The 99th Bombardment Group (Heavy) was activated and consisted of the 346th, 347th, 348th, and 416th Bomb squadrons. The 416th Bombardment Squadron played a crucial role in WWII. Activated in 1942, it deployed to North Africa and later operated from bases in Italy. Flying B-17 bombers, it conducted strategic bombing missions against Axis targets, including Operation Tidal Wave. The squadron's bravery and skill contributed significantly to Allied victories in the Mediterranean Theater.
Early chrome plated brass Zippo with square corners and diagonal lines. The emblem of the unit is engraved on the front, the owner's initials «REE» on the back and below a scene of the glamorous Faraglioni stones on the island of Capri, the name «Capri» and the year of the visit «1944».
