List of united states air force bomb squadrons wikipedia. My dad was part of the bomb group, squadron in the usaaf, stationed in bury st. During world war ii, its predecessor unit, the 94th bombardment group. The 95th bombardment group consisted of the 334th, 335th, 336th and 412th bombardment squadrons. This is a list of united states air force bomb squadrons. It was originally thought that each usaaf bomb group should be assigned three squadrons, which would have had consecutive numbers, but it was later decided that four squadrons were needed to make the groups effective.
This specific patch is executed in classic dualinsignia style showing both the bomb squadron and bomb group distinctive unit. B17f of us 94th bomb group over marienburg, germany, 9 october 1943. Units in this list are assigned to nearly every major command in the united states air force. If you have information or photos that can be included in this database, please send us an email. Please look over the patch to make sure it is perfect for you. Served chiefly as a strategic bombardment organization throughout the. Armed forces by maintaining and promoting americas overseas commemorative cemeteries and memorials. A study of the flying fortresses of 94th bomb group their service, their fate, their nose art and its origin and artists list of combat missions with aircraft losses full crew listing for all named aircraft missing in action approx 288 pages, 12x 8, hardback.
History of the toby jug home of the 918th bomb group. This is for the item stated in the title and pictured. Moved to england, aprmay 1943, and assigned to eighth af. The 397th bombardment wing is an inactive united states air force unit, last assigned to the 45th air division of strategic air command at dow air force base, maine, where it was inactivated on 25 april 1968.
Feb 1, 2017 aircraft and airmen of 8th af 94th bomb group. Allotted to the us air force reserve and established first as a light bomber group in 1949, and later as a carrier organization flying c119. A bomber crew of the 94th bomb group stand with their b17 flying fortress serial number 4230200 nicknamed slo time sally and a bomb inscribed special delivery to hitler. In memory of those who gave their lives in the cause of freedom. This collection documents the 90th bomb group the jolly rogers during world war two. 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. Some have writing on the back and others have a small amount of glue from sample books. Vhtf 458 ww 2 us aaf 340th bomb group 12th air force patch inv g992. As a little kid, i didnt know or care about details such as which bomb group he was in 487th or the name of his plane, i just knew that he was a navigator and sat in the nose under the clear dome and next to the two little windows and that his pilots name was otto petr.
Frank flew 34 combat missions from 10051943 06221944 out of tortorella field, foggia, italy. 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. A list of boeing b17 flying fortresses which were assigned to the 94th bomb group. I created this site to help others research the history of the 390th bomb group, its missions, and aircraft. Equipped with the b17 flying fortress heavy bomber, the 351st regularly attacked naval facilities, industrial areas and airfields, deep inside germany. Please email me if you need to get a picture of the back or need the measurements. 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. The group is stationed at dobbins air reserve base, georgia. 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. Usaaf squadron patches these squadron patches are beautifully hand embroidered, just like the original theatre made examples from wwii. In recognition of his service, and his 99th birthday, the 99th bomb group historical society bghs sent frank a letter of recognition and presented him with our 99th bghs hat and a 416 bomb squadron patch as shown in the photo above. The material was donated from the 90th bomb group association by thomas fetter. Flew several night missions in feb 1945, using b26s as flare planes, an a26 for target marking, and a20s to bomb the objectives.
The 94th operations group 94 og is the flying component of the 94th airlift wing, assigned to the united states air force reserve. The group inactivated camp kilmer on the 21st of december 1945. Usaaf 8th air force patch usaaf eighth air force in. Mickey mouse wwii patch, avg flying tigers 3rd pursuit sqdrn hells angels. Wwii original squadron patch 409th bomb 93rd group off jacket panda uk made. Wwii poignant love letter archive lt b25 381st bomb squadron 12th aaf n. The 8th army air force, 96th bomb group h association. Aircraft and men of this bomb squadron participated in most of the 95th bgs 334 missions. This is remake of an extremely rare chinese jacket patch for the united states 425th bomb squadron, 308th bomb group, 14th air force. Most of the material was gathered in the while john alcorn was writing the book the jolly rogers. Constituted as 94th bombardment group heavy on 28 jan 1942. The eighth air force archive documents both the fighter and bomber groups that served in europe and.
This website honors and preserves the record of the 500th. The 90th bombardment group was a liberator group that took part in the campaigns in the southwest pacific and the philippines. Wwii army air forces 410th bomb squadron 94th bomb group 8th air force squadron patch english hand embroidered unused. During ww2 the 351st bomb squadron was one of four in the 100th bomb group. In these aphrodite missions veteran b24 bombers were filled with explosives and radiocontrolled from another aircraft to crash. It was activated in april and trained with the b24 liberator, the aircraft it would use. 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.
