395th bomb group patches

Custom patches for the 509th bomb wing at whiteman air force base, missouri. The 1944 special issue of the national geographic magazine includes several pages of squadron insignia and is a good, but incomplete reference. Experience a compelling presentation of world war ii history, presented through the deeply personal stories of 390th bomb group personnel. Ww2 usaaf anti submarine grouping 53rd bomb squadron 46th bomb group named. Brown is the squadron commanding officer as of this date. B24s remained with various 6th af squadrons under vi bomber command until 1946 seventh air force. I reported for duty 111658, 10 days prior to the b47 burning on the flight line. The asiaticpacific campaign medal was awarded for for qualifying service within the asiaticpacific theater of operations between december 7, 1941, and. Constituted 5th reconnaissance squadron medium on 22 nov 1940. It was last assigned to the 380th bombardment wing at plattsburgh air force base, new york, where it was inactivated on 1 july 1991 the squadron was first activated during world war ii. Additional costs may incur for euro, south america and african. This is a chenille patch for the united states army air forces 588th bomber squadron, 395th bomber group, 2nd air force. Squadron 334th bomb group world war ii leather jacket patch. Walikas wwii army air forces related patches squadrons, groups, base units, etc.

Dec 31, 2014 the 379th bomb group holds the record for the most tonnage dropped of any u. The casualties suffered by a typical american infantry regiment serving in world war ii were horrendous. The 379th holds the record for most missions flown. Fh group parts for mazda 3, group 7 filters for mazda 3, mixed lot iron on sewing patches, group 7 filters for jaguar stype, group 7 parts for saab 93, group 7 oil filters for saab 93, potty patch house training pads for dogs, danbury mint cabbage patch dolls, mixed lot collectible boy scout camp patches. It was last assigned to the second air force, being stationed at ardmore army air. Moved to seething, england from november december 1943 and was assigned to the 8th af.

Established as 340th bombardment group medium on aug 10, 1942. Welcome to the official 398th bomb group memorial association web pages, or informally the 398th web pages clearing and colder click for info. Group 93rd bombardment group heavy was activated 1march1942 at barksdale field, louisiana. Activated during world war ii as a b17 flying fortress operational training unit otu. Thanks to doctorbaseball for the jpegs of 756th bomb squadron and 459th bombardment group patches. 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. History and memorabilia of the 40th bomb groupvh, part of.

If you intend to pay by check, it must be made out to 384th bomb group, inc. In june 1945, the 379th transferred from raf kimbolton and the base was closed temporarily. However, after noting that flak repairs had made many patches on her wings and fuselage, the name patches was agreed upon. Cross, the air medal and the 19th bomb group special award. The 393rd bombardment group was a training unit that was based in the us from its formation in 1943 until it was inactivated in 1944. Original wwii squadron patches 2 lost worlds collection. Wwii us air forces squadron, group, and other aviation related jacket patches wwii usaaf 588th bomb squadron, 395th bomb group, 2nd air force chenille jacket patch. The horsehide is in an excellent state of preservation. After training with consolidated b24 liberators, the squadron moved to the southwest pacific theater in april 1943. Kepner chats with an officer of the 2nd bomb group division, 8th air force, as he enjoys refreshments at an air base in england.

I was with the 395th bomb wing, macdill afb, fl in 1956,57 and 58. Air force patches jim buchanan jbmilart military art. Each patch symbolizes the use of a form of light while holding a bomb. I was dentist with the 815th medical group at forbes afb from 1959. Destroyed on crash landing, 8644 with mahoney crew aboard, salvaged 8744. For example, by the end of january, 1945, the 47 th infantry regiment which fought in france and germany had lost well over 100% of their strength to battle casualties, where men were either killed, wounded, missing, or taken as prisoner of war. The 528th bombardment squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. The group was activated on 16 february 1943 and was assigned to the second air force. History and memorabilia of the 40th bomb groupvh, part. Sac, numbered air force, air division, wing and squadron patches.

Unit history october january training in the 6th squadron came to a halt on october 16th. This site presents a historical documentary of the 40th bomb group very heavy flying its b29 superfortresses during the pacific and east asia air offensive of ww2 as part of the global 20th air force, u. Units in this list are assigned to nearly every major command in the united states air force. Wwii aac aaf squadron insignia patch page 2 units above 200. Kepner talks with personnel of the 389th bomb group.

It deployed to western europe with ninth air force as a. 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. The 395th bombardment group is an inactive united states air force unit. Original wwii army air forces aafsquadron patches page 2.

