392d bomb group patch

In the picture he is the thrird from the left and i assume that the bomber that. 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. In 2011, it was assigned to united states air forces europe to activate or inactivate as needed. Clement bird, was equipped with b24h and j models equipped with h2x. The 30th bombardment group was activated in january 1941 at clark field, california. Ground personnel of the 323rd bomb group prepare a b26 marauder wto, serial number 44786 nicknamed buffalo girl sic for a mission. The 17th also supplied the crews who flew the the heroic doolittle raid against japan in april 1942.

The 92nd bombardment group was a b17 flying fortress group that formed part of the us eighth air force and took part in the strategic bombing campaign as well as supporting the dday invasions, operation market garden, the crossing of the rhine and taking part in the battle of the bulge. Gotham colony road west lafayette in 479061209 usa email. The squadron patches of each 482nd bomb group are clearly visible on the web pages. 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. After training with b18s and a29s the group began operations in 1942 using the b24 liberator.

History of the 501st bombardment group vh an interview of group commander, colonel boyd hubbard, jr. It is assigned to air combat command to activate or inactivate as needed. Its last assignment was to the 303d bombardment wing, being stationed at davismonthan air force base, arizona. Just a few rules about posting material on this page. Loye lauraine was lost saving his crew while flying this bomber. Usaaf squadron patches are a unique area of collecting in and of themselves. Army air force bomb group operating from the united kingdom 26,459 tons of ordnance.

During world war ii, the group was one of the first viii bomber command b17 flying fortress units in england. I just picked this up today and thought i would post. Mixed in with the other items were these decals and decal on leather patch. The unit was first activated as the 303rd bombardment group in february 1942. The 345th was assigned to the 462nd bomb group at mcdill field, fl and deactivated on 31 march 1946.

The 398th was part of the 8th air force 1st air division during wwii and was one of. Unlike many earlier b24 units, the 392nd spent its entire war operating from england, remaining at wendling from its arrival in july 1943 to its departure in june 1945. I dont specifically collect patches but eventually you find them here and there. Usaaf 453rd bg hollywood legend jimmy stewart was the first operations officer of old buckenham when it started life with its first and most important residents.

The 393d bomb squadron 393 bs is part of the 509th bomb wing at whiteman air force base, missouri. The patch shows a great tiger riding the back of a missile. Each patch symbolizes the use of a form of light while holding a bomb. Each miniature patch is authentic in its reduced scale, style and color. Apparently, the commanding general of the us army strategic air force usasaf, issued a letter after the wars end for interviews of all organization commanders addressing several issues. Original wwii army air forces aafsquadron patches page 2. Dec 31, 2014 the 379th bomb group holds the record for the most tonnage dropped of any u. The 379th holds the record for most missions flown. The 303rd bomb group was an eighth air force, b17 bomber group stationed at. February 3, 1942 at pendleton army air base, usa combat training.

The 814th bomb squadron, under the command of capt. The 392nd bombardment group was a b24 liberator group of the eighth air force, forming during the summer of 1943. However, after noting that flak repairs had made many patches on her wings and fuselage, the name patches was agreed upon. The 23rd bombardment squadron patch is as interesting as the 5th bomb group it belonged to. In the picture he is the thrird from the left and i assume that the bomber that he was flying went down. Membership, reunions, newsletters, history project, website barbara j. The group dispatched 32 b24 type aircraft, the maximum number available, to bomb the most valuable single target in the enemy twin engine fighter complex, the aircraft and component parts factory at gotha, germany. Wwii 92nd bomb group 327th sqd pilot grouping posted in groupings. Destroyed on crash landing, 8644 with mahoney crew aboard, salvaged 8744.

During world war ii, the 303rd was one of the first viii bomber command b17 flying fortress units in england. Shortly after the war in europe was over, the 758th squadron along with the 459th b. Product information wwii us army air force squadron patch usaaf 392bg, 8af us aaf 392nd bomb group, 8 af f 392nd bombardment group, eighth af 4. Air force patches jim buchanan jbmilart military art.

History books aircraft time line commanders main bases component units assigned to history. The complete aircrew roster database of almost 4,000 airmen is indexed by last name with dates and missions flown. Some are also available in both standard trimnglue and velcrobacked versions if so indicated. The 343re squadron was assigned to the 40th bomb group at march afb, ca. Unfortunately, they had been stored in an attic for many years, there is storage dirt and the decals have stuck themselves together.

The 556th was attached to the 8th and 9th air forces. This section also includes an incomplete airmen photo roster with over 2,700 identified airman and over 4,000 ground crew entries. Product information wwii us army air force squadron patch us aaf 303rd bomb group, 8 af f usaaf 303bg, 8af 303rd bombardment group, eighth af might in flight hells angels 4 58 x 5 38 inches bomb bombing bomber bombardment group 303rd bombardment group h hells angels. Jersey august 1944 44th bomb group 66th bomb squadron umbriago no. This bomb group was a highly decorated group, and was involved in the many hard targets during the war. Fasted medium bomber in use is now operating from this country. Raf kimbolton and the 379th bombardment group heavy.

