The group trained in the United States for strategic bombardment operations.

Throughout 1947, the unit prepared its people for any combat eventuality that might arise training with assigned B-29s in global bombardment operations.

Trained in air refueling and strategic bombardment operations with the B-47.

It was reactivated the following year and conducted mostly bombardment operations.

At this time considerable time was spent in ground school instruction on problems pertaining to heavy bombardment operations for overseas duty.

Now operational, the 97th "was to conduct strategic bombardment operations on a global scale, either independently or in cooperation with land and sea forces."

The group's aircraft engaged in very heavy bombardment operations against Japan.

For the next month, she continued call fire support, screening, and shore bombardment operations in the Saipan-Tinian area.

The wing was initially equipped with B-29s and trained in strategic bombardment operations.

Equipped with B-29 Superfortresses, the wing's primary mission was training for strategic bombardment operations.