Please select any of the units below to submit a research inquiry to ww2 researcher bill beigel. Redesignated 728 bombardment squadron, very heavy on 11 mar 1947. Beautiful wwii usaaf 530th bomb squadron, 380th bomb. Get the best deals on wwii squadron patch when you shop the largest. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Lineage 20 nov 1940 constituted 14th reconnaissance squadron heavy 15 jan 1941 activated 22 apr 1942 redesignated 404th bombardment squadron heavy 5 jan 1947 inactivated. Air depot groups squadrons 3d air depot group hq and hq sq 884 ny agra, india 3d supply squadron 3d air depot gp 884 ny agra, india 3d repair squadron 3d air depot gp 884 ny agra, india 22nd air depot group hq and hq sq 465 ny calcutta, india 91st supply squadron 22nd air depot gp 465 ny calcutta, india.
Army air force patches, army air corps patches army air. Us army air force, corps wwii squadron patch insignia pictures. The 340th bombardment group medium 19421945 12th army air force the 340th bomb group of b25 mitchell bombers flew its last bombing mission in europe april 26, slightly more than 25 months after it went into action in tunisia supporting the british eighth army in the assault on the mareth line. The 1944 special issue of the national geographic magazine includes several pages of squadron insignia and is a good, but incomplete reference. After being inactivated on 1 september 1991, it was reactivated. It was last assigned to the 444th bombardment group.
From january 1944 until august 1945 we were with the 14th air. Here are some of the squadron patches i have picked up, photos, and other related items. The 319th was assigned to flying supplies and personnel all over the cbi chinaburmaindia theater of operations. The 380th bombardment group heavy was activated on 3 november 1942 at davismonthan field, arizona. It was inactivated after the wars end, although it was briefly active as a paper unit in 19471948. B24j liberator 4440706 of the 864th bs, 494th bomb group, 7th af november 22, 1944. The 93rd bombardment squadron has a long history with the u. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. This is one of the rarest and most sought after 14th air force flying tigers squadron patches. List of united states air force bomb squadrons wikipedia. This document was generated by the aaf and was obtained from the national archives and is provided merely as an historical reference. Bombardment bomber squadrons numbers less than 500. Wwii usaaf 355th bomb squadron, 331st bomb group, 20th air force patch.
B24 of the 90th bomb group jolly rogers over balikpapan october 1944. Constituted 8th bombardment squadron pathfinder on august 10, 1943. This is a list of united states air force bomb squadrons. The 669th bombardment squadron light was activated as one of the four component squadrons of the 416th bombardment group light on 5 february, 1943, without personnel, at will rogers field, oklahoma. Wwii squadron patch in ww ii us collectible patches. B24 of the 460th bomb group drops a load of fragmentation bombs on the aidrome at neuberg, austria 26 march 1945. Originally, the 380th group consisted of four squadrons, the 528th, 529th bombardment squadron 529th, 530th, and 531st bombardment squadron. The insignia of the squadron is seen on the side of the aircraft. Plattsburgh air force base is a former united states air force strategic air command sac base covering 3,447 acres. Oboyle, 97th bombardment squadron, based in grosseto, italy, stands with his a20. Squadron patch in collectable wwii military patches for.
Patches, original period items, vietnam 196175, militaria, collectibles. Buy squadron patch in collectable wwii military patches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. It was inactivated at davis monthan field, arizona on october 1, 1946. It covers all squadrons that were constituted or redesignated as bombardment squadron sometime during their active service. Usaaf squadron patches are a unique area of collecting in and of themselves.
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. The history of the 380th dates back to 28 october 1942 when the unit was established. After training as a heavy bomber unit in the united states, it moved to the. They can be very expensive and are frequently faked. Wwii usaaf 355th bomb squadron, 331st bomb group, 20th air force patch stay safe and healthy. The squadron saw combat as the 37th bombardment squadron, a martin b26 marauder unit in the mediterranean theater of operations during world war ii, earning two distinguished unit citations duc for its performance. Air force was part of the army during world war ii, and was also called the army air forces or the air corps. Its mission is to maintain the highest level of combat readiness and to be able to deploy. Original wwii army air forces squadron patches lost worlds. Little beaver, the indian boy sidekick of red ryder in the cowboy movies of the 1930s 530th bombardment squadron.
One of its better known personalities was jackie coogan, the hollywood actor. Army air force flight jacket patches first lieutenant kenneth j. Here are some low resolution pictures of squadron patches that i have come across. 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. 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. Air force 22nd bombardment group, medium usaf veteran. The first p61 black widow kill in the cbi theater took place on october 30, 1944, when a kunmingbased black widow flown by capt. Apr 16, 2020 528th, 529th, 530th and 531st bomb squadrons 345th bomb group 5th aaf cbi posted in walikas wwii army air forces related patches. B24s duplicate vintage patch available for sale or trade 529th fighter bomber squadron, 383rd bomb group, 14th af cbi 530th bomb sq. The 31st bombardment squadron association is composed of 31st veterans and others who have a keen interest in preserving the memories of the squadron and its activities during world war ii. Squadron patch in collectable wwii military patches for sale ebay. B26 marauders, including serial number 44959, sso, of the 451st bomb squadron, 322nd bomb group line up for take off, 11 november 1943. The squadron was first activated as the 530th bombardment squadron during. 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 army air force, corps collection of patches from. Today bomb squadrons are considered to be part of the combat air force along with fighter squadrons. 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. 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. Squadron patch grouping 530th bomb 380th named w am. 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. Redesignated 728 bombardment squadron, heavy on 20 aug 1943.
