416th Bombardment Group (L) 668th Bombardment Squadron (L) History

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The 668th Bombardment Squadron (L) was activated without personnel as a part of the 416th Bombardment Group (L), at Will Rogers Field, Oklahoma by General Order No. 3, Headquarters Will Rogers Field, dated 4 February 1943. The unit was organized under T/O 1-137, dated 1 July 1942.

On 15th February 1943, the initial cadre from the parent Group, the 46th Bombardment Group (L), was transferred to form the nucleus of the fledgeling outfit. This transfer was accomplished by S.O. 46, Headquarters Army Air Base, Will Rogers Field, Oklahoma.

Captain John G. Napier was appointed Squadron Commander.