18 Feburary 1944

FRIDAY, 18 FEBRUARY 1944

EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS (ETO)

STRATEGIC OPERATIONS (Eighth Air Force): HQ Eighth Air Force issues orders
to establish a photographic reconnaissance wing [8th Reconnaissance Wing
(Provisional)] in Cheddington. The purpose is to make the Eighth independent
in aerial reconnaissance and to consolidate the efforts of units presently
engaged in this and related activities. Colonel Elliott Roosevelt, the
President's son and currently Director of Reconnaissance for the Ninth Air
Force, is named Commanding Officer.

TACTICAL OPERATIONS (Ninth Air Force): HQ 61st Troop Carrier Group arrives
at Barkston, England from Sicily.