Numbering of US Air Groups

[Mike R]

Why were there no bomber or fighter groups that had numbers in the 200's? For example, the 91 Bomb Group, or the 357 Fighter Group. But why, out of all the American Army Air Forces in WWII, were there none in the 200's?

THanks!!
-Mike

[Caldric]

Hi Mike,

That is a damn good question! One that would be a great trivia question by the way.

I have found nothing myself on why this is the case, there were no Fighter, Bomber, Troop Trans groups with 200 series numbering. The only thing I found was 201st Heavy Lift Group, but I think this may have been post-WWII, or right before the birth of Air Force.

The only thing I have not taken a look at is the training groups, perhaps they reserved the 200's for this. The Navy and Marines had no such problems and they used 200.

[Mike R]

Caldric,
I've been looking around on the internet and haven't had any success. But I have noticed, outside of the 100th BG, I haven't seen any 100 series either! Well thanks for your reply.
Regards,
-Mike

[Carl Schwamberger]

Yeah! Whats with this???

[Eric13051966]

Hi,

I think the 100> and 200> groups where NATIONAL GUARDS Groups.

[Leo Niehorster]

Maurer lists the 100th – 146th Groups.
This PDF is available online.

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Leo