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From what i have found so far he was a pilot with the 92nd bomb group 327th squadron in the 8th aaf during wwii. Wwii aac aaf squadron insignia patch page 2 units above 200. One of four squadrons in the 100th bomb group, the 349th bomb squadron moved to england in june 1943 and flew combat missions from raf thorpe abbotts with the eighth air force. It was also the only group totally equipped with b26 martin marauders. Sac b47 wing patches b47 stratojet historical website.
United states of america ocp spice brown and bagby green flag forward facing with hook closure. Moved to the pacific theater, marapr 1943, and assigned to thirteenth af. The 422d bombardment squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. I joined the 22nd bomb wing, 2nd bomb squadron in janurary 1952. The insignia of the 533rd bomb squadron, 381st bomb group. Boeing b17g 4297503 princess pat 533rd bomb squadron, 381st bomb group vpx to port and behind 4337791 vpv. Wwii squadron patch insignia pictures collection of. Your 345 bs patches are 4 tall, and 100% embroidered with velcro backing. In the picture he is the thrird from the left and i assume that the bomber that he was flying went down. Wwii 92nd bomb group 327th sqd pilot grouping posted in groupings. Within a very few days, the 36th squadron packed up and departed for port moresby. I have the patch from the 19th bomb squadron, 22nd bomb wing, 15th air force, march afb around 19571960 from my fathers cap, just not sure how to upload a picture of it. Each patch symbolizes the use of a form of light while holding a bomb. The squadron patch was designed shortly thereafter and has remained unchanged ever since.
Original wwii army air forces aaf squadron patches collection page 3 original wwii aaf squadron patch collection for sale lost worlds collection 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. History of the 42nd bombardment squadron heavy 1940 1944. Patch usaf 429th bomb squadron 2nd bombardment wing ebay. The 31st was one of four squadrons flying collectively in that war as the 5th bomb group, a heavy bomb group in the th air force. It was organized in november 1943 and, after training in the united states, deployed to the pacific ocean theater of world war ii, where it participated in the strategic bombing campaign against japan. The 95th bomb group was the only eighth air force group to be awarded three distinguished unit citations. United states of america ocp spice brown and bagby green flag reversed with hook closure. Shortly after the war in europe was over, the 758th squadron along with the 459th b.
Technical sergeant 2nd grade roy calvine robbins, 381st bomb group, 532nd bomb group. Entered combat in jun 1943, using b25s and operating from bases in the. It conducted combat crew training from, 19711982 and forward air control training since 1991. Every single one is authentic to actual wwii units, and handembroidered with a. Cross, the air medal and the 19th bomb group special award. The 423d bombardment squadron is an inactive united states air force unit.
The 23rd bomb squadron flies the boeing b52h stratofortress long range bomber. The group was activated on 3 november 1942 and was equipped with both the b17 flying fortress and b24 liberator. Air force 22nd bombardment group, medium usaf veteran. While at johnson we made tdys to clark air base, philippines and kadena air base, okinawa.
The 814th bomb squadron, under the command of capt. Today bomb squadrons are considered to be part of the combat air force caf along with fighter squadrons. Insignia, 542nd bombardment squadron, united states army air. The 356th tactical fighter squadron is an inactive united states air force fighter squadron. Original wwii army air forces aaf squadron patches collection. We also handle home front, boy scout, girls scout, and many other related items. The 31st bombardment squadron association is composed of 31st veterans and others who have a keen interest in preserving the memories of the squadron and its activities during world war ii. After being inactivated on 1 september 1991, it was reactivated. Insignia, 542nd bombardment squadron, united states army. 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. Military aviation for the first time in 10 years a b1 bomber conducted cas training in the vicinity of australia. Large 25th bombardment squadron composite felt back patch. It covers all squadrons that were constituted or redesignated as bombardment squadron sometime during their active service.
This 343d bomb squadron patch is a afrc b52h squadron, assigned to the 307th operations group. The 42nd bombardment squadron heavy, one of the squadrons of the 11th bombardment group of the seventh air force, was on duty at hickam field, hawaii, on 7 december 1941. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Brown is the squadron commanding officer as of this date. Wwii 92nd bomb group 327th sqd pilot grouping groupings. Unit history october january training in the 6th squadron came to a halt on october 16th. Mission 345th bomb squadron operates in a classic association with the 9th bomb squadron. Oct 23, 2004 the 8th bomb squadron moved to johnson air base oct 54. It is stationed at barksdale air force base, louisiana. Our crew was a reservist crew from randolph field, tx. Air force bomb squadron patches flying tigers surplus. Air force bomb squadron patches air force squadron patches flying tigers surplus page 2.
