Bombardment Groups
Inscription
In 1942 the 310th, 321st, 340th groups trained here at Columbia Army Air Base for World War II. All participated in 9 campaigns, and each received 2 Distinguished Unit Citations. Erected by 57th Bomb Wing Association, 1992
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