342nd bomb squadron patches

Your 343 bs patches are 4 tall, and 100% embroidered with velcro backing. The group was awarded two distinguished unit citations, the first for bombing shipyards at bremen, whilst under heavy attack, on 8 october 1943 and. I first posted at the 730th bombardment squadron l section. The 306th bomb group flew its 342nd and final missionon 19 april 1945, the most of any eighth air force b17 unit except the 303rd bomb group.

Original wwii army air forces aafsquadron patches page 2. The 97th bomb group flew the eighth air forces first heavy bomber mission from the uk when they bombed a marshalling. He was the 342nd bomb squadron commander, 97th bomb wing at that time. Just a month later though the group were reassigned to the twelfth air force and left england for the. The b17 flying fortresses of the following list prove that they can be more than 100 missions. This 343d bomb squadron patch is a afrc b52h squadron, assigned to the 307th operations group. Ww2 army air corps air force unit records research ww2.

Neel kearby, who was credited with 22 victories until he was himself lost in combat piloting p47d firey ginger on march 1, 1944. The 393d bombardment squadron is the only united states air force squadron to carry out a nuclear attack on an enemy in combat. Us army air force, corps wwii squadron patch insignia pictures. Ep532bs flying the boeing b17 fortress out of their base in england, they contributed heavily in the allied push to destroy the axis war machine in europe. Air force 97th bombardment group, heavy usaf veteran locator. B17g flying fortress 4231678 little patches in flight 91st bomb group 401st. From december 1, 1947 until 12 march, 1948 the 97th was stationed at mile 26 air field, alaska. We specialise in military insignia and have many items from british army, s. Group the 97th bomb group flew the eighth air forces first heavy bomber mission from the uk when they bombed a marshalling yard at rouen on 17 august 1942. Units in this list are assigned to nearly every major command in the united states air force. The squadron patches of each 482nd bomb group are clearly visible on the web pages. Bugs bunny patches posted in air force usaaf is with army. Us army air force, corps wwii squadron patch insignia. What was to become the 97th bomb wing began life in the post war era as the 97th bombardment group very heavy on august 4, 1946 at smoky hill afb, kansas.

Mixed in with the other items were these decals and decal on leather patch. During world war ii, its aircraft attacked hiroshima on 6 august 1945 and nagasaki, japan 9 august 1945 with atomic. The 96th bomb squadron 96 bs is part of the 2d bomb wing at barksdale air force, louisiana. My father was a navigator and bombadier officer of the 8th somewhere between 195054 in korea.

Neel kearby, who was credited with 22 victories until he was himself lost in combat piloting p. Today bomb squadrons are considered to be part of the combat air force caf along with fighter squadrons. Exclusive 345th bomb squadron 307th bomb wing patch, b1b. Please select any of the units below to submit a research inquiry to ww2 researcher bill beigel. It covers all squadrons that were constituted or redesignated as bombardment squadron sometime during their active service. The 814th bomb squadron, under the command of capt. The 586th bomb squadron was the third squadron of the 394th bomb group who flew b26 marauders in the european theater during wwii. 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. 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. The 381st bomb group flew b17 flying fortresses from ridgewell, essex between june 1943 and april 1945.

Page 2 of 5 skull patches posted in army and usaaf. This patch of the 586th measures 4 78 inches horizontally across the bottom, and 5 12 inches vertically from top to bottom. The 354th flew combat missions in the european theater of operations from, september 14, 1943 april 25, 1945 and in southeast asia from, march june 12, 1965, november 28, 1965 october 7, 1970, and january 14 july 3, 1973. This wartime yearbook was published in late 1944 for members of the squadron. Our stock is always changing, for more hard to find items check out our online auctions. List of united states air force bomb squadrons wikipedia. Personal comments page 1 730th bomb squadron l usaf korean war project almost three thousand units pages are available at the korean war project. Clement bird, was equipped with b24h and j models equipped with h2x. 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. Hells kitchen, 4124392 of the the 414th bomb squadron. Additional costs may incur for euro, south america and african countries. It was last stationed at robins air force base, georgia and was inactivated on 1 february 1963 during world war ii, the 342d bombardment squadron was a b17 flying fortress squadron, assigned to the 97th bombardment group, fifteenth air force. The 345th is the new formal training unit designation under the air force reserve command, and will remain at dyess air force base.

