440 th bomb squadron patch

Unit records are useful in piecing together stories about a unit or group. Custom patches for the 23rd bomb squadron at minot air force base, north dakota. History and memorabilia of the 40th bomb groupvh, part. The pre10th air force had been at pearl harbor and java, and the 10th af came about in february 1942. Squadron patch in collectable wwii military patches for sale ebay. Its mission is to maintain the highest level of combat readiness and to. For more details see the 494th bomb group h association website. 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. Xr 349th bomb squadron ln 350th bomb squadron ep 351st bomb squadron ld 418th bomb squadron. List of b17 flying fortresses of this bomb squadron, which are in the database of this website.

This th bomb squadron 100th anniversary patch is a a b2 spirit unit and is stationed at whiteman air force base, missouri. Wwii english made usaaf 8th air force chemical squadron. The star represents the air force in white on a dark blue backing with a crowned deer in the centre, which represents the near by royal park of. These entries are from my world war ii almanac for january 21 1944 1945. November 42 hq 319th bombardment group medium and the 439th, and 440th bombardment squadrons medium move from st leu to.

Then joined the 653rd squadron flew 11 meteorological flights to designated positions over the. The insignia of the 533rd bomb squadron, 381st bomb group. The 867th bombardment squadrons b24s were left in their allmetal finish, and could be identified by offset quartered black squares painted on the tail. The 532 nd bombardment squadron was activated on november 3, 1942 and assigned to the 381 st bombardment group of the 8 th air force. Please note, we offer the group and squadron patches in hand painted format with the. The 5th og is comprised of the 23rd bomb squadron, 69th bs and the 5th operations support squadron. B17 flying fortresses, which were assigned to the 4th bomb squadron. Moved to west germany, attached to the 86th fighterbomber wing at landstuhl air base. Aug 28, 2012 in 1959 the 307th air refueling squadron moved to selfridge,i believe, leaving both bomb wings and the 98th ars at lincoln. The squadron is equipped with the b2 spirit stealth bomber.

The dependent group may be a maintenance, medical, or provide a parent wing with specified capability. This website was made possible thanks to generous contributions from 100th bomb group veterans g. Wwii usaaf 14th bomb squadron, 7th bomb group, 10th af patch. Ww ii era 440th bomb squadron 5 14 inch canvas patch. The 440th bomb squadron flew b26 marauder and then b25 mitchell aircraft with the 319th bomb group of the 12th aaf nov 42 nov 43, 15th aaf nov 43 jan 44, and the 12th aaf again jan 44 jan 45 in the mediterranean theater and then transferred to the 7th aaf in the pacific theater from jan 45 to the end. I was assigned to thekc97 engine change crew, part of the 98th fms. It was last stationed at pope army airfield, part of fort bragg in north carolina. While at johnson we made tdys to clark air base, philippines and kadena air base, okinawa. The 381st bomb group flew b17 flying fortresses from ridgewell, essex between june 1943 and april 1945. 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. There were many hundreds of squadron patches and i have only a few examples of them. I am tracing his roots during the war and alread found information about him in the 82nd fighter group 96th fighter squadron from 19411945. The 356th tactical fighter squadron is an inactive united states air force fighter squadron. A list of boeing b17 flying fortresses which were assigned to the 4th bomb squadron.

Ww ii era 440th bomb squadron 5 14 inch rko studio handpainted canvas patch. The 440th bomb squadron flew b26 marauder and then b25 mitchell aircraft with the 319th bomb group of the 12th aaf nov 42 nov 43, 15th aaf nov 43 jan 44, and the 12th aaf again jan 44 jan 45 in the mediterranean theater and then transferred to the 7th aaf in the pacific theater. The 340 bomb squadron, 97 bomb group, 15th air force patch. Sac b47 wing patches b47 stratojet historical website. 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. Patch with 440th fighterinterceptor squadron emblem approved 9 july 1954, 440th fighterinterceptor squadron emblem. The crew flew on the 11 september raid against parmushiro, japan. The patch is fully embroidered in blue and yellow and shows the dome. Unfollow 440 squadron to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Ww ii era 440th bomb squadron 5 14 inch canvas patch ebay. I would forward any emails to him as he is residing in an extended care facility. Wwii usaaf us army air force 324th bomb squadron patch bugs bunny.

It conducted combat crew training from, 19711982 and forward air control training since 1991. The 440th operations group is an active united states air force reserve unit. The 440th airlift wings mission in peacetime was to maintain readiness for its wartime mission of personnel and cargo movement and of combat formation airdrop of cargo and personnel. Im fairly new to collecting the ww2 era aaf pieces,so im hoping that some of the experts can tell me if this is authentic ww2 era,and if so,where it was made.

This feature is for future use and has not yet been implemented. This is a united states 14th bomb squadron, 7th bomb group, 10th air force patch. He was in the 8th squadron 3rd bomb wing in korea in aprox 19501952. 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. The 5th maintenance group supports the dynamic operations of both the 5th bomb wing and. Oct 23, 2004 the 8th bomb squadron moved to johnson air base oct 54. Emblem of the 440th bombardment group world war ii. The 1944 special issue of the national geographic magazine includes several pages of squadron insignia and is a good, but incomplete reference. Our 23 bs patches are 100% embroidered with velcro backing. The 16th fighter squadron was a squadron of ewing escort starfighters that was attached to the new republics fifth battle group.

