The group was stationed at RAF Rattlesden, England from 25 November 1943 to 1 August 1945. The group flew its first combat mission on 24 December 1943 against a V-1 missile site near Saint-Omer in northern France.
The unit was based at RAF Rattlesden, England from 25 November 1943 to 1 August 1945. The group executed its inaugural combat operation on 24 December 1943 against a V-1 missile site near Saint-Omer in northern France.