The 393d bomb squadron 393 bs is part of the 509th bomb wing at whiteman air force base, missouri. These groups were know to be two of the most proficient, and technically trained of the aafs air service groups. Unfortunately, they had been stored in an attic for many years, there is storage dirt and the decals have stuck themselves together. There were many hundreds of squadron patches and i have only a few examples of them. B17g serial 446183 of the 342nd bomb sq, 97th bg takes a direct hit from flak over linz, austria. This is a list of united states air force bomb squadrons. Moved to the mediterranean theater twelfth af nov 1942. Dad was stationed tdy in england in 1956 apriljune. Not able to post but heres a listing of various ww2 usaaf units that had skulls and or skeletons in thier designs,th bomb sqd, 23rd bomb sqd,31st bomb sqd,5th bomb grp,30th bomb sqdpost ww2,85th bomb sqd,86th bomb sqd,90th bomb grp, 342nd bomb sqd,416th bomb sqd,365th bomb sqd,367th bomb sqd,423rd bomb sqd,375th bomb sqd,428th bomb.

Composite of photos showing the final moments of b17g 446183 342bs, 97bg, 15af. Custom patches for the 23rd bomb squadron at minot air force base, north dakota. A search link to find all missions flown by each aircraft is available at the top of this page. 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 boeing b17 flying fortress was in service from start to finish of us participation in world war 2. This is the patch that will be worn by the newest b1b squadron, when it stands up under the 307th bomb wing. Bugs bunny has always been my favorite cartoon comedian, so i wanted to see examples of bugs in the military. I am looking for unit patches of the time in order to put together a flight jacket for him. My gal sal recovered from the ice cap to be restored on 27 june 1942 b17e 419032, my gal sal link my gal sal, of the 342nd bomb squadron of the 97th bomb group was one of b17s flying the labradortogreenland leg of a ferry flight to the united kingdom as part of operation bolero, the military buildup in europe. Us ww2 342nd bomb squadron patch aaf a2 jacket army air.

From december 1942 until december 1943, we were with the 10th air force at chakulia, india, west of calcutta. Home 342nd bomber squadron, 97th bomber group, heavy. Our 23 bs patches are 100% embroidered with velcro backing. Shortly after the war in europe was over, the 758th squadron along with the 459th b. As a professional researcher and world war ii historian, bill beigel provides research services to genealogists, historians, authors, and civilians who are looking for information found in ww2 military unit records. 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. Usaaf squadron patches these squadron patches are beautifully hand embroidered, just like the original theatre made examples from wwii. According to the monthly unit history, 8th attack squadron, may 1944, the 8th squadron insignia first appeared in world war i when the squadron, then known as the 8th aero squadron, began operations in france in 1918, as the first united states air unit equipped with american built dh4 attack and reconnaissance planes. B17g 4238078 2nd bomb group, 429th bs after hit by flak, 21 september 1944 amendola, italy b17g 42106991 99th bg, 347th bombardment squadron dropping bombs 1944 b17s of 301st bg blast messerschmitt factory near vienna b17g 4238201 2nd patches 346th bs, 99th bombardment group. During world war ii, the 414th bombardment squadron heavy, 97th bombardment group heavy, 12th air force, u. Bill is an expert in locating records of downed flyers from fighter groups, fighter squadrons, bomb groups, bomb squadrons, reconnaissance units, combat cargo units, or other units which were part of the air force in world war ii. Us ww2 342nd bomb squadron patch aaf a2 jacket army air force.

Army air forces, was on a mission to attack the docks at the port of tunis in order to cut the supply chain to the german and italian armies operating in tunisia. Each patch symbolizes the use of a form of light while holding a bomb. Every single one is authentic to actual wwii units, and handembroidered with a. Aaf fighter groupsqd unit emblems public group facebook. Research a wwii veterantrace his steps through the war. The 342d bombardment squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. B17s which have completed 100 missions or more b17.

