 The group took part in the concentrated attack against the German aircraft industry during "Big Week", 20–25 February 1944.Besides strategic operations, the group engaged in support and interdiction missions.Bombed V-weapon sites, airfields, and gun batteries in France prior to the invasion of Normandy in June 1944; on 6 June hit shore installations between Le Havre and Cherbourg and other enemy positions farther inland.