The air echelon began overseas movement in early December 1943 via the southern ferry route.
After training was completed the air echelon was then deployed to Tunisia.
The air echelon moved overseas via southern ferry route in early November 1943.
The air echelon departed the United Kingdom on 29/30 June 1945.
First of the air echelon departed the United Kingdom on 22 May 1945.
The air echelon was finally able to resume operations from Bisterne on May 14.
The air echelon flew there immediately while the ground echelon began the movement by road.
The air echelon arrived in late October and the stage was set for entrance into combat.
By the time the air echelons of the 331st and 502nd Bomb Groups arrived, both runways were complete.
First of the air echelon departed 19 June 1945.