Us army air force, corps wwii squadron patch insignia pictures. List of united states air force bomb squadrons wikipedia. Please post and exchange information on b24 bomb group 485th, 15th army air corps. Send us your ideas, and we will design your patches free of charge. 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. Oboyle, 97th bombardment squadron, based in grosseto, italy, stands with his a20. Bombardment bomber squadrons numbers less than 500. Usaaf squadron patches are a unique area of collecting in and of themselves. The 21st bombardment squadron heavy was one of a small number of usaaf units to take part in the fighting on the aleutian islands, becoming one of the first squadrons to make a landbased attack on the japanese home islands. The 81st bombardment squadron entered combat in the chinaburmaindia theater on 16 april 1944 when it dispatched 12 mitchell bombers in an attack upon railway sidings and an enemy supply dump at mogaung, burma. The 1944 special issue of the national geographic magazine includes several pages of squadron insignia and is a good, but incomplete reference. The squadron was based for the most part out of venosa italy. 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. Original wwii usmc marine corps squadron patches for sale.
Rare patches bring out some photos page 8 miscellaneous. Aeroemblem designs, manufactures, and sells insignia to usaf units and collectors around the world. Usaaf squadron patches these squadron patches are beautifully hand embroidered, just like the original theatre made examples from wwii. Original wwii ww2 320th bombardment squadron 90th bomb group 5th aaf patch. Quick heads up, our minimum order quantity is 50 patches. Bomb group for sale military collectibles for sale. From january 1944 until august 1945 we were with the 14th air. Ww 2 us army 11th antisubmarine 831st bombardment squadron. It was activated in 1942 as the 516th bombardment squadron and flew antisubmarine missions off the atlantic coast as the 11th antisubmarine squadron. One of its better known personalities was jackie coogan, the hollywood actor.
It covers all squadrons that were constituted or redesignated as bombardment squadron sometime during their active service. Us navy squadron patches, military gifts and more at. Assignments 15 jan 1941 44th bombardment group, attached 25 feb 1942 assigned 28th composite later bombardment group ca. Entertainment included in your package is a dinner theater cruise with a variety show onboard the showboat branson belle and a tour of the military museum. Army air force patches, army air corps patches army air. The information herein is not flawless, but is as accurate as our sources. Set of 60 psc, us air force bomb squadron, heavy bombardment group patch usaf.
The squadron had been activated at the start of 1941 as part of the prewar expansion of the army air force. 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 first p61 black widow kill in the cbi theater took place on october 30, 1944, when a kunmingbased black widow flown by capt. Ww 2 us army 11th antisubmarine 831st bombardment squadron patch inv g986. Welcome to the official web site of the 485th bomb group association. Find us navy squadron patches, military gifts and more at. Dont worry if you are not the creative type, just send us what you have so far. 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 royal australian air force, earning two distinguished unit citations and a philippine presidential unit. Original wwii ww2 320th bombardment squadron 90th bomb group 5th. Redesignated as heavy bombardment squadron, assigned to ii bomber command for training in b24 liberators. He was assigned to the 831st bomb squadron, 485th bomb group, 15th air force.
The 829th originated as the 516th bombardment squadron in 1942, and later the 11th antisubmarine squadron, flying antisubmarine patrols. 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. They can be very expensive and are frequently faked. Show your military pride with the finest quality military patches, pins and gifts from all branches of the military. Unit records are useful in piecing together stories about a unit or group, as well as about individuals who. 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.
The image in this post is of an authentic ww ii era leather patch for the 831st bombardment squadron of the 485th bombardment group. The 831st was an experienced consolidated b24 liberator squadron that had been performing antisubmarine warfare missions as the 11th antisubmarine squadron. Air force 22nd bombardment group, medium usaf veteran. Please select any of the units below to submit a research inquiry to ww2 researcher bill beigel. The insignia of the squadron is seen on the side of the aircraft. Aeroemblem specializes in books on air force insignia, and makes thousands of air force patches available to collectors via catalog mail order, and internet. According to the army air corps library and museum he received the air. Rare patches bring out some photos sign in to follow this. Army air force flight jacket patches first lieutenant kenneth j. See more ideas about nose art, wwii and cartoon styles.
Original wwii army air forces squadron patches page 1. The 17ths heritage traces back to world war i, when the 95th aero squadron played a key role in the st. These battles are symbolized by the seven pattee crosses on the 17ths shield, and it was from the. Redesignated 8th bombardment squadron heavy on november 11, 1944.
Please post and exchange information on b24 bomb group 485th, 15th army air. Design something new or make your current squadron, corporate, air show, or pilot training patch better. 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. We will bring your ideas to life, with our free artwork services. Phillips of the 426th night fighter squadron shot down a japanese twinengined aircraft. 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. Military patches home 1st5th 6th10th 11th20th 21st30th 31st40th 41st50th 51st60th 61st70th 71st80th 81st90th 91st100th. Us army air force, corps wwii squadron patch insignia. Ww 2 a2 831st bomb squadron 485th bomb group 15th air force jacket.
Results of the bombing were reported as good, but one of the b25s failed to return to its base. Constituted 8th bombardment squadron pathfinder on august 10, 1943. This one was created for the 831st bombardment squadron in january 1944. Ww 2 army air force 367th bombardment squadron 306th bg 8th af patch inv p3. I interviewed the squadron s commanding officer lt.
The group is a direct successor to the 17th pursuit group, one of the 15 original combat air groups formed by the army before world war ii. After redesignation to the 408th bomb squadron on 22 april 1942 they stayed. The 831st bombardment squadron was a squadron of the united states army air forces. Ocp patch conversions for acu and flight suits are our specialty. Us army air force, corps collection of patches from. 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. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Bombardment squadron patch for sale collectible entertainment. The 319th was assigned to flying supplies and personnel all over the cbi chinaburmaindia theater of operations. Beautiful disneydesigned wwii 831st bomb squadron, 456th.
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 unit flew extremely dangerous missions against oil refineries and production factories located in austria, romania, and southern germany. Bombardment patch indiana wwii us collectible patches for sale. The unit flew extremely dangerous missions against oil refineries and production factories located in austria, romania, and southern. War military insignia, military art, disney go, army patches, military. This is a beautiful leather jacket patch made for the united states army air forces 831st bomb squadron, 456th bomb group, 15th air force. He is talking to dee lynn who found him after 40 years of looking for some one to tell her what happen to her dad 70 years ago when pilot lt. 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. The 531st bombardment squadron was a unit of the us air force, first activated during world war ii. Redesignated 8th bombardment squadron very heavy on september 5, 1947. This is one of the rarest and most sought after 14th air force flying tigers squadron patches. Air force was part of the army during world war ii, and was also called the army air forces or the air corps. Reunion package includes 3 nights lodging, first night welcome reception with appetizers. Original wwii aaf usaf squadron patch collection for sale lost worlds.
Jun 10, 2008 another one from my friends collection. Here are some of the squadron patches i have picked up, photos, and other related items. Today bomb squadrons are considered to be part of the combat air force caf along with fighter squadrons. From december 1942 until december 1943, we were with the 10th air force at chakulia, india, west of calcutta. Wwii squadron patch in ww ii us collectible patches ebay. Stop by the 485th bomb group 828th 829th 830th 831st sq. The 93rd bombardment squadron has a long history with the u. Ww2 army air corps air force unit records research ww2. Original wwii army air forces squadron patches lost worlds. Primarily trained in nebraska and received deployment orders for the mediterranean theater of operations mto in march 1944. Original wwii army air forces aaf squadron patches collection. 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. Preww2 us army military 24th cavalry wool felt shoulder patch.
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