Other records - you can request that National Archives search for other miscellaneous records pertaining to your relative. Once you know the Bomb Group your veteran served new information sources are available to you. Bomb Group Associations - these associations were formed after the war, many in the 1970s. Formed by the veterans themselves they are tremendous resources for information. The associations have published books, documented their histories on videotape, compiled rosters, lists of aircraft, and many other details valuable to the researcher.
Many associations hold yearly reunions.
You can also search for Groups or individual squadrons by searching for it. The unit history for the time period in which you are interested can be very enlightening. Locating veterans One of the most common requests is help with finding crew members and other veterans. Social Security Death Index , search this online index for likely matches. This resource can save you a lot of time.