I have one, the 486th bombardment squadron, and will look forward to other examples. B17 flying fortresses, which were assigned to the 97th bomb group. The squadron patches of each 482nd bomb group are clearly visible on the web pages. Research a wwii veterantrace his steps through the war. Composite of photos showing the final moments of b17g 446183 342bs, 97bg, 15af. Original wwii squadron patches 2 lost worlds collection. Today bomb squadrons are considered to be part of the combat air force caf along with fighter squadrons. A search link to find all missions flown by each aircraft is available at the top of this page.
Ww2 army air corps air force unit records research ww2. We are the 22nd bombardment squadron m, 341st bombardment group m, of the 10th and 14th air forces in the chinaburmaindia theater of world war ii from 1942 to 1945. Mixed in with the other items were these decals and decal on leather patch. 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 96th bomb squadron 96 bs is part of the 2d bomb wing at barksdale air force, louisiana. 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 original wwii army air forces squadron patches lost worlds collection 3. Their role was to lead the night strikes into germany, and mark the target area with flares 824th bomb squadron, 484th bomb group, 15th aaf canvas embroidered 827th bomb. The 345th is the new formal training unit designation under the air force reserve command, and will remain at dyess air force base. The design helped visualize the role of radar quipped aircraft in their design to find the target and deliver the bomb. Our 23 bs patches are 100% embroidered with velcro backing. Home 342nd bomber squadron, 97th bomber group, heavy.
From december 1, 1947 until 12 march, 1948 the 97th was stationed at mile 26 air field, alaska. Mission 345th bomb squadron operates in a classic association with the 9th bomb squadron. The b17 flying fortresses of the following list prove that they can be more than 100 missions. 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. He was the 342nd bomb squadron commander, 97th bomb wing at that time. 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. Each patch symbolizes the use of a form of light while holding a bomb.
B26 marauders, including serial number 44959, sso, of the 451st bomb squadron, 322nd bomb group line up for take off, 11 november 1943. The 1944 special issue of the national geographic magazine includes several pages of squadron insignia and is a good, but incomplete reference. Air force 97th bombardment group, heavy usaf veteran locator. Shortly after the war in europe was over, the 758th squadron along with the 459th b. Boeing b17 flying fortress heavy bomber world war photos. The 97th bomb group flew the eighth air forces first heavy bomber mission from the uk when they bombed a marshalling yard at rouen on 17 august 1942. This is the patch that will be worn by the newest b1b squadron, when it stands up under the 307th bomb wing. History of the 42nd bombardment squadron heavy 1940 1944. The group was awarded two distinguished unit citations, the first for bombing shipyards at bremen, whilst under heavy attack, on 8 october 1943 and. There were many hundreds of squadron patches and i have only a few examples of them. 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. The only other photo i have of dad in england appears below. This wartime yearbook was published in late 1944 for members of the squadron.
No planes of the 48th squadron or the 97th bombardment group were lost. Exclusive 345th bomb squadron 307th bomb wing patch, b1b. It covers all squadrons that were constituted or redesignated as bombardment squadron sometime during their active service. Aaf fighter groupsqd unit emblems public group facebook. Air force 306th bombardment group, medium usaf veteran. Honor roll project of a b17 bomber group, 8th air force, 12th air force, 15th air force. Custom patches for the 23rd bomb squadron at minot air force base, north dakota. Usaf bullion 342nd bomber squadron color patch 4 x 4 inches. I had a large group given to me yesterday from the family of a b29 pilot. 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. Today bomb squadrons are considered to be part of the combat air force along with fighter squadrons. Just a month later though the group were reassigned to the twelfth air force and left england for the. Bugs bunny has always been my favorite cartoon comedian, so i wanted to see examples of bugs in the military. Measuring approximately 5 12 inches 14cm in diameter, each design has been specially selected from the hundreds that existed, to offer famous units with the most glowing credentials, and attractive emblems.
