We are making this information available for historical and research purposes, and hope that it will be used to tell the story of and. The 344th was assigned to the 444th bomb group at davismonthan field, az and deactivated on 1 october 1946. November 1943 lucky gordon 445th bg sissy lee unit. Group the 445th bomb group flew b24 liberators from tibenham, norfolk. Hey 48mms, i know these arent photos but heres a list of patches i know of that have either bugs bunny and or look alike types on them, 90th fighter sqd,315th fighter sqd,503rd fighter sqd,435th fighter sqd,421st night fighter sqd,425th night fighter sqd,1454th aeromed evacuation sqd, 22nd tow target sqd,427th bomb sqd,97th bomb sqd,324th bomb sqdww2324th bomb sqdpost war,440th bomb. History books aircraft time line commanders main bases component units assigned to history. Patches of pride products are manufactured in 16th scale for use with 12 inch action figure toys like gijoesnot for use on fullsize real uniforms worn by human beings. 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. The crews first mission was bombing uboat installations at kiel on december 1943. Mendlesham memories was originally published by the members of the 34th bomb group h association, inc. The patches scrolls home demos, game updates, patches. Previously assigned to 458th bg as one of that group s original aircraft flown to england via the southern route and was one of the dozen or so ships transferred as. Air force combat units of wwii air force historical research.
Squadrons of the 445th bg 700th bombardment squadron heavy 701st bombardment squadron heavy 702nd bombardment squadron heavy 703rd bombardment squadron heavyassigned 8th aaf. 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. Air force 98th bombardment group, heavy usaf veteran locator. Click image to zoom 418th bomb squadron 100th bomb group beautifully embroidered 5 inch diameter patch. 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. They were the first a20 havoc group in the eto, flew the first a20 mission ever to bomb germany, the first group in the world to completely convert to the new a26 invader and the first 9th air force bomb group to fly missions in. About the association news reunion information membership application form. The 97th bomb group conducted a total of 14 missions from polebrook, attacking airfields, railroad marshalling yards, war industries, naval installations, and other axis targets in france and the low countries.
The 445th operations group is a unit of air force reserve command that in the event of mobilization would be gained by air mobility command. The group included the 712th, 7th, 714th and the 715th bomb squadrons. After graduation, i was assigned to the 96th bomb wing bombnav unit at dyess afb, tx from 59 to 60 under col. The 448th bomb group from its inception at gowen field, idaho, in 1943 until the cessation of hostilities in europe in 1945. In july 1967 the unit redesignated to the 931st tactical airlift group. Im looking to find pictures, information on the 98th bomb group stationed in okinawa in 1948. The 100thbg is a 501c3 foundation, and all donations are tax deductible.
The unit was inactivated with the closure of ali ab on december 16, 2011. Air force 19th bombardment group, heavy usaf veteran locator. Original wwii squadron patches 2 lost worlds collection. The group hq may also have used a medium blue background with white outer circle. The group continued to hit strategic targets in germany, including the aircraft components factory at gotha on 24 february 1944, during usaafs big week of raids against the german aircraft. Custom patches for the 509th bomb wing at whiteman air force base, missouri.
During the 17 months this unit was deployed to england, they flew 280 combat missions between dec 43 and 25 apr 45. If you intend to pay by check, it must be made out to 384th bomb group, inc. 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 group s first operation was an attack on the uboat base at kiel on december 1943 the eighth air forces 154th heavy bomber mission. It spent most of the rest of the way engaged in strategic bombing. Patches wwii us army air force air corps units above 200 patches. My 546th patch, which many of you have seen, is siggys work. On 15 january 1963, the unit was constituted as the 931st troop carrier group, medium. Both ships arrived new york on the 8th of june 1945.
This current issue th bomb squadron patch is a a b2 spirit unit and is stationed at whiteman air force base, missouri. History and memorabilia of the 40th bomb groupvh, part. 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. If you can identify any of the personnel in these pictures, please use this link to contact the webmaster so the names can be recorded. 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 i. My father served in the 445th bombardment group h, 2nd bomb wing, 2nd air division, 8th air force, during world war ii. Air force patches jim buchanan jbmilart military art. Previously assigned to 458th bg as one of that groups original aircraft flown to england via the southern route and was one of the dozen or so ships transferred as. The group continued to hit strategic targets in germany, including the aircraft components factory. It deployed to england as part of operation bolero and became the first operationallyready eighth air force b17 flying fortress group combat operations by the group began on 17 august 1942, when the 97th bomb group flew the first eighth air force.
Attlebridge airfield visitors centre project 466th bg. On 11 february 1963, the unit activated, aligned under the continental air command, and began operations at bakalar afb, in. The history of the 445th bombardment group h unofficial by. The squadron patches of each 482nd bomb group are clearly visible on the web pages. On a light pink scroll, edged and inscribed black, day and night peace or war.
