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.
From November 25, 1943 to August 1, 1945, the unit was stationed at RAF Rattlesden, England. On December 24, 1943, they launched their first combat mission against a V-1 missile site in northern France.