It was last stationed at robins air force base, georgia and was inactivated on 1 february 1963. I first posted at the 730th bombardment squadron l section. Personal comments page 1 730th bomb squadron l usaf korean war project almost three thousand units pages are available at the korean war project. From december 1942 until december 1943, we were with the 10th air force at chakulia, india, west of calcutta. During world war ii, its aircraft attacked hiroshima on 6 august 1945 and nagasaki, japan 9 august 1945 with atomic. My gal sal recovered from the ice cap to be restored on 27 june 1942 b17e 419032, my gal sal link my gal sal, of the 342nd bomb squadron of the 97th bomb group was one of b17s flying the labradortogreenland leg of a ferry flight to the united kingdom as part of operation bolero, the military buildup in europe. American military patches, other insignia and decorations of world war two by.
According to the monthly unit history, 8th attack squadron, may 1944, the 8th squadron insignia first appeared in world war i when the squadron, then known as the 8th aero squadron, began operations in france in 1918, as the first united states air unit equipped with american built dh4 attack and reconnaissance planes. Dec 18, 2014 posts tagged 342nd bomber squadron john bernard mayes, class of 1940 born on september 2, 1918, to agnes summer mayes and john bernard mayes, john mayes entered the citadel with the class of 1940 at the start of the 19361937 academic year after graduating from newberry high school in south carolina. This is a list of united states air force bomb squadrons. B17 with damaged tail 97th bomb group 342nd bomb squadron. The 393d bombardment squadron is the only united states air force squadron to carry out a nuclear attack on an enemy in combat. The 342nd fs was best known for its commander, col. Air force was part of the army during world war ii, and was also called the army air forces or the air corps. This patch of the 586th measures 4 78 inches horizontally across the bottom, and 5 12 inches vertically from top to bottom. Your 343 bs patches are 4 tall, and 100% embroidered with velcro backing. The 354th flew combat missions in the european theater of operations from, september 14, 1943 april 25, 1945 and in southeast asia from, march june 12, 1965, november 28, 1965 october 7, 1970, and january 14 july 3, 1973. At the start of the operations, it was remarkable to see a b17 flying fortress complete 25 and later 35 missions. Us army air force, corps wwii squadron patch insignia.
She was transfered to the 97th bomb group in england in august and flown to north africa by captain richard j. B17s which have completed 100 missions or more b17. The 306th bomb group flew its 342nd and final missionon 19 april 1945, the most of any eighth air force b17 unit except the 303rd bomb group. I am looking for unit patches of the time in order to put together a flight jacket for him. Welcome to the official 398th bomb group memorial association web pages, or informally the 398th web pages clearing and colder click for info. B17g serial 446183 of the 342nd bomb sq, 97th bg takes a direct hit from flak over linz, austria. The 381st bomb group flew b17 flying fortresses from ridgewell, essex between june 1943 and april 1945. Dad was stationed tdy in england in 1956 apriljune. Moved to the mediterranean theater twelfth af nov 1942. Unfortunately, they had been stored in an attic for many years, there is storage dirt and the decals have stuck themselves together. During world war ii, the 414th bombardment squadron heavy, 97th bombardment group heavy, 12th air force, u. Bugs bunny patches posted in air force usaaf is with army.
Clement bird, was equipped with b24h and j models equipped with h2x. Usaaf squadron patches these squadron patches are beautifully hand embroidered, just like the original theatre made examples from wwii. The 814th bomb squadron, under the command of capt. It was last stationed at robins air force base, georgia and was inactivated on 1 february 1963 during world war ii, the 342d bombardment squadron was a b17 flying fortress squadron, assigned to the 97th bombardment group, fifteenth air force. Original wwii army air forces aafsquadron patches page 2. Us army air force, corps wwii squadron patch insignia pictures. Using daily unit records, rosters, medical records, military service records, and individual flight records among many other resources we can follow individual wwii veterans through the war to show you where they were and what they did during wwii. Unit records are useful in piecing together stories about a unit or group, as well as about individuals who. Us ww2 342nd bomb squadron patch aaf a2 jacket army air. Every single one is authentic to actual wwii units, and handembroidered with a. Original wwii army air forces squadron patches lost worlds. Please select any of the units below to submit a research inquiry to ww2 researcher bill beigel.
