Click image to zoom 351st bomb squadron 100th bomb group beautifully embroidered 5 inch diameter patch. The group was activated in the united states in december 1942, and moved to england in june 1943. Ww2 army air corps air force unit records research ww2. Deployed to european theater of operations eto, assigned to viii bomber command in england, flew combat missions over nazi germany and occupied europe until the german capitulation in may 1945. Female wacs by 463rd bomb group b17 flying fortress bomber 446727. B, salinas, california 1942 27th bomb group, 27th fighter bomber group, 27th fighter group 29th bomb squadron, 40th bomb group b24 31st troop carrier sq. Boeing b17 flying fortress heavy bomber world war photos. Squadron codes 548 bs gx 549 bs xa 550 bs sg 551 bs hr.
The 385th and 388th bombardment groups joined the 4th bombardment wing in the summer of 1943, bringing it up to six. These b17s have flown at least 100 missions and known as century bomber. I also added his best friend, kent west same squadron and bomb group. Source 464th bomb group narrative mission report dated 6644, page 2. If you do not see the name of the unit you are searching for, you may click on any unit and type the correct name into the form that follows. Us 551st bomb squadron sqdn patch usaaf air force ww2 copy. Official website of the 385th bomb group association.
A bomber crew of the 385th bomb group with their b17 flying fortress. The group led the famous attack on the fockewolfe aircraft factory at marienburg on 9. At that time, the group id was changed from squareo to squarew, perhaps to avoid confusion with the squared on b17s of the 100th bomb group. B17 bomber flying fortress the queen of the skies b17s which have completed 100 missions or more. Today bomb squadrons are considered to be part of the combat air force caf along with fighter squadrons. The squadron patches of each 482nd bomb group are clearly visible on the web pages. Kent is credited with shooting down the first german fighter from a b17 over rouen france, heroes all. Please select any of the units below to submit a research inquiry to ww2 researcher bill beigel. The 385th bomb group, who took the nickname vans valiants after their first commanding officer col. He flew various b17s of the 385th bomb group raf great. Replica 556th bomber squadron, 387th bomb group, 9th air force patch was originally designed during world war ii. Lieutenant colonel luther paul newcomer asn 0692809, united states army air forces, served as a lieutenant with the 385th bombardment group, 551st bomb squadron of the legendary 8th air force. B17 losses on schweinfurtregensburgraid on august 17th.
Its initial squadrons were the 548th, 549th, 550th, and 551st bombardment squadrons. Established as a b17 flying fortress heavy bomber squadron. Spirit of chicago boeing b17g5bo flying fortress 4231174 of the 385th bomb group 551st bomb squadron b17 flying fortress heavy flak fire 490th bomb group 8th air force 398th bomb group 602nd bomb squadron b17g70dl flying fortress bomber 4 6885 code k8m in flight. The 95th bombardment group consisted of the 334th, 335th, 336th and 412th bombardment squadrons. Within walking distance of the 40th squadron s camp was an airfield pasture. Unit records are useful in piecing together stories about a unit or group, as well as about individuals. B17s which have completed 100 missions or more b17. The 556th was a part of the dday offensive and flew b26 aircraft. Group the 385th bomb group, who took the nickname vans valiants after their first commanding officer col. Inactivated september 1945 390th bombardment group. Us army air force, corps wwii squadron patch insignia pictures. History world war ii initial activation and training.
The 92nd bg was directed to set up and operate the 111 ccrc combat crew replacement center. Clement bird, was equipped with b24h and j models equipped with h2x. Unavailable per item emblem of the world war ii 551st bombardment squadron. The 92nd bomb group was directed to exchange their new b17f aircraft with the 97th bomb groups b17e aircraft. Macr 5431 4252449 had transferred to the 465th bg724th bs and was lost with that group on 6644. Boeing b17e serial 412463 yankee doodle of the 394th bombardment squdron, pto. The patch shows a native american man running through the sky while wielding a tomahawk.