Three days later, though, 42102547 was transferred to the 306th bombardment group, heavy, at r. He was not the planes regular pilot as he and his flight crew were transferred over to this b17 from another 487th squadron on the day he was lost 112444. If you purchased the patch shown above, you may want to consider adding. Redesignated 17th attack group in 1935 and 17th bombardment group medium in 1939. In 2011, it was assigned to united states air forces europe to activate or inactivate as needed the unit was first activated as the 303rd bombardment group in february 1942. This is a united states army air forces 556th bomb squadron, 387th bomb group patch. Brians wwii surplus and antiques store wwii patch, aaf. Attacked such targets as an oil refinery at gelsenkirchen, a marshalling yard at osnabruck, a railroad viaduct at bielefeld, steel plants at brunswick, a tank factory at kassel, and gas works at berlin. Flew the b24 liberator throughout its career in wwii europe.

My 546th patch, which many of you have seen, is siggys work. This is not a 44th bg photograph, check the group patch s they are wearing the crusader patch not eight balls. Additional fees may apply for euro, south america and africa countries. We have reunions every year at various locations in the usa. 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. Group established at sioux falls aafd, sd where the group was trained as a b29 unit. The 90th bomb group squadrons all used the same design. Welcome to the official 398th bomb group memorial association web pages, or informally the 398th web pages clearing and colder click for info. Mar 15, 2012 wwii 92nd bomb group 327th sqd pilot grouping posted in groupings.

The patch was not rectangular and had to be cut into a shape that basically outlined the battle damage. The 344th was assigned to the 444th bomb group at davismonthan field, az and deactivated on 1 october 1946. An original cadre ship acquired 9 november 43 and assigned to gentrys crew who flew her overseas in december 43. Illustrator published by the 447th bomb group association 1996 hardbound, 334 pages a unique mixture of historical fact and personal recollections and anecdotes contributed by members of the 447th bomb group association. Brians wwii surplus and antiques store wwii patch, aaf, 392. Air force 98th bombardment group, heavy usaf veteran locator. For the first two years of the war the group conducted maritime patrols off the west coast of america, as part of the fourth air force.

Us army air force, corps wwii squadron patch insignia pictures. If we do not have a photo of a person in the 392nd bomb group, please contact us. Shop top fashion brands applique patches at free delivery and returns possible on eligible purchases. 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. Some are available in alternate color versions subdued, desert, etc. Their motto, might in flight, was earned on each of their record 364 combat missions. Little patches serial number 4231678, was a b17g25bo. Good quality hand painted group patch for the 392d bombardment group heavy on who flew b24 liberators from wendling airfield. Welcome, melissa smith, to the 305th bomb group fb group. On the sixth of may 1946 the 715 bomb squadron was reassigned to the 509th bomb group and was inactivated in 1965. 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. Those units include the 92nd bombardment group 1942 1946, the 92nd bombardment wing 1947 1962, the 92nd stratagic aerospace wing 1962 1972, the 92nd bombardment wing 1972 1991, the 92nd.

This is not a 44th bg photograph, check the group patchs they are wearing the crusader patch not. You are invited to join with us to preserve the history and legacy of the men and women of the 392nd b. However, the 343rd, 344th, and 345th squadrons were reassigned to b29 groups and redesignated as very heavy bomb squadrons. The 392d bombardment group h is cited for outstanding performance of duty in armed conflict with the enemy on 24 february 1944. The group hq may also have used a medium blue background with white outer circle. The crew originally intended to name her lil lassie.

We would appreciate it if you would share your affiliation with or reason for joining the 305th bomb group page. The 448 bomb group was inactivated on the fourth of august 1946. From what i have found so far he was a pilot with the 92nd bomb group 327th squadron in the 8th aaf during wwii. In june 1945, the 379th transferred from raf kimbolton and the base was closed temporarily. During world war ii, its aircraft attacked hiroshima on 6 august 1945 and nagasaki, japan 9 august 1945 with atomic bombs. During world war ii, its aircraft attacked hiroshima on 6 august 1945 and nagasaki, japan 9 august 1945 with atomic. He has access to many designs and will work with you to get the size you want. The 393d bombardment squadron is the only united states air force squadron to carry out a nuclear attack on an enemy in combat.

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. The groups identification code, triangle ha white capital h centered on a black trianglewas painted on the vertical fin above. On 1 october 1921 the 23rd was reactivated into the 23rd bombardment squadron medium in hawaii. The 303rd bomb group was an eighth air force, b17 bomber group stationed at molesworth, england from 1942 to 1945. A bomber crew of the 392nd bomb group with their b24 liberator. The 303d bombardment group is an inactive united states air force unit. Wwii usaaf 556th bomb squadron, 387th bomb group, 8th. If you would like to search for all the missions flown for one aircraft click here. Air force 19th bombardment group, heavy usaf veteran locator. Original wwii squadron patches 2 lost worlds collection. Sep 04, 20 i had a large group given to me yesterday from the family of a b29 pilot.

Constituted as 307th bombardment group heavy on 28 jan 1942. Wwii 92nd bomb group 327th sqd pilot grouping groupings. The 379th bomb group holds the record for the most tonnage dropped of any u. An advanced detachment was established in england on 23 feb and units began arriving from the us during the spring of 1942. Official homepage of the 385th bomb group association. The group was last active as the 392d strategic missile wing at vandenberg air force base, california, where it briefly operated three early models of intercontinental ballistic missile during 1961. The 392d air expeditionary group is a provisional united states air force unit. The 303rd air expeditionary group is a provisional united states air force unit. The 460th bomb group, was stationed in spinazzola, italy from january 1944, to june of 45. Wwii 92nd bomb group 327th sqd pilot grouping groupings u. 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. Siggy custompaints group and squadron patches to order. The group flew 285 combat missions, suffering 1552 casualties.