| 368th Fighter Group |
| "Nulli Secundus" |
| The 368th Fighter Group Association would like to welcome you to the official site of the 368th Fighter Group and its supporting units. |
| SECOND TO NONE: The History of the 368th Fighter Group |
| Group Headquarters, Staff Sections, & Supporting Units |
| Group & Squadron pages include Photo Albums with hundreds of photos. |
| This web site is dedicated to the brave men that served with and supported the 368th Fighter Group. We must never forget the sacrifices made to protect our freedom and to free the people of Europe. Thank you for your service, you will never be forgotten. "Nulli Secundus!" |
| 395th Fighter Squadron "Panzer Dusters" |
| 396th Fighter Squadron "Thunder Bums" |
| 397th Fighter Squadron "Jabo Angels" |
| 368th Fallen Brothers |
| 368th Fighter Group Web Pages Click on the icons to navigate site |
| 368th Aerial Victories |
| 368th Nose Art & Aircraft Profiles |
| The P-47 |
| Gun Camera Film |
| 368th Association & Reunion Info |
| Links |
| The History Channel program Dogfights featured 368th FG pilot George Sutcliffe |
| Site Map |
| Kenneth Kik TSgt USAF Reserves Retired Firefighter Paramedic Nashville Fire Dept Medical Team Leader USAR TN-TF2 368th FG Association Webmaster Grandson of "Panzer Duster" Pilot Richard Kik Jr ken.kik@368thfightergroup.com |
| 368th Combat Record, Awards & Decorations |
| 368th History & Timeline |
Ballad of the 368th Fighter Group
Gerald M. Hanson
These brave young men came from near’ every state,
to save the free world from terror and hate.
Leaving their loved ones at home to worry and wait,
they joined the Fighter Group numbered three sixty-eight.
They headed for war with courage and their skills,
to battle the Axis powers that outlawed freedom and free will.
Back in the states they prayed to the Almighty up in Heaven,
He answered their prayers with the P-47.
The pilots, they were dauntless whenever they flew,
entrusting their safe return to both God and Ground Crew.
They wreaked havoc and hell from the wild blue yonder,
flying tight in formation in their trusted fighter/bombers.
When planes didn’t return it was part of the high cost,
the price of our freedom paid, by those injured and lost.
We thank our Greatest Generation, who fought ‘till the war was won,
like the 368th Fighter Group, it was always “Second to None”.
Gerald M. Hanson
These brave young men came from near’ every state,
to save the free world from terror and hate.
Leaving their loved ones at home to worry and wait,
they joined the Fighter Group numbered three sixty-eight.
They headed for war with courage and their skills,
to battle the Axis powers that outlawed freedom and free will.
Back in the states they prayed to the Almighty up in Heaven,
He answered their prayers with the P-47.
The pilots, they were dauntless whenever they flew,
entrusting their safe return to both God and Ground Crew.
They wreaked havoc and hell from the wild blue yonder,
flying tight in formation in their trusted fighter/bombers.
When planes didn’t return it was part of the high cost,
the price of our freedom paid, by those injured and lost.
We thank our Greatest Generation, who fought ‘till the war was won,
like the 368th Fighter Group, it was always “Second to None”.
| Bridge Busters! |
| The 368th FG led the 9th AF with 33 destroyed and 44 damaged. |
| 368th FG Association Past Reunions |
| If you have any questions, comments, or items you would like to submit to our site; Please e-mail me at: ken.kik@368thfightergroup.com |
DVD Video Set
This two-disk set based on the book written by
368th Author/Historian Dr. Timothy M. Grace.
Produced by Legacy Video of Tampa FL.
Features the history of the 368th FG to include film
from overseas, interviews with 368th FG members,
gun film, tribute slide shows and more.
This two-disk set based on the book written by
368th Author/Historian Dr. Timothy M. Grace.
Produced by Legacy Video of Tampa FL.
Features the history of the 368th FG to include film
from overseas, interviews with 368th FG members,
gun film, tribute slide shows and more.
