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Nov. 21, 2024
351st ARS performs heritage patching ceremony

Airmen from the 351st Air Refueling Squadron performed a heritage patching ceremony at the 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum, Thorpe Abbotts, England, Nov. 15, 2024. Thorpe Abbotts was home to the original 351st Bomb Squadron and 100th Bomb Group during World War II, where the history and legacy is
Aug. 23, 2024
Sons, daughter of 100th BG veterans share their fathers’ stories at RAFM Heritage Day

Family members of 100th Bomb Group aircrew veterans spoke at the Heritage Day at Royal Air Mildenhall, England, Aug. 16, 2024. They shared stories about their fathers missions during World War II and answered questions from the audience. The Heritage Day event also included question-and-answer
Aug. 23, 2024
‘High Life’ nose art steps back in time to echo original 100th BG markings from WWII

A new nose art – “High Life” – was unveiled at a ceremony prior to the start of Royal Air Force Mildenhall’s Air Force ball Aug. 17, 2024, by Paula Harper-Sparks, daughter of U.S. Army Air Forces Flight Officer Joseph Harper, (351st Bomb Squadron and 100th Bomb Group co-pilot) and U.S. Air Force
Jan. 23, 2024
Bringing 100th Bomb Group legacy to life

U.S. Airmen, civilians and invited guests from the 100th Air Refueling Wing were privileged to view an early release of the first episode of the upcoming "Masters of the Air" miniseries at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Jan. 19, 2024.
Oct. 19, 2023
Legendary 100th BG, WWII pilot, joins 100th ARW to remember 80th anniversary of ‘Black Week’

“We never had time to grieve; you were just here today, gone tomorrow,” said retired-Maj. John “Lucky” Luckadoo, World War II and 100th Bomb Group B-17 pilot, as he shared stories of his most harrowing combat mission over Germany while stationed at RAF Thorpe Abbotts, Norfolk, England, on Oct. 8,
Oct. 19, 2023
'Silver Dollar' nose art dedication shares latest heritage of 100th ARW KC-135 fleet

The 100th Air Refueling Wing unveiled its latest nose art tribute – “Silver Dollar” – at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, honoring the 100th Bomb Group’s World War II Airmen and aircraft, and coinciding with the 80th anniversary of what became known as “Black Week”, Oct. 10, 2023.
Oct. 17, 2023
Families of 100th BG veterans join 100th ARW for ‘Squawkin Hawk’ nose art dedication on KC-135

The 100th Air Refueling Wing shared yet another historical tie to its World War II heritage of the 100th Bomb Group when another nose art – “Squawkin Hawk” – was unveiled at Royal Air Force Mildenhall Oct. 10, 2023, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of World War II’s “Black Week.”
Sept. 21, 2023
100th SFS hosts son of WWII waist gunner on 100th BG B-17 to visit father’s heritage jet, ‘Miss Irish’

As a New York native from Dobbs Ferry, Staff Sgt. Myron “Ty” Ettus had just turned 18 when the news hit that Pearl Harbor had been attacked Dec. 7, 1941. His interest in aviation grew because of the tragic event, leading him to join the U.S. Army Air Force. He took and passed the aviation cadet
June 1, 2023
100th ARW Airmen meet legendary heroes of WWII at 100th BG reunion in Savannah

Living legends of the 100th Bomb Group, Capt. John “Lucky” Luckadoo, 351st Bomb Squadron pilot and operations officer, and Lt. Jim Rasmussen, 349th Bomb Squadron navigator, were both stationed at Thorpe Abbotts, Norfolk, England, during World War II.The 100th Bomb Group was part of Eighth Air Force,