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Second Campaign: The 371st Fighter Group in Normand

From Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1st Lt. Harry W. “Pop” Strahlendorf was an older P-47 pilot in the 404th Fighter Squadron. He was shot down and killed by German 88mm anti-aircraft gun fire while attacking the same guns near Cherbourg, France on June 24, 1944. (The Story of the 371st Fighter Group in the E.T.O.)
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Novel F-15 EX Eagle II makes its debut landing in Portland, Ore.

Oregon Air National Guard Majors, Calvin “Knife” Conner and Brandon “Wiggles” Wigton, assigned to the 142nd Wing, 123rd Fighter Squadron, in Portland, Oregon, prepare for takeoff with the newest F-15EX in Berkley, Missouri June 5, 2024. This is one of eighteen new EX models being finalized at the Missouri facility. Once finished all of the aircraft will be assigned to the 142nd Wing at Portland Air National Guard base, in Portland, Oregon. (National Guard photo by Aaron Perkins, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)
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Novel F-15 EX Eagle II makes its debut landing in Portland, Ore.

F-15 EX Eagle II, tail 008 makes its descent into Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore., as Mount Hood looms in the distance, June 5, 2024. The arrival of the first EX marked a historically significant moment for the 142nd Wing and the U.S. Air Force as this the first EX aircraft to be delivered to an operational unit. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Nichole Sanchez)
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Novel F-15 EX Eagle II makes its debut landing in Portland, Ore.

F-15 EX Eagle II, tail 008 lands at Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore., making history as the first EX aircraft to be delivered to an operational unit, June 5, 2024. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Nichole Sanchez)
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The Ultimate Comeback: 116th ACS Airman accepted into Air Force Academy

Senior Airman Noah Mariotti, a command and control battle management operations specialist assigned to the 116th Air Control Squadron, mans a workstation in the Air Control Squadron detachment located at Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore., April 6, 2024. Mariotti was accepted into the U.S. Air Force Academy in early 2024, following a life-altering event which prompted him to follow his dreams. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Yuki Klein)
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The Ultimate Comeback: 116th ACS Airman accepted into Air Force Academy

Senior Airman Noah Mariotti, a command and control battle management operations specialist assigned to the 116th Air Control Squadron, throws up the hand symbol for the Longracks, the 116th squadron mascot, April 6, 2024, Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore. Mariotti was accepted into the U.S. Air Force Academy in early 2024, following a life-altering event which prompted him to follow his dreams. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Yuki Klein)
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Commander’s Key Support Program hopes to make a difference for Portland Guardsmen

Volunteers with the Commander's Key Support Program (CKSP) pose for a group photo at the Resiliancy Center on Portland Air National Guard Base, Portland, Ore. May. 4th, 2024. The CKSP is a volunteer organization where service-connected volunteers work to provide support and resources to our families and Airmen. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank)
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Remembering Air Warrior “Rocky” Gray on Memorial Day, 2024

This is a Gun Camera Machine Report completed for the gun camera film shot by Maj. Rockford V. Gray of the 371st Fighter Group during a combat mission flown on August 7, 1944. Other multiple sources indicate he flew this mission with the group’s 405th Fighter Squadron, as opposed to the 404th FS listed here. Gun camera film was a common source of data to help verify pilot claims for aerial victories. In this case, Maj. Gray claimed that he had damaged a Luftwaffe Ju-88 bomber on the ground. (Official History of the 371st Fighter Group, Disc/Reel B0344, Air Force Historical Research Agency)
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Remembering Air Warrior “Rocky” Gray on Memorial Day, 2024

AN ACE…A SMILE…ANOTHER NAZI SHOT DOWN…Maj. Rockford V. Gray…Dallas, Texas, 9th Air Force Republic P-47 Thunderbolt pilot who has 130 missions and 9 enemy aircraft shot down to his credit, talks things over with his crew chief, S/Sgt E. A. Wojtanowski…Chicago, Ill. This team is part of 9th Tactical Air Command, famous for its fighter-bomber Technique. France.” (Official US Army photograph, via Fold3)
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Remembering Air Warrior “Rocky” Gray on Memorial Day, 2024

Maj. Rockford V. Gray, 30, of…Dallas, Texas, a fighter pilot with a 9th AF unit, was credited with his 5th, 6th and 7th kills recently, a trio of FW-190s downed over the invasion area. Maj. Gray was also credited with a “probable”. Attacking a flight of 6 enemy aircraft, Maj. Gray destroyed two and saw a third, the probable, limp smoking into cloud cover. Simultaneously, 1 190 lit on his tail, spraying his plane. Maj. Gray half-rolled at 5,000-feet, diving at 400 mph with the FW in pursuit. As he pulled out of the dive, without firing a shot, Maj. Gray was credited with number three. Maj. Gray’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. James D. Waid, live in Cincinnati, Ohio. His wife resides at their Dallas address. (Official US Army photograph, via Fold3)
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Remembering Air Warrior “Rocky” Gray on Memorial Day, 2024

