57th Fighter Group

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

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