The 445th flew b24s and was based at an airbase in tibenham, england. These products are accurate miniature recreations of historical artifacts, some. Constituted as 445th bombardment group heavy on 20 mar 1943. His patches are painted on leather, using oilbased paints which are very durable. Apr 24, 2008 477th bombardment group posted in army and usaaf. He has access to many designs and will work with you to get the size you want. The groups first operation was an attack on the uboat base at kiel on december 1943 the eighth air forces 154th heavy bomber mission. Each patch symbolizes the use of a form of light while holding a bomb. The group is stationed at wrightpatterson air force base, ohio the group was first activated during world war ii as the 445th bombardment group, a consolidated b24 liberator unit stationed in england with viii bomber. 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. The 814th bomb squadron, under the command of capt. Wwii aac aaf squadron insignia patch page 2 units above 200. This page is the official page for the attlebridge airfield visitors centre. The 40th, 44th, and 449th designations were later assigned to newly activated bombardment wings.
The group is stationed at wrightpatterson air force base, ohio. The group was established early in 1942 and initially trained b17 flying fortress crews in florida and flew antisubmarine patrols. We are making this information available for historical and research purposes, and hope that it will be used to tell the story of and honor these world war ii veterans. The 407th air expeditionary group 407 aeg is a provisional united states air force unit assigned to the united states air forces central 321st air expeditionary wing. 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. The group was activated on january 15, 1941 by the transfer of a few officers and enlisted men from the 29th bomb group. B24 liberator 4128666 dixie dudrop 703bs, 445bg, 8af usaaf. The 97th bombardment group took part in the first eighth air force heavy bomber mission of the second world war, but soon afterwards was transfered to the mediterranean, where it spent the rest of the war, ending up in italy. The 445th bomb group had recently suffered large losses after the kassel mission. Moved to seething, england from november december 1943 and was assigned to the 8th af. Aug 28, 2012 looking for any members that were in bombnav school at lowry afb, co from 58 to 59. The group sortied 247 aircraft, dropped 395 tons of bombs on nazicontrolled territory, and lost 14 aircraft. Converted to c124s and served under the military airlift command. The 448th bomb group trained in the b24 heavy bomber for deployment for combat in europe.
All of the bomb wings except for the 93rd and the 509th were inactivated in 1946. Constituted 445th bombardment squadron medium on 19 jun 1942. History and memorabilia of the 40th bomb groupvh, part of. The 445th bomb group flew b24 liberators from tibenham, norfolk. No book this size could ever hope to record completely, day by day, mission by mission, the history of the 445th bombardment group. Post questions, photos, and requests for information about the 445th bomb group. Group established fort dix, nj and inactivated on the 12th of september 1945. Sac b47 wing patches b47 stratojet historical website. The 445th bombardment group was a b24 liberator unit serving with the eighth air force from 1943 until the end of the war in europe. 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. Then on to ben guerir afb, morocco from 60 to 61 under lt.
Alotted to usaf reserve forces, activated in 1952 as a fighterbomber group. Air force 445th bombardment group, heavy usaf veteran. However, the 343rd, 344th, and 345th squadrons were reassigned to b29 groups and redesignated as very heavy bomb squadrons. Although the 448th bomb group never received the notoriety of some of the more famous groups of the eighth air force, it was. Original wwii army air forces aafsquadron patches page 2. I have a few pictures myself of my grandfather on top of a b29 and loading 500 lb. Hey 48mms, i know these arent photos but heres a list of patches i know of that have either bugs bunny and or look alike types on them, 90th fighter sqd,315th fighter sqd,503rd fighter sqd,435th fighter sqd,421st night fighter sqd,425th night fighter sqd,1454th aeromed evacuation sqd, 22nd tow target sqd,427th bomb sqd,97th bomb sqd,324th bomb. Our 509 bw patches are 100% embroidered with velcro backing. This website was made possible thanks to generous contributions from 100th bomb group veterans g. Combat squadrons of the air force wwii department of defense. Great looking machine embroidered mm 5 diameter patch of. My father was a pilot with that group in ww2, and i remember seeing it as a child, but so far i have been unable to find anything on it. Siggy custompaints group and squadron patches to order. Early on, the call sign for the z square 6 was 6v534, where the 6 was the airplanes tail number and the 534 ws the 500th bomb group.
We went to war 380th roster abbreviated alphabetical listing. Photographs crews this section is dedicated to those men who served with the 445th bomb group between april 1, 1943 and september 29, 1945. Sacs original bomb groups sac was formed on march 21, 1946, and was assigned ten bomb groups and one reconnaissance group. During that time airlift operations were conducted using the c. The closest is a picture of a homemade patch for the. Gear patches and more a brief history of the 380th bombardment group h history project. The 90th bomb group squadrons all used the same design. Looking for any members that were in bombnav school at lowry afb, co from 58 to 59. Official homepage of the 385th bomb group association.
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