Wwii 92nd bomb group 327th sqd pilot grouping groupings u. The 40th squadron of the 35th fighter group moved in with the 36th squadron of the 8th fighter group at antil plains on 17 april 1942. Wwii us army air force squadron patch us aaf 499th bomb squadron, 345th bomb group, 5th army air force usaaf 499bs 345bg 5af 499th bombardment squadron, 345th bombardment group, fifth af bats outta hell walt disney design. Original wwii army air forces squadron patches lost worlds. The 22nd bomb group was the first complete air group of men and aircraft to reach australia. Within walking distance of the 40th squadron s camp was an airfield pasture. From january 1944 until august 1945 we were with the 14th air. From december 1942 until december 1943, we were with the 10th air force at chakulia, india, west of calcutta. Sep 04, 20 you have the squadron number right, but the group i have this sqd with was actually the 331st bomb group a 20th aaf unit, the 462nd with the 346th group was of an winged hippo carrying a large aerial bomb under his arm and the design is on a diamond shaped background. 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. 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. Constituted as 42nd bombardment group medium on 20 nov 1940. This is a list of united states air force bomb squadrons.
Sac, numbered air force, air division, wing and squadron patches. Its last assignment was as part of the 305th bombardment wing, stationed at bunker hill air force base, indiana. The unit has recativated in oct 1993 flying b52hs for the reserves. The squadron stands ready to deploy and fly its b52hs to enforce national security policy by.
The squadron patches of each 482nd bomb group are clearly visible on the web pages. Its last assignment was as part of the 305th bombardment wing, stationed at bunker hill air force base, indiana it was inactivated on 15 february 1961. We specialize in military patches, badges, dis, pins, medals, uniforms, and books. I shipped back to the states july 1955 and was reassigned to the 511th fighter bomber squadron, 405th ftr bmr wg langley afb, virginia. After redesignation to the 408th bomb squadron on 22 april 1942 they stayed with the 22nd bombardment group until 29 april 1946. Air force 22nd bombardment group, medium usaf veteran locator. Flying b17s, they attacked submarine pens and industrial areas deep in german territory. The 327th bombardment squadron heavy was formed on the 28th of january, 1942. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. 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. Air force 328th bomb squadron patch wwii flying tigers. Its mission is to maintain the highest level of combat readiness and to be able to deploy.
The 77th bomb squadron war eagles at ellsworth afb is a b1 bomber squadron. Units in this list are assigned to nearly every major command in the united states air force. It earned two distinguished unit citations before the end of the war. Armed with b17e flying fortresses, the squadron conducted training at mac dill and sarasota fields, florida. The group was activated on 15 january 1941 and trained with a wide range of aircraft, most importantly the douglas b18 bolo, north american b25. World war ii emblem of the 423d bombardment squadron, 423d bombardment squadron emblem. Mar 16, 2012 all thier squadron s emblem had the cartoon figure of alley oop on various dinosaurs, their sqd patch in the photo is the 327th alley is on the back of a trex and hes holding a bomb ready to throw it, the 325th had alley riding the back of a sabre tooth tiger and he holds a club,the 326th has him on a dinosaur not sure type with a bomb wrapped in tis curled tail and alley wclub, and. Usaaf squadron patches these squadron patches are beautifully hand embroidered, just like the original theatre made examples from wwii. 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. This is a united states 14th bomb squadron, 7th bomb group, 10th air force patch. The 69th bomb squadron is an active united states air force unit. Its last assignment was with the 354th fighter wing, being stationed at myrtle beach afb, south carolina. The 8th bomb squadron moved to johnson air base oct 54.
Army air force squadron logos were placed on letterheads or painted on aircraft, but most frequently they were made into patches worn on uniforms. The 42nd bombardment squadron heavy, one of the squadrons of the 11th bombardment group of the seventh air force, was on duty at hickam field, hawaii, on 7 december 1941 when the japanese attacked united states forces. The squadron patch was used and worn by the squadrons crews during the war, but was never officially recognized by the army air force. List of united states air force bomb squadrons wikipedia. I just picked this up today and thought i would post.
The 1944 special issue of the national geographic magazine includes several pages of squadron insignia and is a good, but incomplete reference. Eastmans reproduction squadron patches are considered the gold standard. Brians wwii surplus and antiques store wwii patch, aaf. The 882d bombardment squadron is a former united states army air forces unit. Wwii usaaf 14th bomb squadron, 7th bomb group, 10th af patch. The insignia of the 532nd bomb squadron, 381st bomb group. The 383rd bombardment group, usaaf, went through two incarnations during the second world war, first as a training unit and then as a b29 unit in the eighth air force in the pacific.