Emblem of the 342d bombardment squadron, 342d bombardment squadron sac emblem. The 342d bombardment squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. These squadron patches are beautifully hand embroidered, just like the original theatre made examples from wwii. The 393d bomb squadron 393 bs is part of the 509th bomb wing at whiteman air force base, missouri. Neel kearby, who was credited with 22 victories until he was himself lost in combat piloting p. The 97th bomb group flew the eighth air forces first heavy bomber mission from the uk when they bombed a marshalling. Codes 48 fs, artists rendition followed by ww ii patch of the 48th sqdn. These listings have the complete inventory of all 459 b24 liberator bombers that flew missions with links to their history, b24 photos, b24 nose art and final dispositions. These b17s have flown at least 100 missions and known as century bomber. It operates b52 stratofortress aircraft providing strategic bombing capability. It was reassigned to the 342nd composite group on 14 november 1942. The 586th bomb squadron was the third squadron of the 394th bomb group who flew b26 marauders in the european theater during wwii. Amendola, italien 340th bomb squadron 341st bomb squadron 342nd bomb squadron 414th bomb squadron link to 301st bomb group mission summary link to usaaf wwii combat chronology full exif.
Hells kitchen, 4124392 of the the 414th bomb squadron. Neel kearby, who was credited with 22 victories until he was himself lost in combat piloting p47d firey ginger on march 1, 1944. Eastmans reproduction squadron patches are considered the gold standard. The boeing b17 flying fortress was in service from start to finish of us participation in world war 2. B17g flying fortress 4231678 little patches in flight 91st bomb group 401st. Our stock is always changing, for more hard to find items check out our online auctions. Air force patches jim buchanan jbmilart military art. This b17 was delivered on june 27, 1942 and flown overseas by a 92nd bomb group crew. Ep532bs flying the boeing b17 fortress out of their base in england, they contributed heavily in the allied push to destroy the axis war machine in europe. What was to become the 97th bomb wing began life in the post war era as the 97th bombardment group very heavy on august 4, 1946 at smoky hill afb, kansas.
B17g 4238078 2nd bomb group, 429th bs after hit by flak, 21 september 1944 amendola, italy b17g 42106991 99th bg, 347th bombardment squadron dropping bombs 1944 b17s of 301st bg blast messerschmitt factory near vienna b17g 4238201 2nd patches 346th bs, 99th bombardment group. List of united states air force bomb squadrons wikipedia. These groups were know to be two of the most proficient, and technically trained of the aafs air service groups. Additional costs may incur for euro, south america and african countries. My father was a navigator and bombadier officer of the 8th somewhere between 195054 in korea.
Hinnant left, was with the 342nd bomb squadron, 97th bomb wing, for a number of years. This 343d bomb squadron patch is a afrc b52h squadron, assigned to the 307th operations group. We specialise in military insignia and have many items from british army, s. Page 2 of 5 skull patches posted in army and usaaf. A b17 bomber group, 8th air force, 12th air force, 15th air force. Units in this list are assigned to nearly every major command in the united states air force. Army air forces, was on a mission to attack the docks at the port of tunis in order to cut the supply chain to the german and italian armies operating in tunisia. Bill is an expert in locating records of downed flyers from fighter groups, fighter squadrons, bomb groups, bomb squadrons, reconnaissance units, combat cargo units, or other units which were part of the air force in world war ii. Found an image online, poor quality, of the unofficial 348th fighter group emblem, was in an album about the 342nd fighter squadron, if anyone has a better image, knows what the motto was on scroll on top of shield and has colors for this emblem please contact me, much thanks.
337 947 65 186 499 1512 1062 110 884 967 485 898 274 1038 1516 1145 1459 1168 870 1193 653 693 910 1268 78 1420 483 1407 906 9 1332 259 334 1084 1318 899 540 961 1214 935 910 271 521