
497th Bombardment Squadron from the 344th Bombardment Group during WW2
The 497th Bombardment Squadron was a unit of the 344th Bomb Group, part of the U.S. Army Air …
American aircraft during World War II included the P-51 Mustang, a long-range fighter, and the B-17 Flying Fortress, a heavy bomber. The U.S. also utilized the TBF Avenger torpedo bomber and the P-47 Thunderbolt. These aircraft played key roles in achieving air superiority and supporting Allied ground forces throughout the war.