Towards the end of the war, the squadron converted to the douglas c54 to replace the c47s. You can literally trace the steps of your wwii veteran. They can be very expensive and are frequently faked. 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. Numbered units most of the images in this category are of naval aviation squadron patches. Us army air force, corps wwii squadron patch insignia pictures. Original wwii army air forces squadron patches lost worlds. Usaf 555th bombardment squadron wwii military patch. Redesignated 8th bombardment squadron very heavy on september 5, 1947. Air force usaaf background during world war ii, the 5th bombardment group heavy bomber barons 5th bg operated the b24 liberator in the south pacific sopac comprised of headquarters squadron hq, 23rd bombardment squadron 23rd bs, 31st bombardment squadron 31st bs, 72nd bombardment squadron 72nd bs and 394th.
Constituted 8th bombardment squadron pathfinder on august 10, 1943. Established in mid1943 as a b24 liberator heavy bombardment group. Phillips of the 426th night fighter squadron shot down a japanese twinengined aircraft. Specializing in rare squadron patches from wwii for the navy g1 and u.
One of its better known personalities was jackie coogan, the hollywood actor. S sgt lamphier was assigned to the 15th air force, 746th bomber squadron, 456th bomber group heavy, he was a crew member on a b24 liberator bomber. Air force was part of the army during world war ii, and was also called the army air forces or the air corps. Redesignated 557th flying training squadron on 18 jun 1974. Ww2 army air corps air force unit records research ww2. The 7th bombardment group was one of the older formations in the usaac in 1941, having been active since 1928. The 456th bombardment group was a b24 group that served with the fifteenth air force in italy, taking part in the strategic bombing campaign as well as supporting the troops in italy and the south of france. Army air force flight jacket patches first lieutenant kenneth j. Of note, one c47 in the squadron was named the gluck and was equipped with floats for water landings.
It was first active during world war ii as the 74th aero squadron. Unavailable per item emblem of the world war ii 745th bombardment squadron constituted 745th bombardment squadron on may 14, 1943. Redesignated 745bombardment squadron on aug 5, 1945. 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. Bugs bunny has always been my favorite cartoon comedian, so i wanted to see examples of bugs in the military. Here are some of the squadron patches i have picked up, photos, and other related items. The 74th bombardment squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. Emblem of the world war ii 745th bombardment squadron constituted 745th bombardment squadron on may 14, 1943. Most recently, it operated lockheed c hercules aircraft in theater airlift missions as part of the global war on terrorism. Original wwii army air forces aaf squadron patches collection. Moved to north africa, febmay 1943, assigned to twelfth af. Bugs bunny patches posted in air force usaaf is with army. These organizations can be properly referred to by three different names.
Army air force patches, army air corps patches army air. Usaf 555th bombardment squadron wwii military patch 555 bomb sqd devil patch. Aircraft patches 305th bomb group 365th bomb squadron. 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. 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. Often the names of ships or number of the landing crafts a veteran traveled. Dont forget to like us on facebook and stay updated on new custom patches and designs or follow us on twitter. Unit scrapbooks and histories aleutian islands world war. It is assigned to air combat command to activate or inactivate as needed. After being inactivated on 1 september 1991, it was reactivated. The 77th bomb squadron war eagles at ellsworth afb is a b1 bomber squadron. S sgt lamphier was assigned to the 15th air force, 746th bomber squadron, 456th bomber group heavy, he was a crew member on a. Usaaf squadron patches these squadron patches are beautifully hand embroidered, just like the original theatre made examples from wwii. Usaf 555th bombardment squadron wwii military patch 555 bomb.
Air force patches jim buchanan jbmilart military art. No squadron played a more dynamic role in achieving a decisive victory in world war ii and in the maintenance of a lasting peace than the 393d bomb squadron bs. Consolidated 19 sep 1985 with the 557th tactical fighter squadron, which was constituted, and activated, on 17 apr 1962. The 456th bombardment group was a b24 group that served with the fifteenth air force in italy. The insignia of the squadron is seen on the side of the aircraft. Get the best deals on bombardment patch in original current air force patches when you shop the largest online selection at. Air force 22nd bombardment group, medium usaf veteran locator. 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. Wwii squadron patch insignia pictures collection of. The first p61 black widow kill in the cbi theater took place on october 30, 1944, when a kunmingbased black widow flown by capt. The proud history of this unit began with its constitution as the 393d bombardment squadron bms on february 28, 1944 by the army air forces aaf. Activated on 1 june 1943 redesignated 456th bombardment group, heavy ca.
