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HEADQUARTERS 18TH AIR DEPOT GROUP APO 520
APAD No. 53, 15 May 1944.
SUBJECT: Historical Records.
TO : Commanding General, XV Air Force, APO 520, U.S. Army. (Attn: Historian) (THRU: Channels)
a. Facts relating to the origin of the unit:
The present designation of the unit is Hq & Hq Sq, 18th Air Depot Group, presently assigned to XV Air Force Service Command.
b. Changes in organization:
On 1 April 1944 the 2467th QM Truck Company (Avn) was activated by this unit, the original strength being 1 enlisted man and one officer. The 1873rd QM Depot Company Supply was again transferred to XV AFSC and assigned to this organization for administration.
c. Strength, commissioned and enlisted:
At beginning: 23 officers, 147 enlisted men.
Increase during month: 2 enlisted men.
Decrease during month: 2 officers.
At end: 21 officers, 149 enlisted men, 3 officers and 17 enlisted men on Detached Service.
d. Station:
Foggia, Italy.
e. Movements:
None.
f. Campaigns:
Italian - Still in progress.
g. Operations:
A Fighter Annex to Depot Supply was established to furnish supplies peculiar to fighter aircraft. This section of the depot was located in the Caprone Aircraft Factory buildings, adjacent to the field where the main depot is located.
Both sections of the Depot supply expanded considerably during the month. At month's end procedure was being set up for the handling of all requisitions direct by Depot Supply. Completion of that phase of the supply activity was awaiting additional personnel.
Engineering section during the month was exceedingly busy. Numerous war weary B-17s and B-24s were prepared for flight back to the United States. Answering calls for assistance, a number of crews of men were placed at engineering service at various satellite fields, primarily for sheet metal work. This type of service included engine changes out in the field alone. Many battle damaged heavy bombers were repaired and returned to combat.
For the Commanding Officer:
[Signature] FORREST P. CARSON, Captain, Air Corps, Adjutant.
1 Incl: WAR DIARY
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