History of the 22nd Bombardment Group - May 1944

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE HlSTORJCAL RESEARCH AGENCY

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, ALABA]\fA

28 July 2009 AFHRAlRSA 600 Chennault Circle Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6424 Mr. John Greenewald

Dear Mr. Greenewald, This is in response for your request received 24 July 2009 (our inquiries reference number 65038) Requesting 22 nu Bomb Group May 1944 history, IRIS Number 78223. Since your request was made under provisions of the Freedom of Information Act it has been designated 2009-02418-F. Please find enclosed a photocopy of the document. Thank you for your request. Sincerely.

~.s~~ BARRY L. SPINK Archivist Attachment: GP-22-HI. May 44. V. 2, IRIS Number 78223

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