There were many hundreds of avaition jacket patches and i have only a few examples of them. Richard, i was assigned to the 806th medical group from 19581961 at chennault. 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. Air force 19th bombardment group, heavy usaf veteran locator. The squadron patches of each 482nd bomb group are clearly visible on the web pages. The 381st bomb group flew b17 flying fortresses from ridgewell, essex between june 1943 and april 1945. 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. Its last assignment was to the 303d bombardment wing, being stationed at davismonthan air force base, arizona. Today bomb squadrons are considered to be part of the combat air force caf along with. Original wwii aaf 512th bomb squadron flight jacket patch twill. It was inactivated at westover air force base, massachusetts on september 30, 1973. An original cadre ship acquired 9 november 43 and assigned to gentrys crew who flew her overseas in december 43. Click image to zoom 350th bomb squadron 100th bomb group beautifully embroidered 5 inch diameter patch.

This squadron flew b17 aircraft and the patch shows a fullyoutfitted beaver riding a missile through the. Redesignated 340th bombardment group, medium on aug 20, 1943. The 90th bomb group squadrons all used the same design. Raf kimbolton and the 379th bombardment group heavy. Today bomb squadrons are considered to be part of the combat air force caf along with fighter squadrons. The crew originally intended to name her lil lassie. Patch with 395th strategic missile squadron emblem, 395th strategic missile squadron emblem. This website was made possible thanks to generous contributions from 100th bomb group veterans g. Usaaf world war ii american volunteer group avg flying tiger squadron patch.

Constituted 388th bombardment squadron light on january 28, 1942. The 448th bomb group trained in the b24 heavy bomber for deployment for combat in europe. Redesignated as a replacement training unit rtu in october 1943. He returned to the country as a master sergeant and was commissioned a 1st lt. The 379th bomb group holds the record for the most tonnage dropped of any u.

B24 liberator units of the united states army air forces. On 25 april 1942 the squadron was redesignated as the 395th bombardment squadron, and on 17 june, was transferred as such from borinquen field, puerto rico, to rio hato army air base, panama. This is a list of united states air force bomb squadrons. The design helped visualize the role of radar quipped aircraft in their design to find the target and deliver the bomb load. A wartime photograph showing a 99th bomb group b17 with a p51 from the 325th fighter group checkertail clan providing escort. After training as a heavy bomber unit in the united states, it moved to the southwest pacific theater, entering combat in may 1943. The 448th bomb group was established on 6 april 1943. The squadron moved to panama as the 395th bombardment squadron and participated in the antisubmarine campaign in. This is an independent group of historians sharing.

Sep 16, 2019 395th bomb squadron 40th bomb group 20th aaf cbi theatermade patch posted in walikas wwii army air forces related patches. Wwii usaaf 588th bomb squadron, 395th bomb group, 2nd air force chenille jacket patch. This was the group insignia for all 99th bomb group b17s 99th bomb group heavy sweater girl. Concurrent with this reassignment, the unit was reassigned to the 6th bombardment group on 9 august 1942. It was used as an operation training unit, preparing groups to use the b17 in combat. 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. Navy training squadron 26 patch lot group all mint.

I talked with my father last weekend and revisited war stories ive heard since grade school. Cfficers and enlisted men forming the cadre came chiefly from the 395th bomb group at ephrata and the 383rd at rapid city. This squadron flew b17 aircraft and the patch shows a fullyoutfitted beaver riding a missile through the sky. Myers, florida to continue advanced flight training and also to fly antisubmarine patrols over the gulf of mexico. List of united states air force bomb squadrons wikipedia. 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.

We custom paint bomb squadron and group leather patches. Army air force bomb group operating from the united kingdom 26,459 tons of ordnance. Wwii usaaf 588th bomb squadron, 395th bomb group, 2nd air. Sac b47 wing patches b47 stratojet historical website. The group included the 712th, 7th, 714th and the 715th bomb squadrons. Air force 99th bombardment group, heavy usaf veteran locator. The design helped visualize the role of radar quipped aircraft in their.

The 395th tactical missile squadron is a united states air force unit. The 395th bombardment group was a homebased training unit that was active from february 1943 until april 1944. Initially formed as the hawaiian air force in october 1940. The 348th bombardment squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. Bill is an expert in locating records of downed flyers from fighter groups, fighter squadrons, bomb groups, bomb squadrons, reconnaissance units, combat cargo. It was last assigned to the second air force, being stationed at ardmore army air field, oklahoma.

Aug 24, 2019 walikas wwii army air forces related patches. Our 509 bw patches are 100% embroidered with velcro backing. The 303d bombardment group is an inactive united states air force unit. It covers all squadrons that were constituted or redesignated as bombardment squadron sometime during their active service. Primarily based on the history of the 92nd bomb group. The group was awarded two distinguished unit citations, the first for bombing shipyards at bremen, whilst under heavy attack, on 8 october 1943 and the second was awarded to the 1st bomb division as a whole for flying without fighter protection to bomb aircraft factories at oschersleben on. Research a wwii veterantrace his steps through the war. Wwii squadron patch in ww ii us collectible patches for sale ebay. It was equipped with the b17 and assigned to the second air force. Note the y inside of the black diamond on the tail of the b17. Mixed lot iron on sewing patches, group 7 filters for jaguar stype.