Units in this list are assigned to nearly every major command in the united states air force. Established in late 1942 as a b24 liberator heavy bomb squadron. Consolidated b24 liberator heavy bomber world war photos. Plattsburgh afb, ny sac 380th bomb wing b47, b52, fb111a. Air force 340th bombardment group, medium usaf veteran. The squadron was first activated as the 530th bombardment squadron during world war ii. The 31st was one of four squadrons flying collectively in that war as the. From december 1942 until december 1943, we were with the 10th air force at chakulia, india, west of calcutta. Introduction to strategic air command patches sac patch.
Its aerial refueling squadron was the 380th, but the same numeric designation was strictly a coincidence, as such squadrons almost always had a different number than that of the wing. Wwii squadron patch insignia pictures collection of patches. In 1961 the entire 98th ars went tdy to lajes field for six or so months. Chapman, san antonio, texas, in the last half of its combat history. Wwii, 530th bombardment squadron, 380th bombardment. Wwii squadron patch insignia pictures collection of. After redesignation to the 408th bomb squadron on 22 april 1942 they stayed. Wwii original squadron patch grouping 530th bomb 380th. The 176th is equipped with the f16 fighting falcon. This morale 176th fighter squadron raggidieassmilitia patch is a unit of the wisconsin air national guard 115th fighter wing located at truax field air national guard base, madison, wisconsin. Wwii original squadron patch grouping 530th bomb 380th named w am gunner wings.
Redesignated 728 bombardment squadron, light on 27 jun 1949. The 31st was one of four squadrons flying collectively in that war as the 5th bomb group, a heavy bomb group in the th air force. The 729th was a reserve unit that had been called to active duty for the. Original wwii ww2 320th bombardment squadron 90th bomb group 5th aaf patch. Air force patches jim buchanan jbmilart military art. Bottom row, left to right fully embroidered 530th combat crew trianing squadron patch, original version of the 529th bms patch embroidered on a blue cloth background, and 528th bms patch embroidered on a black cloth background i will ship priority mail, with tracking number, to. Check out the deal on beautiful wwii usaaf 530th bomb squadron, 380th bomb group, 5th af, aussiemade patch at flying tiger antiques online store.
Redesignated 8th bombardment squadron heavy on november 11, 1944. It is not completely accurate as units were often in transition between the times the list was compiled and published. B25 mitchell unit emblems,345th bomb group air apaches. Dec 10, 2014 b25 mitchell unit emblems,345th bomb group air apaches and squadron emblem along with 5th aaf. The squadron was reactivated in may 1947 by tactical air command but it was not manned or equipped. It is a snapshotintime of units and their locations at the time the list was compiled. The 676th bombardment squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. Rare patches bring out some photos page 2 miscellaneous other u. Squadron patch in collectable wwii military patches. The 530th was first constituted as a bombardment squadron heavy on october 28, 1942 and assigned to the 380th bombardment group on november 3, 1942 until inactivated on june 27, 1949. In 1959 the 307th air refueling squadron moved to selfridge,i believe, leaving both bomb wings and the 98th ars at lincoln. Phillips of the 426th night fighter squadron shot down a japanese twinengined aircraft. The squadron was activated at pusan east air base, korea on 10 may 1952, when it assumed the mission, personnel and douglas b26 invaders of the 729th bombardment squadron. This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia produced by the united.
Wwii original squadron patch 530th fighter 311th named to world record holder. Original wwii army air forces aaf squadron patches collection. Sac b47 wing patches b47 stratojet historical website. Wwii, 530th bombardment squadron, 380th bombardment group. It was last assigned to the 380th bombardment wing at plattsburgh air force base, new york, where it was inactivated on 1 july 1991. 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. Wwii usaaf 355th bomb squadron, 331st bomb group, 20th air. The 77th bomb squadron war eagles at ellsworth afb is a b1 bomber squadron.
The 69th bomb squadron is an active united states air force unit. Shortly after being activated, the group moved to biggs field, texas where it underwent extensive combat training. Wwii squadron patch in ww ii us collectible patches for sale ebay. Squadron patch in collectable wwii military patches for sale. Wwii squadron patch in ww ii us collectible patches ebay. Gease and crew of the 527th bomb squadron, 379th bomb group pose for the photographer at an 8th air force base in england on 17 april 1944. The 18th reconnaissance squadron medium was attached to the 22nd bombardment group about september 1940 and assigned to the 22nd bombardment group on the 25 feb 1942.
It was last assigned to the 380th bombardment wing at plattsburgh air force base, new york, where it was inactivated on 1 july 1991 the squadron was first activated as the 530th bombardment squadron during world war ii. Assignments 15 jan 1941 44th bombardment group, attached 25 feb 1942 assigned 28th composite later bombardment group ca. The mascot of the 530th squadron was bugs bunny and he appears on their insignia as well. Redesignated 8th bombardment squadron very heavy on september 5, 1947. Constituted 384th bombardment squadron light on 28 jan 1942. After training as a heavy bomber unit in the united states, it moved to the southwest pacific theater, entering combat in may 1943, flying combat missions from australia while attached to the ro. Us army air force, corps page 2 units numbered above 200 feel free to look at these world war two patches, but please dont copy my wwii aaf aac squadron patch images without my permission. Rare eto ww 2 us aaf 394th bomb group 587th bombardment. A more complete reference is the book combat squadrons of the air force world war ii edited by maurer maurer, but it can be misleading in that it often uses postwar designs for the illustration of the. Constituted as 728 bombardment squadron heavy on 14 may 1943. Beautiful wwii usaaf 530th bomb squadron, 380th bomb group, 5th af, aussiemade patch. Air force, starting back in august of 1917 where the 93rd was known as the 93rd aero squadron and was part of the 3rd pursuit group. The 530th combat crew training squadron is an inactive united states air force unit.
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