The 885th Bomb Squadron deployed to England in November 1943, and operated from RAF Lavenham from January 1944 until the end of the war in Europe in May 1945. During its time in combat, the squadron participated in a variety of missions, including strategic bombing raids against German targets, as well as tactical missions in support of ground operations, including the invasion of Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge.
The 885th Bomb Squadron was awarded several decorations for its actions during the war, including the Distinguished Unit Citation, the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, and the French Croix de Guerre. After the war, the squadron was inactivated on 28 August 1945 at Great Falls Army Air Base, Montana.
Here is a more detailed history of the 885th Bomb Squadron:
* Activated on 1 September 1943 at Wendover Field, Utah
* Equipped with Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress bombers
* Deployed to England in November 1943
* Operated from RAF Lavenham from January 1944 until the end of the war in Europe in May 1945
* Participated in a variety of missions, including strategic bombing raids against German targets, as well as tactical missions in support of ground operations, including the invasion of Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge
* Awarded several decorations for its actions during the war, including the Distinguished Unit Citation, the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, and the French Croix de Guerre
* Inactivated on 28 August 1945 at Great Falls Army Air Base, Montana