Explore a 21st century history of the
44th Bomb Group –
told in data, photos, & personal stories.
Learn more below.
NEW! 44th BG Database
Reminiscent of the original database the veterans built. Easy to navigate. Search an airman’s name. Get his missions in a table. One click to export as a PDF.
44th BG Digital Archive
4,000 images, letters, & videos telling a visual story of the war fought from Shipdham. Search for a bomber or airman – or explore 60+ photo collections.
44th BG Data Dashboard
Explore stories of 5,000 airmen over 343 missions. Including 1.5 million data points.
Family Research
Need help finding your own story from WWII? Start here.
Wings of Steel Book
Where it all began. My grandfather’s story in war – 42 missions, a Purple Heart, and a lifetime of silence on the war.
The Mighty 8th Air Force at Shipdham 