353rd Group Commander, Cololonel Glenn E. Duncan, combined his skills with Major Walter C. Beckham to begin a series of experiments intended to improve their effectiveness when dive-bombing ground targets. As they honed in this skill they began to include the rest of the pilots of the Fighter Group.

It didn't take long for their success to be noticed and soon a special group was formed. Volunteers from the 66th Fighter wing reported to duty on March 15, 1944*. 5 of them were from the 353rd. The group flew a total of 8 missions over the period of about a month and wreaked hell upon the German ground targets. During this time more than 80 sorties were flown. They claimed 20 destroyed or probably destroyed aircraft with 14 damaged on the ground. Additionallly there were 21 locomotives damaged or destroyed, 10 boats damaged or destroyed, 10 hangers damaged or destroyed, and 9 flak towers strafed. After that time, the 353rd resumed the duties of the Buzz Boys as they were disbanded by General Kepner with his expressed appreciation to all.

*It is reported that the full name of the group was Bill's Buzz Boys, out of their usual disregard for rank, in honor of General Kepner.