The 8th army air force, 96th bomb group h association united states 8th air force, wwii. The group was constituted on 28 january 1942 as part of the postpearl harbor increase in the size of the us military. Strength group type combat bomber units existingdisbanded existing year 1900 present. Technical sergeant santing pagicca holding the axe from malden, massachusetts, is chopping the paper bands used to keep the bombs safe during delivery from the factory to the base. Machine embroidered on felt with a cheesecloth like backing. Ramrodoutward bound by john shaw victory mighty 8th edition 100th bomb group.
Constituted as 410th bombardment group light on 16 jun 1943. Real series ww2 321st bomb squadron patch free global ship. This bomb group was a highly decorated group, and was involved in the many hard targets during the war. We wish to preserve the history of the 390th heavy bombardment group and its role in wwll. Official homepage of the 385th bomb group association. Ww2 us army air corp 95th bomb group unit history wleather squadron patch. Bomb group for sale military collectibles for sale. Wilbur richardson, a ball turret gunner in the 94th bomb group, was there that day working as he does every saturday at the b17. The 460th bomb group, was stationed in spinazzola, italy from january 1944, to june of 45. After ve day the group took part in nickel project missions, dropping leaflets over former occupied territories and to displaced people in germany.
To preserve the memories of those who flew and fought in the 94th bomb group in world war two. Welcome to the 96th bombardment group h station 8 snetterton, england. Bomb groups national museum of the united states air. Patcheighth air force historical society, pennsylvania chapter, undated. As far back as i can remember i knew that my dad flew in b17s in wwii.
Get the best deals on bombardment patch when you shop the largest online. It covers all squadrons that were constituted or redesignated as bombardment squadron sometime during their active service. Served chiefly as a strategic bombardment organization throughout the war. Also outside of clark is a few people who still to this date make squadron patches on order to order basis. Cohosted by chris argent, marc benson, cathie cely and debi robinson. The 94th bomb group flew 324 missions in 8,884 sorties from may 1943 to 21 april 1945 and dropped 18,924 tons of bomb while losing 153 aircraft mia. They flew combat missions with the eighth air force, from raf thorpe abbotts in norfolk, england.
If you intend to pay by check, it must be made out to 384th bomb group, inc. Additional costs may incur for euro, south america and african countries. Us army air force, corps wwii squadron patch insignia. The 90th bomb group the jolly rogers special collection.
Air force patches jim buchanan jbmilart military art. The insignia of the 331st bomb squadron, 94th bomb group. Constituted as 94th bombardment group heavy on jan. Original wwii army air forces squadron patches lost worlds. Us wwii era 19411948 cloth squadron patches army air. Brians wwii surplus and antiques store powered by cubecart. Emblem of the world war ii bombardment squadron my dad was part of the 94th bomb group, 331st squadron in the 8th usaaf, stationed in bury st. Flew the b24 liberator throughout its career in wwii europe. During world war ii, its predecessor unit, the 94th bombardment group heavy was an eighth air force b17 flying fortress unit in england, stationed. Received a duc for the effectiveness of its bombing in the ardennes, 2325 dec 1944, when the group made numerous attacks on enemy lines of communications. Wwii patch, aaf, 1 fs 1st fighter squadron, aaf leather repo wwii patch, unknown unit parachute test co. Wwii army air forces 709th bomb squadron 447th bomb group 8th air force squadron patch.
Entered combat in may 1944 and helped to prepare for the invasion of normandy by assaulting coastal defenses, airfields, and vweapon sites in france, and. Twenty two years later, after a visit to the b17 on display at the chino air museum, my interest was rekindled. The group is stationed at dobbins air reserve base, georgia during world war ii, its predecessor unit, the 94th bombardment group heavy was an eighth air force b17 flying fortress unit in england, stationed at raf bury st. During this time, though, detachments were sent to fersfield, norfolk to conduct aphrodite missions. The 388th bomb group flew strategic bombing mission from knettishall, suffolk from june 1943 to the end of the war. Today bomb squadrons are considered to be part of the combat air force caf along with fighter squadrons. Air force 94th bombardment group, heavy usaf veteran locator. Us army air force, corps wwii squadron patch insignia pictures. Us national archives on this date, the us eighth air force sends 378 b17s and b24s to bomb marienburg, anklam, danzig, and gdyniatheir longest mission to date, which allows them to surprise the germans see more. However, t is one in particular who currently does embroidery work for several commercial airlines and has been t in the same location since the 60s and has done. Find people you served with from 94th bombardment group, heavy. The 334th bomb squadron was one of the four bomb squadrons of the 95th bomb group.