theater from November 1942 to June 1943. Ceased combat temporarily during July–August 1943 when its groups were on detached duty in the Mediterranean theater. Served on detached duty in the Mediterranean theater during September–October 1943. Resumed combat in the European theater in October 1943 and continued operations until April 1945
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