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The 2013 reunion will be held October 25-27, 2013 in Houston Texas! This will be in conjunction with the Wings over Houston Airshow. More information is in the December 2012 Strafer.

Flikr 345th BG Reunion Page

See video of the 345th being honored at the South Carolina/Arkansas football game on the Flikr 345th BG Reunion Page

345th Facebook Page

For information contact: Paul Van Valkenburg

Welcome to the 345th Bomb Group's Website.

The 345th Bomb Group was first activated at Columbia Army Air Base, SC, in November 1942. The "Air Apaches" were the first full Air Force combat Group sent the Pacific in World War II and flew the B-25 Mitchell. Shortly after arriving in theater their B-25's were converted to "strafer's", making them a low level ground and shipping attack plane.

The Unit was awarded four United States Distinguished Unit Citations and is one of the most decorated units of WWII.

Read more about our Group here.

The 345th BG is made up of four squadrons:

• The 498th Falcons
• The 499th Bats Outta Hell
• The 500th Rough Raiders
• The 501st Black Panthers

A very special historical marker honoring the 345h BG will be dedicated on November 11th, 2012 at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Help us reach our goal of raising $2500 to cover the cost of this project. Click here for details.

The April 2013 Newsletter is now available here.