Usaaf 93rd bomb group museum, station 104, hardwick. The 379th holds the record for most missions flown. On june 16, 1952, all of the bomb groups were inactivated. The 329th bs flew b24 liberator aircraft with the 93rd bomb group the traveling circus of the 8th aaf from hardwick air field in england from september 1942 to may 1945, with several stints of detached duty with the 12th and 9th aafs in north africa, sicily, and italy. The crew originally intended to name her lil lassie. The combat group carried out daytoday flight operations. Air force 19th bombardment group, heavy usaf veteran locator. Each of the squadrons of the 90th had a variation of the group jolly rogers insignia in.
Robert knapp, was the first group to fly from the united states to an overseas base in a single mass flight. Our px has been in operation for many years and is always available at our 398th annual reunions. On may 1943, the 379th bomb group was assigned to kimbolton, england, where it was stationed for the next two years. It covers all squadrons that were constituted or redesignated as bombardment squadron sometime during their active service. Group established at sioux falls aafd, sd where the group was trained as a b29 unit. Army air force bomb group operating from the united kingdom 26,459 tons of ordnance. Official homepage of the 385th bomb group association. Original wwii usmc marine corps squadron patches for sale a2, a1, g1, b2, b3, anj4 us wwii leather flight jackets aaf, usmc, usn vintage hyde corp. Lots of different size and color combinations to choose from. Looking for the ideal bomb squadron patches to express yourself. Welcome to the official 398th bomb group memorial association web pages, or informally the 398th web pages clearing and colder click for info.
Patches wwii us army air force air corps units above 200. Ww2 army air corps air force unit records research ww2. The 321st bomb group and all squadrons insignias numerical designation, 3,2,1 bombs falling. Moved to seething, england from november december 1943 and. Those units include the 92nd bombardment group 1942 1946, the 92nd bombardment wing 1947 1962, the 92nd stratagic aerospace wing 1962 1972, the 92nd bombardment wing 1972 1991, the 92nd. The group was formed on 28 january 1942 and became part of the third air force.
Bill is an expert in locating records of downed flyers from fighter groups, fighter squadrons, bomb. Thin leather background with incised details and hand painted. Please note, we offer the group and squadron patches in hand painted format with the exception of the 23rd fighter group patch which is also available in multi layer leather. Dec 31, 2014 the 379th bomb group holds the record for the most tonnage dropped of any u. Wwii 484th bomb group squadron italian made incised leather squadron patch. Units in this list are assigned to nearly every major command in the united states air force. These factors triggered the abandonment of old wwii group patches to newly designed wing patches. Some b52bs remained with the 93rd bw until well into the 1960s, although some of the b52bs were redistributed to the 95th bw at biggs afb in texas and the 22nd bw at march afb in california. Most are extremely thick patches, unique thread, and real nice feel. For the first four months it was occupied with flight training in the b17. Constituted as 309th bombardment group medium on 28 jan 1942. Their nickname was the jolly rogers after the name of the groups commander colonel arthur rogers.
The 448th bomb group was established on 6 april 1943. Volunteers are transcribing servicemen names and their awards from general orders that we are publishing on this website for enthusiasts, families and researchers of genealogy and world war ii history. The 92nd bombardment group was a b17 flying fortress group that formed part of the us eighth air force and took part in the strategic bombing campaign as well as supporting the dday invasions, operation market garden, the crossing of the rhine and taking part in the battle of the bulge. The asiaticpacific campaign medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the asiaticpacific theater of operations between december 7, 1941, and march 2, 1946, under any of the following condi.
Click image to zoom 349th bomb squadron 100th bomb group beautifully embroidered 5 inch diameter patch. May 28, 1944 april 28, 1945 aircraft was cited to be a pathfinder ship during summer 1944. From nov 1943 to may 1945, 24 air service groups were trained in the u. In the picture he is the thrird from the left and i assume that the bomber that he was flying went down because on the back he has written all the names of his crew members and all but him and one other name were either killed or. Unit records are useful in piecing together stories about a unit or group, as well as about. Today bomb squadrons are considered to be part of the combat air force caf along with fighter squadrons. The squadron patches of each 482nd bomb group are clearly visible on the web pages. Moved to seething, england from november december 1943 and was assigned to the 8th af. Ordering information for group sales please email keith ellefson with your order, including your postal address for shipping and your preferred payment method paypal, check, etc. Macr 6125 as mentioned above, 4278088 was also lost, but the crew bailed out over friendly territory and was rescued so there was no macr.
The 448th bomb group trained in the b24 heavy bomber for deployment for combat in europe. Clement bird, was equipped with b24h and j models equipped with h2x. Wwii aac aaf squadron insignia patch page units below 200. The primary function of the ondal base and the 305th air service group was to supply the 7th bomb group, the 1st air commando group, the 24th photo mapping squadron, the 47th air depot group and the 30th station hospital. If you intend to pay by check, it must be made out to 384th bomb group, inc. On the sixth of may 1946 the 715 bomb squadron was reassigned to the 509th bomb group and was inactivated in 1965.
