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Calendar of Events Chronological history of notable events in the life of the 57th FG. By Wayne S. Dodds, pilot 66th FS.

Movement of 57th Fighter Group - Places, Dates, & Map

57th Fighter Group Squadron Insignias (And How They Originated)
Commanding Officers of the 57th Fighter Group: Frank H Mears Pics and text by Wayne S. Dodds
Commanding Officers of the 57th Fighter Group: Col. Arthur G. Salisbury Pics and text by Wayne S. Dodds
Commanding Officers of the 57th Fighter Group: Col. Archie J. Knight Pics and text by Wayne S. Dodds
Commanding Officers of the 57th Fighter Group: L/C William J. Yates Pics and text by Wayne S. Dodds
Big Wheels & Commanding Officers Pics and text by Wayne S. Dodds
Getting Organized Pics and text by Wayne S. Dodds & Francis Hudlow
Going to War Pics and text by Wayne S. Dodds
Launching the 57th FG from the Carrier Ranger Pics and text by Wayne S. Dodds and Daryl Benson
Watch actual video of this historic event, thanks to Larry Margolian, son of PIlot Leo Margolian [VIEW]
Arrival in the Middle East Pics and text by Wayne S. Dodds
At War — Africa Pics and text by Wayne S. Dodds
April 18, 1943 Goose Shoot – “The Palm Sunday Massacre” Pics and text by Wayne S. Dodds, Painting by Keith Ferris
At War — Sicily Pics and text by Wayne S. Dodds
At War — Southern Italy Pics and text by Wayne S. Dodds
At War — Corsica Pics and text by Wayne S. Dodds
At War — Northern Italy Pics and text by Wayne S. Dodds
Dedication of the 57th FG monument at the Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs Colorado  Pics courtesy Steven Robison, son of Wilson T. Robison 64th FS
64th FS Neal H. Gunderson's Jug is found in 2012 by Diving Association of Montalto di Castro (VT) Italy. Thanks to Vittorio Gradoli: http://youtu.be/n-Y-QPSqiiU