For the Record - Accomplishments of the 401st Bomb Group

• Two Distinguished Unit Citations
• Best bombing accuracy record among B-17 groups in the Eighth Air Force
• Second lowest loss ratio among B-17 groups in the Eighth Air Force
• First group in the ETO to complete 100 combat missions in seven months
• Combat missions:  254
• Accredited sorties:  7,413
• Percentage of aircraft available for each mission:  95.6%
• Aircraft lost on operational missions:   94
• Aircraft returning with battle damage:  1,872
• Total personnel entering enemy territory:  69,910
• Total battle casualties (KIA, MIA, wounded):  1,078
• Tons of bombs dropped (all targets):  17,784
• Rounds of ammunition fired:  916,920
• Enemy aircraft claimed (confirmed):  193
• Individual awards and decorations:  11,884