357th Fighter Group Mission List
Below is a complete list of missions flown by the 357th Fighter Group during WWII. The list source is “The Yoxford Boys: The 357th Fighter Group on Escort over Europe and Russia” by Merle Olmsted.
Missions descriptions may have the following notes:
- * On Jun 6 & 7, 1944 the group flew multiple missions each day in support of Operation Overlord (D-Day) – click here to filter the list below for these missions
- ** From Aug 6-12, 1944 the major portion of the Group was engaged in Operation Frantic plan #5 shuttle mission to Russia. – click here to filter the list below for these missions
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Complete 357th Mission List
| No. | Date | Target/Activity | Losses | Victories | Duration | Commander(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75-82 | June 6, 1944 | * Eight missions on "D-Day" in support of Operation Overlord, sweeps, strafing; Paris, Amiens, Rennes, LaSuze | 3 | 0 | Unkn | Col Graham, Maj Broadhead, Capt DeVries, Capt Williams and Maj Storch |
| 83-86 | June 7, 1944 | * Four missions in on going support of Operation Overlord, strafing, sweep, area support; Rennes, Marlaix and Tours | 1 | 0 | Unkn | Capt Williams, Capt DeVries, Col Graham and Col Hayes |
