The 457th bomb group began combat operations during the big week of 2025 february when american bombers carried. Wwii usaaf 556th bomb squadron, 387th bomb group, 8th. Jan 19, 20 330th bomb squadron patch, 93rd bomb group, 8th af posted in army and usaaf. New listing lot of 31 wwii military navy army patch collection. In the true tradition of the wwii era, we take the designs that were painted on the nose of the airplanes and paint them onto your flight jacket. Army air force bomb group operating from the united kingdom 26,459 tons of ordnance. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Cousland commanded the first 97th bombardment group activated from polebrook, england, leading their first mission on 17 august. This is an independent group of historians sharing.
The 379th holds the record for most missions flown. The group hq may also have used a medium blue background with white outer circle. Lot 34x wwii us army patch no glow original authentic ssi embroidered cloth felt. The following images are the work of many years of collecting, searching, reserarching, investigating, and doing more research.
The design helped visualize the role of radar quipped aircraft in their design to find the target and deliver the bomb load. Patches, united states, original period items, ww ii 193945, militaria, collectibles. The 301st fighter squadron was constituted on 4 july 1942 and assigned to the 332nd fighter group at tuskegee army air field, alabama, and completed their stateside training at selfridge field, michigan. Today it is so easy to identify aaf ww ii squadron and bomb group patches because of the internet sites and this wonderful forum. Wwii a2 leather bomber flight jacket size 40 squadron patch. The unit served primarily in the pacific ocean theater and china burma india theater of. New listing lot of 36 wwii military navy army patch. Constituted as 457th bombardment group heavy on 19 may 1943.
Air force 19th bombardment group, heavy usaf veteran locator. The 379th bomb group h heavy, based at kimbolton, flew more sorties than any other bomb group in the eighth air force and dropped a greater bomb tonnage than any other group. Moved to england, janfeb 1944, and assigned to eighth af. Primarily based on the history of the 92nd bomb group. This is a united states army air forces 556th bomb squadron, 387th bomb group patch. Air force bomb squadron patches air force squadron patches flying tigers surplus. Original wwii squadron patches 2 lost worlds collection. At the time of this photo, little patches had logged more than 50 missions.
Unit records are useful in piecing together stories about a unit or group, as well as about individuals who. This wwii squadron patch was recently added to the website, 307th bomb. Air force bomb squadron patches flying tigers surplus. If you intend to pay by check, it must be made out to 384th bomb group, inc. The 303d bombardment group is an inactive united states air force unit. The 448 bomb group was inactivated on the fourth of august 1946. The 344th was assigned to the 444th bomb group at davismonthan field, az and deactivated on 1 october 1946. Ever since we started listing patches in jan 2005, we have learned alot about patches, how theyre made, etc. Most are extremely thick patches, unique thread, and real nice feel. Additional fees may apply for euro, south america and africa countries.
The patch shows a great tiger riding the back of a missile. Dec 31, 2014 the 379th bomb group holds the record for the most tonnage dropped of any u. The squadron patch was used and worn by the squadron s crews during the war, but was never officially recognized by the army air force. The 97th operations group 97 og is a united states air force unit assigned to the 97th air mobility wing of air education and training command. This is remake of an extremely rare chinese jacket patch for the united states 425th bomb squadron, 308th bomb group, 14th air force. On the sixth of may 1946 the 715 bomb squadron was reassigned to the 509th bomb group and was inactivated in 1965. I talked with my father last weekend and revisited war stories ive heard since grade school. Air force 98th bombardment group, heavy usaf veteran locator. The b17 flying fortress group was awarded two distinguished unit citations, the first for operations across the period beginning 28 may 1943 to 31 july 1944. The 92nd usaff usaf memorial association is committed to remembering and honoring those who served, or are currently serving, in 92nd units. Ww 2 us army air force 749th bombardment squadron patch. The damage was primarily cosmetic but the skin required numerous small aluminium patches prompting lt major to name the ship.
Hundreds of emails have gone around the world to try and identify those planes assigned to the 445th bomb group. Clement bird, was equipped with b24h and j models equipped with h2x. The 457th bomb group began combat operations during the big week of 2025 february when american bombers carried out concentrated. The squadron patches of each 482nd bomb group are clearly visible on the web pages. Usaaf squadron patches are a unique area of collecting in and of themselves. 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 556th was attached to the 8th and 9th air forces. Ww2 army air corps air force unit records research ww2. The 457th bomb group began combat operations during the big week of 2025 february when american bombers carried out concentrated raids against german aircraft bases, factories and assembly plants.
Telling you all about the 457th bomb group during ww ii, its men and crews, its aircraft, its daily routines with thousands of photographs. This website was made possible thanks to generous contributions from 100th bomb group veterans g. I had a large group given to me yesterday from the family of a b29 pilot. In june 1945, the 379th transferred from raf kimbolton and the base was closed temporarily. When i started collecting these rags over 40 years ago, all we had was a few magazines like the war time national geographics, the trading post asmic and when the two publications of. Mission 345th bomb squadron operates in a classic association with the 9th bomb squadron. The 407th air expeditionary group 407 aeg is a provisional united states air force unit assigned to the united states air forces central 321st air expeditionary wing. 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. They can be very expensive and are frequently faked.