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. Dec 22, 2012 aircraft patches 305th bomb group 365th bomb squadron. Assignments 15 jan 1941 44th bombardment group, attached 25 feb 1942 assigned 28th composite later bombardment group ca. The squadrons history is posted with permission from the bangor public. Assigned to fifteenth af nov 1943 and moved to italy in dec 1943. 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.
Late in 1941 it was decided to reinforce the far east air force on the philippines. After redesignation to the 408th bomb squadron on 22 april 1942 they stayed with the 22nd bombardment group until 29 april 1946. Research a wwii veterantrace his steps through the war. See more ideas about bataan, bataan death march and prisoners of war. Redesignated 8th bombardment squadron heavy on november 11, 1944. Military staff sergeant 456th bomb group s sgt robert m. 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. Unit records are useful in piecing together stories about a unit or group, as well as about individuals who. Air force combat units of wwii air force historical research. A2 flight jackets poor is the nation that has no heroes. 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. Its mission is to maintain the highest level of combat readiness and to be able to deploy. Deployed to the mediterranean theater of operations mto, being assigned to southern italy at stornara. Following the bombardment, the 9th and the 30th infantry divisions.
Original wwii squadron patches 2 lost worlds collection. The 7th was chosen to fly its b17s out to the philippines, while its ground echelons traveled by sea. 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. Pacific wrecks 5th bombardment group 5th bg bomber. Looking for the ideal bomb squadron patches to express yourself.
The 93rd bombardment squadron has a long history with the u. The 14th bombardment squadron was a squadron of the united states army air forces. Air force usaaf background during world war ii, the 5th bombardment group heavy bomber barons 5th bg operated the b24 liberator in the south pacific sopac comprised of headquarters squadron hq, 23rd bombardment squadron 23rd bs, 31st bombardment squadron 31st bs, 72nd bombardment squadron 72nd bs and 394th bombardment. Usaaf squadron patches are a unique area of collecting in and of themselves. After redesignation to the 408th bomb squadron on 22 april 1942 they stayed. Bombardment patch in original current air force patches. The squadron arrived at elmendorf field with c47s on 19 november 1942. I have one, the 486th bombardment squadron, and will look forward to other examples. The 1944 special issue of the national geographic magazine includes several pages of squadron insignia and is a good, but incomplete reference. The 69th bomb squadron is an active united states air force unit. 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. Hot this week in bombardment patch in original current air force patches. Oboyle, 97th bombardment squadron, based in grosseto, italy, stands with his a20.
From january 1944 until august 1945 we were with the 14th air. 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. In 1933 it was consolidated with the 74th pursuit squadron, which had been organized as a reserve training organization in 1927, activating in the panama canal zone, where it served during world war ii as the 74th bombardment squadron. From december 1942 until december 1943, we were with the 10th air force at chakulia, india, west of calcutta. 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 319th was assigned to flying supplies and personnel all over the cbi chinaburmaindia theater of operations. Pacific wrecks 5th bombardment group 5th bg bomber barons. Air force bomb squadron patches flying tigers surplus. Bombardment bomber squadrons numbers less than 500. Redesignated 557th bombardment squadron, medium, on 9 oct 1944. Constituted as 456th bombardment group heavy on 14 may 1943.
United states air force 97th bombardment wing military patch 97th bombardment wing was stationed at eaker air force base in northwest of central blytheville, arkansas 1 july 1959 1 september 1991 size. Wwii aac aaf squadron insignia patch page 2 units above 200. Please select any of the units below to submit a research inquiry to ww2 researcher bill beigel. Wwii squadron patch insignia pictures collection of patches. Most recently, it operated lockheed c hercules aircraft in theater airlift missions as part of the global war on terrorism the squadron was first activated as the 745th bombardment squadron in june 1943. The 456th saw included the 744th bombardment squadron among its subordinate units.
History of the 745th tank battalion, august 1942 to june 1945. 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. Organization of the 456th bomb group h the 456th bomb group heavy was created constituted on 14 may 1943, by special order of the second air force as a bomber unit planned for future deployment to the eighth air force in the united kingdom group commanders of the 456th bomb group. This is one of the rarest and most sought after 14th air force flying tigers squadron patches. The daily location of the wwii veterans unit and any movements they made. Lamphier was born 1920 in middlesex, ma and died november 5, 1944. Air force 22nd bombardment group, medium usaf veteran.