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The 100th Bomb Group Foundation is dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of first-hand historical accounts of the men, missions and machines that fought in the skies over Europe during WWII. The Foundation's extensive website archives, museum exhibits, publications and artifacts associated with this famous B-17 bomber unit provide a worldwide platform to educate generations, keeping alive the bravery and sacrifice which ensure our freedom still today.

HISTORICAL TEAM

Our 100th Bomb Group Foundation Historians are actively working to collect and preserve photographs, documents, stories, and other artifacts related to the Hundredth. If you have any questions, feedback, or information regarding 100th Bomb Group veterans to share with us, please send us an email and we will respond as soon as possible.

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DESTINATION BERLIN

by James Dietz

With throttles fully open B-17G ‘Our Gal Sal’ of the 351st Bomb Squadron thunders down the runway at Thorpe Abbotts to get airborne and join the rest of the 100th Bomb Group on their latest mission, spring 1944.

Officially Endorsed…
This print has the approval of the 100th Bomb Group Foundation, 100thbg.org

Destination Berlin print

The acute attention to detail, including such elements as the white bicycle belonging to Staff Sergeant Joe Urice, would not have been possible without the direct input of leading historians and members of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the 100th Bomb Group Foundation, 100thbg.com. By officially endorsing the edition it creates a remarkable and lasting collector’s piece to be cherished for future generations.

These prints are available at our PX.  Click here to place your order.

The Limited Edition
Each print comes with a COA and is exclusively hand-numbered and personally signed by the artist James Dietz.
500 Limited Edition $95
Overall print size: 27 ½” wide x 15” high
Image size: 24 ¾” wide x 11” high

100th Bomb Group Shoes are now available.  Click here to place your order.

Lucky wearing shows

You have seen "Lucky" wearing a pair now you can order your own version.  You can get them in ODG (Green) or Silver.  Several airplanes (Our Gal Sal, Alice from Dallas II, Silver Dollar and more) are already available or if you want you can even CUSTOMIZE a version with ANY B-17 you choose. Both men's and women's shoes are available. 

15% from every pair of shoes sold in the 100th Bomb Group Foundation Collection goes directly towards supporting the Foundation and its mission.

Link to shoe store is
https://iloveahangar.com/collections/100th-bomb-group-foundation-inc

Link to shoe store for Customized 100th BG shoes
https://iloveahangar.com/products/100th-bomb-group-b-17-customised

 

Exciting News: An Expanded Exhibit & Permanent Stateside Home!

View full announcement here.

Wine options (NO Case minimum):

100th BGF Wine ordering site link is https://www.vwecustomlabel.com/100th-bomb-group

A portion of the sales benefits the 100th Bomb Group Foundation.
Home > Galleries > Videos > Frank “Bud” Buschmeier Tribute
We lost an incredible man today - Frank "Bud" Buschmeier. Bud flew as a Waist Gunner on the John Gibbons crew, and became a POW when his B-17 went down over Merseberg on 29 July 1944. Bud was an active attendee at 100th Bomb Group Foundation reunions, along with his wonderful family, and he is also a former president of the 100th Bomb Group Association. Bud gave several interviews over the years about his war-time service, and he proudly carried on the legacy of the Bloody Hundredth. He was a family man, a patriot, and a member of the greatest generation. Here is a small tribute to Bud....Matt Mabe
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