Wendover's mission was to train heavy bomb groups. The training of Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and Consolidated B-24 Liberator groups began in April 1942, with the arrival of the 306th Bomb Group flying B-17s. From March 1942 through April 1944, Wendover AAF hosted twenty newly formed B-17 and B-24 groups during one phase of their group training.
Wendover's role was to train heavy bomber squadrons, particularly the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft, from March 1942 through April 1944. During this period, Wendover Airfield hosted twenty newly formed groups for their squadron training.