Since 1975 · 501(c)(3)
The First Over Germany

Dedicated to preserving the legacy of the 306th Bomb Group

The 306th Bomb Group Historical Association keeps the stories, documents, and photographs of the 8th Air Force's 306th Bombardment Group (H) — the first American heavy bomber group to bomb Germany in World War II — alive for families, researchers, and future generations.

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