401st Bombardment Group (H) Association

About the 401st Bomb Group Association

The 401st Bomb Group Association is a veterans and heritage association dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of the 401st Bomb Group (Heavy), a United States Army Air Forces unit that served with distinction during World War II as part of the Eighth Air Force. The Association honors the service and sacrifice of the airmen who flew B-17 Flying Fortress missions in the European Theater of Operations.

Who the Organization Represents

The 401st Bomb Group Association represents veterans who served with the 401st Bomb Group during World War II, as well as their families, descendants, historians, and supporters committed to preserving the unit’s legacy and remembering the airmen who served.

What the Organization Does

• Preserves the history and lineage of the 401st Bomb Group
• Maintains records, photographs, mission histories, and personal accounts
• Supports remembrance and commemorative activities honoring World War II airmen
• Encourages historical research and family-based documentation
• Fosters fellowship among veterans’ families, descendants, and supporters

Where the Organization Operates

The 401st Bomb Group Association operates nationally with members and participants across the United States and abroad. Activities are coordinated through digital resources, historical publications, and commemorative events focused on World War II aviation history.

Membership and Participation Eligibility

The 401st Bomb Group Association is a heritage-focused organization rather than a credential-based veterans service organization.

• Participation is open to World War II veterans who served with the 401st Bomb Group.
• Family members and descendants of 401st Bomb Group veterans are eligible to participate.
• Historians, researchers, and supporters with an interest in World War II aviation history may also participate.
• No military service by the participant is required for descendant or supporter involvement.

How Participation Is Structured

Participation is structured through historical preservation efforts, information sharing, commemorative projects, and community engagement. Members and participants contribute records, stories, and research that help preserve the legacy of the 401st Bomb Group for future generations.