On july 5, 1944, the 319 th bombardment group along with the squadron commanding officers and the guidon bearers pictured stood at attention in a newly bulldozed dirt field in decimomannu, sardinia italy before the commander of the 12 th army air force, major general john k. Air force was part of the army during world war ii, and was also called the army air forces or the air corps. 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 under his arm and the design is. Air force patches jim buchanan jbmilart military art.

The punching bomb squadron patch was designed by the famed cartoonist, walt disney. This page uses frames, but your browser doesnt support them. This patch will be a great addition to anyones collection or fill a hole in a shadow box of your career. This th bomb squadron 100th anniversary patch is assigned to the 509th operations group, air force global strike command, stationed at whiteman air force base, missouri. Abmc headquarters 2300 clarendon blvd, suite 500 arlington, va 22201 phone. This current issue th bomb squadron patch is assigned to the 509th operations group, air force global strike command, stationed at whiteman air force base, missouri. The 440th bomb squadron flew b26 marauder and then b25 mitchell aircraft with the 319th bomb group of the 12th aaf nov 42 nov 43, 15th aaf nov 43 jan 44, and the 12th aaf again jan 44 jan 45 in the mediterranean theater and then transferred to the 7th aaf in the pacific theater from jan 45 to the end of war with japan. B17 bomber flying fortress the queen of the skies home. The 440th fighterinterceptor squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. The citations were awarded for successful rail yard raids in.

Wwii usaaf evil 426 th bomb squadron 309 th bg flight. I shipped back to the states july 1955 and was reassigned to the 511th fighter bomber squadron, 405th ftr bmr wg langley afb, virginia. Paratroopers prepare to drop from a c of the 440th operations group the 440th operations group is an active united states air force reserve unit. The 77th bomb squadron war eagles at ellsworth afb is a b1 bomber squadron. Original wwii army air forces aaf squadron patches collection page 3 original wwii aaf squadron patch collection for sale lost worlds collection 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. Air force bomb squadron patches air force squadron patches flying tigers surplus page 2. Here is a rare english made, but never issued patch for a chemical squadron of the 8th air force. Cannon, to receive two distinguished unit citations. 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. Its last assignment was with the 354th fighter wing, being stationed at myrtle beach afb, south carolina. Vith area on 27 december 1944, 440 squadron engaged three bf109s, shooting down one of them, for the squadrons second. Happy saturday all,i have here tonight a patch for the 64th bomb squadron.

The 5th operations group is the backbone of the 5th bomb wing, providing the aircrews who fly the wings b52h stratofortress aircraft. The 23rd bomb squadron flies the boeing b52h stratofortress long range bomber. It is the flying component of the twentysecond air force 440th airlift wing, stationed at pope air force base, north carolina. Original wwii army air forces aaf squadron patches collection. You may disregard the member login box on the px checkout page. Fully embroidered with wool and silk thread and measures 5 in diameter with black paper backing.

An rcaf 440 uniform shoulder patch used by the squadron circa 1957. It is the flying component of the twentysecond air force 440th airlift wing, stationed at pope air force base, north carolina the units world war ii predecessor unit, the 440th troop carrier group was a c47 skytrain transport unit assigned to ninth air force in western europe. Its last was assigned to the 91st bombardment group, stationed at drew field, florida. After being inactivated on 1 september 1991, it was reactivated. Usaaf squadron patches these squadron patches are beautifully hand embroidered, just like the original theatre made examples from wwii. 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. Air force bomb squadron patches flying tigers surplus. Bomb squadron b17 bomber flying fortress the queen of. The squadron patch was used and worn by the squadrons crews during the war, but was never officially recognized by the army air force.

Original wwii army air forces squadron patches lost worlds. Boeing b17g 4297503 princess pat 533rd bomb squadron, 381st bomb group vpx to port and behind 4337791 vpv. The 69th bomb squadron is an active united states air force unit. Wwii usaaf bugs bunny bomb 440 th bomb squadron 319 bg. This current issue th bomb squadron patch is a a b2 spirit unit and is stationed at whiteman air force base, missouri. Wwii usaaf evil 426 th bomb squadron 309 th bg flight jacket. 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. Sep 29, 20 happy saturday all,i have here tonight a patch for the 64th bomb squadron. There are approx 100 photographs that range in size from 2 x 2 to 8 x 10 and cover the entire span of andersons service with many being annotated. Wwii aac aaf squadron insignia patch page 2 units above 200. Shortly after the war in europe was over, the 758th squadron along with the 459th b. In 1961 the entire 98th ars went tdy to lajes field for six or so months. Click image to zoom 350th bomb squadron 100th bomb group beautifully embroidered 5 inch diameter patch. Bomb squadron b17 bomber flying fortress the queen.

In 1959 the 307th air refueling squadron moved to selfridge,i believe, leaving both bomb wings and the 98th ars at lincoln. Ww2 army air corps air force unit records research ww2. Buy with confidence that all patches are original period pieces. The 401st bombardment squadron is an inactive united states air force unit.