The 17th bomb group is the only combat organization to fight all three of the axis powers japan, italy, and germany on three continents asia, africa, and europe. The 93rd bs is part of the 307th bomb wing, the only bomber unit in the air force. Strength group type combat bomber units existingdisbanded existing year 1900 present. The 93d bomb squadron 93 bs is part of the 307th bomb wing at barksdale air force base, louisiana. It is assigned to the 307th operations group of air force reserve command, stationed at barksdale air force base, louisiana. These are the squadron patches that represent those of current and past squadrons. Magnificent designed 93d bs 19172017, 100 years patch. Welcome to the official 398th bomb group memorial association web pages, or informally the 398th web pages clearing and colder click for info. The avengers in bullion at the bottom of the patch is in reference to the 340th bomb group known as the avengers. The squadron is equipped with the boeing b52h stratofortress, and is the air forces b52 formal training unit f.
Story of the 93 bomb group 8th air force historical society of oregon. 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. An apo list that i have shows the 30th bomb squadron, 19th bomb group h located at cloncurry in june 1942. Wj jackson crew taken during training in the states. American bomber b17f flying fortress boeing b17f flying fortress, tail number 4230647 366th bombardment squadron 366th bomb squadron in flight at the time of departure 355th bombardment group 305th bomb group on the bombing of stuttgart. Eighth air force bomb group tail markings prior to september 1943 several groups were not yet assigned. Moved to the mediterranean theater, julaug 1942, and served in that area until the end of the war. These squadron patches are beautifully hand embroidered, just like the original theatre made examples from wwii. Reconstituted and consolidated 1936 with 93d bombardment squadron which was constituted on 1 mar 1935. During world war ii, the groups predecessor unit, the 93d bombardment. It was activated in february 2018 to operate unmanned aerial vehicles and is assigned to the 432d wing, which is located at creech air force base, nevada the 25th tactical reconnaissance wing was last active in 1966 at chambley air base, france as an element of united states air. The 8th army air force, 96th bomb group h association. Thanks to doctorbaseball for the jpegs of 756th bomb squadron and 459th bombardment group patches.
Xiii af heavy bomber squadrons of wwii 5th bomber barons. This is an early patch most likely made prior to the units arrival on corsica. The 25th attack group is an active united states air force unit, stationed at shaw air force base, south carolina. This site and our facebook site are designed to recognize the accomplishments of those who served in the 92nd bombardment group and all of its successor units up to and including those serving today in the 92nd air refueling wing stationed at fairchild air force base near spokane, washington. It is worth recalling the harrowing trials of the 19th bombardment group bg that. Air force 19th bombardment group, heavy usaf veteran locator. The 95th bombardment group consisted of the 334th, 335th, 336th and 412th bombardment squadrons. Usaaf 93rd bomb group museum, station 104, hardwick, norfolk, uk. Eaton of 19th bomb group through charleville during ww2. The 17th also supplied the crews who flew the the heroic doolittle raid against japan in april 1942. Shortly after the war in europe was over, the 758th squadron along with the 459th b.
The 94th bombardment group was a b17 unit that took part in the us strategic campaign over germany from 1943 to the end of the war in europe as well as directly supporting the dday landings and the land campaign in europe. If you intend to pay by check, it must be made out to 384th bomb group, inc. During world war ii, its aircraft attacked hiroshima on 6 august 1945 and nagasaki, japan 9 august 1945 with atomic. Began combat on 17 nov 1942 and operated chiefly as a strategic bombardment organization until apr 1945. The 345th bombardment squadron was reactivated on 17 october 2015 as an air force reserve command b1b lancer bomb squadron and redesignated as the 345th bomb squadron at dyess afb, texas. Patches and lanyards sit on stage prior to students in the b52 stratofortress. Been a bit hectic for me lately, but should be settling down. Bg, ordered two of the groups bombardment squadrons the 14th and the 93rd. This website honors and preserves the record of the 384th. The 393d bombardment squadron is the only united states air force squadron to carry out a nuclear attack on an enemy in combat. This website is dedicated to preserving the history of the 445th bombardment group heavy that was part of the 8th air force during world war ii. In memory of those who gave their lives in the cause of freedom.
This is for the item stated in the title and pictured. Moved to england, augoct 1942, and assigned to eighth af. It is one of two reserve bomber units in the united states air force. Air force patches jim buchanan jbmilart military art. During world war i, the 93rd aero squadron reached the front on july 28, 1918, at vaucouleurs, france, flying spad xiii aircraft. Wwii aac aaf squadron insignia patch page units below 200. A museum site for the usaaf 93rd bombardment group, station 104 hardwick, norfolk, england, uk. The 93rd bombardment group heavy came into existence early in 1942 when experienced personnel from the 44th bg began training flight and maintenance. Constituted 345th bombardment squadron heavy on 28 jan 1942. 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 90th bombardment group in the southwest pacific 19421944. Redesiginated 345th bombardment squadron very heavy on 23 may 1945. The 93d operations group is an inactive united states air force unit. Find people you served with from 19th bombardment group, heavy.
Air force, starting back in august of 1917 where the 93rd was known as the 93rd aero squadron and was part of the 3rd pursuit group. The unit was established as a b29 group in the states in 1946, and served as a strategic air command wing for over 20 years flying b47s, and later b52s. Usaaf 93rd bomb group museum, station 104, hardwick. Constituted as 98th bombardment group heavy on 28 jan 1942. During the 17 months this unit was deployed to england, they flew 280 combat missions between dec 43 and 25 apr 45.
Constituted as 305th bombardment group heavy on 28 jan 1942. Official website of the 100th bomb group heavy foundation. Tara copp b24 photographs of wwii 98th bg mission reports. It operates b52 stratofortress aircraft providing strategic bombing capability. Squadron codes 848 bs 7w 849 bs w8 850 bs 7q 851 bs. The 93rd bombardment squadron has a long history with the u. The 393d bomb squadron 393 bs is part of the 509th bomb wing at whiteman air force base, missouri. Redesignated 17th attack group in 1935 and 17th bombardment group medium in 1939.
You get the item pictured, we do not use stock photos or other sellers images. The grand slam group the 379th bomb group wwii association is organized to perpetuate the history the 379th bomb group h ww ii, to remember and honor the memory of lost comrades, and to educate present and future generations. Historical database containing names,missions,aircraft and personal biographies of the men and women that served in the 44th bomb group durring world war ii. The 93rd bomb squadron, sometimes written as 93d bomb squadron, is a squadron of the united states air force reserve. 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. With some of their own aircraft and some new b17e flying fortresses, the 19th bomb group moved to bases at cloncurry, townsville and longreach. Welcome to the official web site of the 92nd usaafusaf memorial association. 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. Welcome the 100th bomb group foundation is dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of firsthand historical accounts of the men, missions and machines. Its last assignment was with the 93d air control wing, stationed at robins air force base, georgia.
Myers, florida to continue advanced flight training and also to fly antisubmarine patrols over the gulf of mexico. The 329th bomb squadron remained behind and took up residence at hardwick. Redesignated 345th bombardment squadron medium on 28 may 1948. To upload a copy, click on the photo you want, then scroll to the right corner of the photograph where the stacked boxes are and select the size you wish to keep, then right click save as. Group 93rd bombardment group heavy was activated 1march1942 at barksdale field, louisiana. The following morning between intermittent showers and patches of sunlight. I am currently working with oscar fitzhenry, a 394th bs pilot that shot 1 hour of color 16mm film during the early part of 1944. 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.