However, after noting that flak repairs had made many patches on her wings and fuselage, the name patches was agreed upon. Destroyed on crash landing, 8644 with mahoney crew aboard, salvaged 8744. 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. The asiaticpacific campaign medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the asiaticpacific theater of operations between december 7, 1941, and. Little patches serial number 4231678, was a b17g25bo.
The bomber was assigned to the 838th bomb squadron and was equipped. Starcers original pinup painting portrayed a blonde wearing an air force cap. Usaaf air force patch reproduction 863rd bombardment squadron with tab. The crew originally intended to name her lil lassie. Group established at sioux falls aafd, sd where the group was trained as a b29 unit. The 749th bombardment squadron is a former united states army air forces unit. An original cadre ship acquired 9 november 43 and assigned to gentrys crew who flew her overseas in december 43. Usaaf 8th air force patch usaaf eighth air force in world war ii. Each patch symbolizes the use of a form of light while holding a bomb. The 345th was assigned to the 462nd bomb group at mcdill field, fl and deactivated on 31 march 1946.
Air force patches jim buchanan jbmilart military art. Here are some of the squadron patches i have picked up, photos, and other related items. Illustrator published by the 447th bomb group association 1996 hardbound, 334 pages a unique mixture of historical fact and personal recollections and anecdotes contributed by members of the 447th bomb group association. Original wwii army air forces squadron patches page 1 original wwii aaf usaf squadron patch collection for sale lost worlds 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. Bomb group jacket patch for sale collectibles online daily. 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. Its last assignment was to the 303d bombardment wing, being stationed at davismonthan air force base, arizona. On one mission my father counted a total of 375 patches that he had applied. Wwii aac aaf squadron insignia patch page 2 units above 200. The 448th bomb group was established on 6 april 1943.
Moved to seething, england from november december 1943 and was assigned to the 8th af. We custom paint bomb squadron and group leather patches. It seems the name honorable patches was a creation of my fathers youthful imagination. Find a wide variety of vintage ww2 patches for sale on ebay. Original wwii army air forces aafsquadron patches page 2. Wwii us air force patch 62nd bombardment squadron heavy bomber. Shortly after the war in europe was over, the 758th squadron along with the 459th b.
Raf kimbolton and the 379th bombardment group heavy. Upper left chest area has a period madesewn 749th bomb squadron patch that measures 5. Get the best deals on bombardment patch in original current air force patches when you shop the largest online selection at. The rackheath aggies after each mission there was a critique. Air force was part of the army during world war ii, and was also called the army air forces or the air corps. Mixed in with the other items were these decals and decal on leather patch. When i started collecting these rags over 40 years ago, all we had was a few magazines like the war time national geographics, the trading post asmic and when the two. It deployed to england as part of operation bolero and became the first operationallyready eighth air force b17 flying fortress group combat operations by the group began on 17 august 1942, when the 97th bomb group flew the first eighth air force heavybomber. The 814th bomb squadron, under the command of capt. The unit was inactivated with the closure of ali ab on december 16, 2011. February 3, 1942 at pendleton army air base, usa combat training. The united states air forces 40th air expeditionary wing 40 aew was an air expeditionary unit located at diego garcia, in the indian ocean, from 2001 to c. The 749th bombardment squadron is an inactive united states air force unit.
The 379th bomb group holds the record for the most tonnage dropped of any u. The 343re squadron was assigned to the 40th bomb group at march afb, ca. More colors buckup tactical morale patch hook fbomb f bomb f word patches 2. The 448th bomb group trained in the b24 heavy bomber for deployment for combat in europe. Its last was assigned to the 457th bombardment group, stationed at sioux falls army air field,south dakota. Bombardment patch in original current air force patches. The air crews targets on that first mission were gutersloh and lippstadt. Little patches factoid the above photo is quite unique since it pictures most of the personnel and ground crew members.
The 90th bomb group squadrons all used the same design. The group included the 712th, 7th, 714th and the 715th bomb squadrons. As a professional researcher and world war ii historian, bill beigel provides research services to genealogists, historians, authors, and civilians who are looking for information found in ww2 military unit records. 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. Unfortunately, they had been stored in an attic for many years, there is storage dirt and the decals have stuck themselves together. Bombardment patch indiana wwii us collectible patches for sale.
The 401st bombardment squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. However, after noting that flak repairs had made many patches on her wings and fuselage, the. Original wwii aaf usaf squadron patch collection for sale lost worlds collection a2, a1, g1, b2, b3, anj4 us wwii leather flight jackets aaf, usmc, usn vintage hyde corp. The group was established early in 1942 and initially trained b17 flying fortress crews in florida and flew antisubmarine patrols.
The plane had accumulated a comparatively high frequency of battle damage that was repaired with numerous aluminum patches. Moved to seething, england from november december 1943 and. Flight log of harold johnson 0709017 little patches copilot. Little patches was considered a gashog by the major crew who were concerned on long haul missions that they might not make it home. Its last was assigned to the 91st bombardment group, stationed at drew field, florida. Army air force in ww ii us collectible patches for sale ebay.
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