Formed Apr 1918 in No 2 Area. Transferred to South-Western Area, 8 May 1918. (Training) added 8 Aug 1918. Disbanded 15 May 1919.

Reformed as No 8 (Bomber) Group 1 Sep 1941. Disbanded 28 Jan 1942. 

Pathfinder Force renamed No 8 (Pathfinder Force) Group, 13 Jan 1943. Disbanded 15 Dec 1945.

Badge Authorised: 11 March 1953

Motto: We guide to strike.