Ww ii era 551st bomb squadron 4 14 by 5 inch canvas patch. Official homepage of the 385th bomb group association. The 551st bomb squadron flew b17 flying fortress aircraft with the 385th bomb group of the 8th aaf, third air division, from great ashfield air base in england from june 1943 to august 1945. Boeing b17g15bo flying fortress 42367 chow hound code lgr of 91st bomb group 322nd bomb squadron over berlin on march 8, 1944. Units in this list are assigned to nearly every major command in the united states air force. Each patch symbolizes the use of a form of light while holding a bomb. Squadron aircraft displayed the groups square g emblem on each aircraft tail section. Squadron aircraft displayed the group s square g emblem on each aircraft tail section. Ww2 4th fighter group 334th fighter squadron patch for sale. Note the large number of 385th bomb group b17s on hardstands parked around the perimeter track. The squadron was first activated at davismonthan field, arizona as the 551st bombardment squadron, one of the four original squadrons of the 385th bombardment group. Original wwii army air forces aafsquadron patches page 2.
Ww2 4th fighter group 334th fighter squadron patch for. Air force bomb squadron patches flying tigers surplus. The squadron flew four combat missions beginning on september 6, 1942. The 586th bomb squadron was the third squadron of the 394th bomb group who flew b26 marauders in the european theater during wwii. Members of the 61st bs pathfinding at sloppy joes havanna cuba. Group, 5th aaf p38 pacific 26th recon squadron, air corps us army s. 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. Us army air force, corps collection of patches from. Please feel free to post your questions, answers, and free for sale or want ads on this bulletin board. The 40th squadron of the 35th fighter group moved in with the 36th squadron of the 8th fighter group at antil plains on 17 april 1942. Air force patches jim buchanan jbmilart military art. The group lead the famous attack on the marienburg factory in oct 43 and gained two unit citations.
Lost by enemy aircraft 17 august 1943 385th bomb group. Original wwii squadron patches 2 lost worlds collection. Nov 20, 2016 explore catmums board 8th af 385th bomb group. The b17 flying fortresses of the following list prove that they can be more than 100 missions.
The 814th bomb squadron, under the command of capt. After redesignation to the 408th bomb squadron on 22 april 1942 they stayed with the 22nd bombardment group until 29 april 1946. Elliot vandevanter, flew b17s from great ashfield, suffolk. 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. Wwii squadron patch insignia pictures collection of patches. Macr 6125 as mentioned above, 4278088 was also lost, but the crew bailed out over friendly territory and was rescued so there was no macr. This is a list of united states air force bomb squadrons. Ww ii era 551st bomb squadron 4 14 by 5 inch canvas patch ebay. It was also the only group totally equipped with b26 martin marauders. Air force 486th bombardment group, heavy usaf veteran. The group flew both the consolidated b24 liberator and the boeing b17 flying fortress as part of the eighth air forces strategic bombing campaign and.
This patch of the 586th measures 4 78 inches horizontally across the bottom, and 5 12 inches vertically from top to bottom. Abmc headquarters 2300 clarendon blvd, suite 500 arlington, va 22201 phone. Member of 385th bg today is the 76th anniversary of the day our father edward m waters was shot down during a raid over germany. Air force 22nd bombardment group, medium usaf veteran locator. This is a hamlin drawing, as there have been patches with drawings by other artists which dont have the artistic touch hamlin does. Thumbing through the a binder full wartime research and learning the story of this b17 pilot will give you chills. Wwii 320th bomb group, 444th squadron patch david jung, 20. Great looking hand painted patch for the 551st bomb squadron from the 385th bombardment group usaaf who were based at great ashfield airfield during ww2 flying the mighty b17 flying fortress. Military patches home 1st5th 6th10th 11th20th 21st30th 31st40th.
Squadron codes 325 bs nv 326 bs jw 327 bs ux 407 bs py. Navigator 385th bomb group 548th bomb squadron, 385th bomb group, heavy. Air force bomb squadron patches air force squadron patches flying tigers surplus page 2. It covers all squadrons that were constituted or redesignated as bombardment squadron sometime during their active service.
At the start of the operations, it was remarkable to see a b17 flying fortress complete 25 and later 35 missions. Lieutenant paul shulz, head navigator of the 385th bomb group plots a route with two bombardiers before a mission. Flying fortress lady be good j of 728 bomb squadron, 452 bomb group. Additional costs may incur for euro, south america and african countries.
Desparatly seeking 551st385th bomber squad patch mickie. Was a substitute ball turret gunner on the b17 jeann gin rickey. See more ideas about nose art, ww2 aircraft and aircraft. Air force 22nd bombardment group, medium usaf veteran. List of united states air force bomb squadrons wikipedia. 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. Within a very few days, the 36th squadron packed up and departed for port moresby. The 22nd bomb group was the first complete air group of men and aircraft to reach australia.