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The organizational structure of the 492nd Bombardment Group (H) was broken down into five basic units...
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| • | 492nd | Bomb Group Headquarters |
| • | 856th | Bomb Squadron |
| • | 857th | Bomb Squadron |
| • | 858th | Bomb Squadron |
| • | 859th | Bomb Squadron |
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Each of these support units were again divided into what was called the air echelon and ground echelon.
Not everyone assigned to the air echelon flew combat missions, but they were all directly involved in its operations.
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As the name implies, the ground echelon's duties supported the air echelon.
These people weren't allowed to fly combat, but were just as important to the welfare of the operations as anyone.
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There were also a number of other specialized units attached to the 492nd under the command of Colonel Snavely.
They, too, performed various essential duties necessary to conduct the air operations.
These "attached" units were...
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| • | 326th | Complement Station Squadron |
| • | 479th | Sub Depot |
| • | 882nd | Chemical Company (AD) |
| • | 1234th | Quartermaster Company |
| • | 1261st | Military Police Company |
| • | 1287th | Military Police |
| • | 1450th | Ordnance Company |
| • | 2108th | Engineer Aviation Firefighter Platoon |
| • | 2967th | Finance Detachment |
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Needless to say, winning the war was a team effort.
It took a lot of people to support the air crews who took the fight to the enemy. Their contributions to the air war were invaluable.
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We're aware of other units that were attached to North Pick, such as the 266th Medical Dispensary (Avn), but further info about them still eludes us.
Same goes for Red Cross, USO and other organizations. Perhaps in time.
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The links to the right will present any data we've so far collected regarding these units and will present lists of the individual personnel that are known to have served with them.
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/8th Air Force
Ground Units