Maj. Rockford V. Gray is seen here ready to fly a P-47D “Razorback” variant of the Thunderbolt fighter bearing the insignia of the 369th Fighter Squadron, of which he was the first commander. After the group deployed to Europe in late 1943, he moved up to a position on the 359th Fighter Group staff. (Courtesy Ms. Janet Fogg, 359th Fighter Group Association)
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Remembering Air Warrior “Rocky” Gray on Memorial Day, 2024

During a break in the field maneuvers at MacArthur Airport on Long Island, NY in July and August, 1943, Capt. Rockford Gray teaches Black Jack. (Courtesy Ms. Janet Fogg, 359th Fighter Group Association)
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Remembering Air Warrior “Rocky” Gray on Memorial Day, 2024

Capt. Rockford V. Gray, Commander, 369th Fighter Squadron, gives a briefing to his men during a field maneuver held at MacArthur Airport on Long Island, NY during July and August, 1943. He laid out the plan, gas masks, guns, helmets and all. (Courtesy Ms. Janet Fogg, 359th Fighter Group Association)
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142nd Wing Enhances Physical Performance via Sparta Science Program

Capt. Daniel Delgado, a data analyst for the 142nd Civil Engineer Squadron, prepares to jump during a Sparta Science Program evaluation at Portland Air National Guard Base, Ore., May 7, 2024. The program uses proprietary force plate technology to assess physical performance in an effort to help athletes prevent sports-related injury. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Steph Sawyer)
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142nd Wing Airmen support Weapons Instructor Course at Nellis AFB

Airmen from the Oregon Air National Guard's 142nd Wing pose for a group photo at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., April 19, 2024. These Portland, Ore.-based guardsmen supported the U.S. Air Force's Weapons Instructor Course for two weeks in April. (courtesy photo)
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Strength beyond service: Oregon Guardsman wins Washington State bodybuilding competition

Senior Airman Michaela Thompson poses with her father, Senior Master Sgt. Jay Thompson, during the Washington State Olympic Natural 2023 body building competition in Seattle, Wash., where she took 1st place in the bikini class on September 2, 2023. Both Thompson and her father serve in the Oregon Air National Guard. (courtesy photo)
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Strength beyond service: Oregon Guardsman wins Washington State bodybuilding competition

Senior Airman Michaela Thompson, a firefighter in the 142nd Civil Engineer Squadron, poses in front of an F-15 static display on Portland Air National Guard Base, Portland, Ore., Apr. 17, 2024. Thompson recently competed in the Washington State Olympic Naturals bodybuilding competition in Seattle, Wash., where she took took first place in the bikini class. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank)
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142nd Wing observes Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kyle Mergeler, 142nd Wing religious affairs, wears a teal ribbon during "Teal Tuesday" in support of Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month (SAAPM) at Portland Air National Guard base, Portland, Ore., Apr. 16, 2024. The Department of Defense recognizes every April as SAAPM to raise awareness about sexual assault and highlight available resources for victims of sexual violence. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank)
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First Campaign: The 371st Fighter Group in the Air Offensive, Europe

The rough mission of the 416th Bomb Group (Light) on May 27, 1944 against the railroad marshaling yard at Amiens, France was escorted by fighter pilots of the 371st Fighter Group, who witnessed the event captured in this picture as watched an A-20 fall to enemy fire over the target. At center of the picture with right engine burning is A-20G-35 S/N 43-10203, code 5H-R flown by pilot 1st Lt. Lucian J Siracusa of the 668th Bomb Sq. (L), 416th Bomb Gp. (L) from the lead section of the first combat box. At bottom with right engine burning is A-20G-35 S/N 43-10206 code 2A-F, flown by 1st Lt. Allen W Gullion, Jr. of the 669th Bomb Sq. (L), 416th Bomb Gp. (L) from the third section of the lead box. (416th Bomb Group website, 416th.com)
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First Campaign: The 371st Fighter Group in the Air Offensive, Europe

Capt William R. Lamb, 404th Fighter Squadron, took part in the ragged May 2, 1944 escort mission, and on return was forced to belly-land with wheels up back at Bisterne when one of his P-47’s main landing gear stuck in the retracted position and would not lower. And this was the result, though the aircraft, serial number 42-76560 was repaired and flew again. (The Story of the 371st Fighter Group in the E.T.O.)
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