This unique Challenge Coin was designed by Gary Rensner to commemorate the 70 anniversary of the 416th Bomb Group deactivation following WWII. The blue background on both sides is the official AF blue, a color associated with the sky, the operational theater where the 416th conducted their WWII missions. The obverse side contains four images commemorating the service of the 416th: profiles of the A-20 and A-26 aircraft they flew so honorably and effectively, the 416th insignia representing their ability to project their power and might swiftly in battle, and the WWII victory medallion remembering their important contribution to that victory. A gold banner was added – gold is the traditional color to signify integrity and valor – to show the dates of service for 416th Bomb Group during WWII.

The reverse side shows the 9th Air Force emblem signifying the 416th as an important part of the major
tactical air force in the WWII European Theater of Operations. The emblem is surrounded by the four
insignia of the individual 416th bomb squadrons. The sunburst rays behind the emblem and insignia refer
to the projection of 416th air power and superiority from the sky against our enemies anytime, anywhere.