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| 368th Association Newsletters |
| Gun film footage from 368th FG Pilots. |
| The 368th FG in print |
| Several articles & books feature the 368th FG. Click here for a list of these publications. |
| An area dedicated to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. |
| The 368th FG is the top scoring 9th AF Thunderbolt Group |
| Five detailed pages with information on production, serial numbers, armament, power plant, & museums |
| 368th FG Library and Document Warehouse |
| Books, Maps, documents, and research material |
| "Fortress Feature" 368th FG Newspaper |
| High Resolution .pdf files of the newspapers published by the 368th overseas |
| Past & present editions of our newsletter |
| COMING SOON! |
| The next reunion will be in Kalamazoo, MI Oct 3-6th, 2013 |
| The 368th FG Facebook Page |
| Norris Bassler Photo Collection |
| 368th Fighter Group Portraits of Valor Great website by Robert Manno Jr, |
| Did you know the 368th FG fired 4,570,892 rounds of .50 caliber? |
| What was the 368th FG doing on this date back during the war? |
Second to None:
The History of the 368th Fighter Group
by Dr. Timothy M. Grace
Although our books are sold out, we have
had many requests for another printing.
In response we are planning another limited
hard cover printing in the fall.
Please e-mail me if you are interested in
purchasing, we want our printing order to
meet the demand.
Click here for information about our book.
The History of the 368th Fighter Group
by Dr. Timothy M. Grace
Although our books are sold out, we have
had many requests for another printing.
In response we are planning another limited
hard cover printing in the fall.
Please e-mail me if you are interested in
purchasing, we want our printing order to
meet the demand.
Click here for information about our book.
| Updating & adding |
| 368th Fighter Group in print and on video |
Honor Thy Father
by Kenton L. Baughman
Biography of Loyd L. Baughman of Longton,
Kansas, P-47 armorer in the 396th FS, 368th FG.
Written by his son Kenton L. Baughman.
260 Pages - $20.27
Also available as a .pdf download for $10.00
Click here to purchase from lulu.com
by Kenton L. Baughman
Biography of Loyd L. Baughman of Longton,
Kansas, P-47 armorer in the 396th FS, 368th FG.
Written by his son Kenton L. Baughman.
260 Pages - $20.27
Also available as a .pdf download for $10.00
Click here to purchase from lulu.com
Silent Voices from the Past
by Kenton L. Baughman
A record of the men who served in the
396th FS, 368th FG. Includes great short
stories of many of the forty three surviving
members.
500 Pages - $22.00
Also available as a .pdf download for $5.99
Click here to purchase from lulu.com
by Kenton L. Baughman
A record of the men who served in the
396th FS, 368th FG. Includes great short
stories of many of the forty three surviving
members.
500 Pages - $22.00
Also available as a .pdf download for $5.99
Click here to purchase from lulu.com
| The 368th Fighter Group Association promotes these items to educate and honor. We do not profit from the sales. |
Hey, I'm Not Dead Yet
by Rupert B. Maxwell
The life story of Rupert B. Maxwell. P-47 Pilot and
POW with the 368th FG; 396th FS.
Rupert tells his life long stories is this wonderful
and inspirational book.
428 Pages - $16.20
Click here to purchase from lulu.com
by Rupert B. Maxwell
The life story of Rupert B. Maxwell. P-47 Pilot and
POW with the 368th FG; 396th FS.
Rupert tells his life long stories is this wonderful
and inspirational book.
428 Pages - $16.20
Click here to purchase from lulu.com
| ALG A-3 Cardonville Then & Now |
| Reunion 2013 Radisson Plaza & Suites Kalamazoo, Michigan Oct 3rd-6th, 2013 Banquet at the Kalamazoo Air Zoo that Saturday evening (Oct 5th) Reunion Information Click Here |
| 368th Fighter Group in Action! |
| Pre-deployment Training 1943 |
| Into the War England Jan 1944 - June 1944 |
| Occupation Duty May 45 - Aug 46 |
| Invasion to VE-Day June 44 - May 45 |
| New Photo Pages |