It is stationed at barksdale air force base, louisiana. History of the 42nd bombardment squadron heavy 1940 1944. It operates b52 stratofortress aircraft providing strategic bombing capability. Hinnant left, was with the 342nd bomb squadron, 97th bomb wing, for a number of years. 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. I have one, the 486th bombardment squadron, and will look forward to other examples. Air force 306th bombardment group, medium usaf veteran. It was last stationed at robins air force base, georgia and was inactivated on 1 february 1963.

This b17 was delivered on june 27, 1942 and flown overseas by a 92nd bomb group crew. Usaf bullion 342nd bomber squadron color patch 4 x 4 inches. B17 with damaged tail 97th bomb group 342nd bomb squadron. Air force patches jim buchanan jbmilart military art. The 97th bomb group flew the eighth air forces first heavy bomber mission from the uk when they bombed a marshalling yard at rouen on 17 august 1942. Welcome to the official 398th bomb group memorial association web pages, or informally the 398th web pages clearing and colder click for info. The design helped visualize the role of radar quipped aircraft in their design to find the target and deliver the bomb. 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. Emblem of the 342d bombardment squadron, 342d bombardment squadron sac emblem. Air force was part of the army during world war ii, and was also called the army air forces or the air corps. Codes 48 fs, artists rendition followed by ww ii patch of the 48th sqdn. These listings have the complete inventory of all 459 b24 liberator bombers that flew missions with links to their history, b24 photos, b24 nose art and final dispositions. The only other photo i have of dad in england appears below.

Original wwii army air forces squadron patches lost worlds. A b17 bomber group, 8th air force, 12th air force, 15th air force. Amendola, italien 340th bomb squadron 341st bomb squadron 342nd bomb squadron 414th bomb squadron link to 301st bomb group mission summary link to usaaf wwii combat chronology full exif. It was reassigned to the 342nd composite group on 14 november 1942. Honor roll project of a b17 bomber group, 8th air force, 12th air force, 15th air force. Original wwii squadron patches 2 lost worlds collection. Dec 18, 2014 posts tagged 342nd bomber squadron john bernard mayes, class of 1940 born on september 2, 1918, to agnes summer mayes and john bernard mayes, john mayes entered the citadel with the class of 1940 at the start of the 19361937 academic year after graduating from newberry high school in south carolina. B26 marauders, including serial number 44959, sso, of the 451st bomb squadron, 322nd bomb group line up for take off, 11 november 1943. At the start of the operations, it was remarkable to see a b17 flying fortress complete 25 and later 35 missions. No planes of the 48th squadron or the 97th bombardment group were lost. Found an image online, poor quality, of the unofficial 348th fighter group emblem, was in an album about the 342nd fighter squadron, if anyone has a better image, knows what the motto was on scroll on top of shield and has colors for this emblem please contact me, much thanks.

Unit records are useful in piecing together stories about a unit or group, as well as about individuals who. These squadron patches are beautifully hand embroidered, just like the original theatre made examples from wwii. Original wwii army air forces squadron patches page 1 original wwii aaf usaf squadron patch collection for sale lost worlds 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. Today bomb squadrons are considered to be part of the combat air force along with fighter squadrons. We are the 22nd bombardment squadron m, 341st bombardment group m, of the 10th and 14th air forces in the chinaburmaindia theater of world war ii from 1942 to 1945. Boeing b17 flying fortress heavy bomber world war photos. The 1944 special issue of the national geographic magazine includes several pages of squadron insignia and is a good, but incomplete reference.

American military patches, other insignia and decorations of world war two by. These b17s have flown at least 100 missions and known as century bomber. She was transfered to the 97th bomb group in england in august and flown to north africa by captain richard j. Their role was to lead the night strikes into germany, and mark the target area with flares 824th bomb squadron, 484th bomb group, 15th aaf canvas embroidered 827th bomb. The 342nd fs was best known for its commander, col.