Lineage. Established as 416 Bombardment Group (Light) on 25 Jan 1943. Activated on 5 Feb 1943. Redesignated as 416 Bombardment Group, Light on 20 Aug 1943. Inactivated on 24 Oct 1945. Consolidated (31 Jan 1984) with the 416 Bombardment Wing, Heavy, which was established, and activated, on 15 Nov