Wwii usaaf 471st bomb squadron, 334th bomb group, 3rd air. Aircraft and men of this bomb squadron participated in most of the 95th bgs 334 missions. They also sent detachments to join bases in north africa at benghazi no. Macr 5431 4252449 had transferred to the 465th bg724th bs and was lost with that group on 6644. Air force patches jim buchanan jbmilart military art. It was equipped with the b25 mitchell, and at first served as an operational training group, preparing entire groups. Please select any of the units below to submit a research inquiry to ww2 researcher bill beigel. The following year, they began receiving the e models.
From what i have found so far he was a pilot with the 92nd bomb group 327th squadron in the 8th aaf during wwii. An original cadre ship acquired 9 november 43 and assigned to gentrys crew who flew her overseas in december 43. My 546th patch, which many of you have seen, is siggys work. Our initial purchase of about 4,000 patches all at one time was from one person who has a wide variety of patches ranging from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. The 379th bomb group flew its first 300 missions in less time than any other heavy bombardment group. Source 464th bomb group narrative mission report dated 6644, page 2. Raf kimbolton and the 379th bombardment group heavy.
If you do not see the name of the unit you are searching for, you may click on any unit and type the correct name into the form that follows. Wwii usaaf 471st bomb squadron, 334th bomb group, 3rd air force patch check out the deal on wwii usaaf 471st bomb squadron, 334th bomb group, 3rd air force patch at flying tiger antiques online store flag patches cool patches air force patches antiques online nose art design show embroidery thread logo design graphic design. Wwii aac aaf squadron insignia patch page 2 units above 200. Trained medium bombardment groups and later trained replacement crews, using b25 aircraft in both the operational and the replacement training programs. These groups were know to be two of the most proficient, and technically trained of the aafs air service groups. Destroyed on crash landing, 8644 with mahoney crew aboard, salvaged 8744. It also was the first to use tail and waist guns in a b25. At this time, there is no capability to order online. The 379th bombardment wing traces its history back to 1942 when the 379th bombardment group was established november 3rd at gowen field, boise, idaho. He has access to many designs and will work with you to get the size you want. First bomb squadron 329th to penetrate german airspace 2jan43 most traveled bomb group in 8th air force first heavy bomber to fly 25 missions. Welcome to the 398th bomb group memorial association px.
The 389th bomb group, known in more familiar terms as the sky scorpions, flew strategic bombing missions in b24 liberators from hethel, england. Squadron patch in collectable wwii military patches for sale ebay. Ww ii era 329th bomb squadron 4 12 inch rko studio canvas patch. This is a list of united states air force bomb squadrons. Looking for the ideal bomb patches to express yourself.
Redesignated 93rd bombardment group medium in may 1948. First bomb squadron 329th to penetrate german airspace 2jan43. The 329th combat crew training squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. Siggy custompaints group and squadron patches to order. Ww ii era 329th bomb squadron 4 12 inch canvas patch. The group was awarded two distinguished unit citations, the first for bombing shipyards at bremen, whilst under heavy attack, on 8 october 1943 and the second was awarded to the 1st bomb division as a whole for flying without fighter protection to bomb aircraft factories at oschersleben on. Jan 16, 2016 this pin was discovered by george jung. In june 1945, the 379th transferred from raf kimbolton and the base was closed temporarily.
The 334th bomb squadron was one of the four bomb squadrons of the 95th bomb group. The 509th bomb wing is one of the most famous units in the united states air force. It was inactivated at castle air force base, california on 1 sept. Activities include periodic reunions for its members, the designation and institution of permanent memorials that will retain a legacy. Ww ii era 329th bomb squadron 4 12 inch canvas patch ebay. The 1944 special issue of the national geographic magazine includes several pages of squadron insignia and is a good, but incomplete reference. The 398th was part of the 8th air force 1st air division during wwii and was one of many b17 bomb groups stationed in england. Squadron emblems of united states air force bomber. His patches are painted on leather, using oilbased paints which are very durable.
Usaaf 93rd bomb group museum, station 104, hardwick, norfolk, uk. List of united states air force bomb squadrons wikipedia. The group included the 712th, 7th, 714th and the 715th bomb squadrons. During all of its 330 bombing missions, it dropped 26,640 tons of bombs on enemy targets, shot down 315 enemy aircraft and lost 141 of its b17s to enemy action. With the interim unit gone, the wing commander became the direct combat commander. The 90th heavy bombardment group served with the 5 th air force in the pacific. However, after noting that flak repairs had made many patches on her wings and fuselage, the name patches was agreed upon. It was inactivated at castle air force base, california on 1 september 1991. About the 489th bomb groupthe 489th bomb group 489 bg is a geographically separated unit with its.
Emblems of the united states army air forces bombardment squadrons. The 90th bomb group squadrons all used the same design. However, after noting that flak repairs had made many patches on her wings and fuselage, the. It began in world war ii as the 509th composite group. The 92nd usaff usaf memorial association is committed to remembering and honoring those who served, or are currently serving, in 92nd units. Wwii 92nd bomb group 327th sqd pilot grouping groupings. Air force units in the korean war korean war project bomb group and all squadrons insignias numerical designation, 3,2,1 bombs falling. The 814th bomb squadron, under the command of capt. A more complete reference is the book combat squadrons of the air force world war ii edited by maurer maurer, but it can be misleading in that it often uses postwar designs for the illustration of the. T are many theories on these patches, such overruns, jacket factory orders, productions from past movies, etc. The group hq may also have used a medium blue background with white outer circle.