Activated 1 march 1942 at salt lake city army air base, utah. It was first activated during world war ii as the 338th fighter group and served primarily as a training. Moved to england, aprmay 1943, for duty with eighth af. They were part of the 5th air force and were known as the flying circus and as the king of the heavies note the lion in the insignia. The 380th bombardment group h flew b24 liberator bombers primarily in the southwest pacific theatre in wwii. Squadron emblems of united states air force bomber. Welcome to the 96th bombardment group h station 8 snetterton, england. 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. The 338th combat crew training squadron ccts is a currently inactive united states air force unit. Personnel moved to wendover army air field, utah on 6 april 1942 and began flying training, where it trained for bombardment operations using 40 b17e aircraft. Millions of americans played their part during world war ii.
Group established at sioux falls aafd, sd where the group was trained as a b29 unit. Patcheighth air force historical society, pennsylvania chapter, undated. You can literally trace the steps of your wwii veteran. The 97th was formed in florida in january 1942 with the same four squadrons that it contained for the rest of the war. In the picture he is the thrird from the left and i assume that the bomber that he was flying went down. The casualties suffered by a typical american infantry regiment serving in world war ii were horrendous. The 97th bombardment group took part in the first eighth air force heavy bomber mission of the second world war, but soon afterwards was transfered to the mediterranean, where it spent the rest of the war, ending up in italy. A list of boeing b17 flying fortresses which were assigned to the 338th bomb squadron.
Wwii aac aaf squadron insignia patch page units below 200. Air force was part of the army during world war ii, and was also called the army air forces or the air corps. Wwii usaaf 312th fighter squadron, 338th fighter group. Armed forces by maintaining and promoting americas overseas commemorative cemeteries and memorials.
This bomb group was a highly decorated group, and was involved in the many hard targets during the war. We wish to preserve the history of the 390th heavy bombardment group and its role in wwll. The group hq may also have used a medium blue background with white outer circle. Using daily unit records, rosters, medical records, military service records, and individual flight records among many other resources we can follow individual wwii veterans through the war to show you where they were and what they did during wwii. The 344th was assigned to the 444th bomb group at davismonthan field, az and deactivated on 1 october 1946. Us army air force, corps wwii squadron patch insignia pictures. Emblems of the united states army air forces bombardment squadrons. Wwii usaaf 312th fighter squadron, 338th fighter group, 3rd af jacket patch. Welcome to the 96th bombardment grouph station 8 snetterton, england. Trained with b17s and also served as an operational training unit. An original cadre ship acquired 9 november 43 and assigned to gentrys crew who flew her overseas in december 43.
The b17 is known for its dominant role in defeating. This us air force machine embroidered patch measures 3. To preserve for all time the history, friendships, memories and incidents of the members of the 388th bombardment group h during world war ii. Welcome, robert robbie lawing, to the 305th bomb group fb group. The 90th bomb group squadrons all used the same design. Bomber b25 mitchell b26 marauder a26b26 invader b57 canberra. Click here to learn more about the history of the 380th bomb group. Wwii 92nd bomb group 327th sqd pilot grouping groupings. The 379th bomb group holds the record for the most tonnage dropped of any u.
It was last assigned to the 96th operations group, stationed at dyess air force base, texas. Bill is an expert in locating records of downed flyers from fighter groups, fighter squadrons, bomb. In june 1945, the 379th transferred from raf kimbolton and the base was closed temporarily. Air force 98th bombardment group, heavy usaf veteran locator. Welcome to the official 398th bomb group memorial association web pages, or informally the 398th web pages clearing and colder click for info. The 96th bomb group flew b17 flying fortresses to targets across occupied europe from may 1943 to april 1945.
Wwii usaaf 312th fighter squadron, 338th fighter group, 3rd. The 388 bomb group association was formed to insure the accomplishments and sacrifices of the men and women of the 388th are remembered. The group was awarded two distinguished unit citations for particularly testing missions. A boeing b17g flying fortress of the 306th bombardment group, england, 19441945. B17 flying fortress of the 96th bomb group 338th bomb squadron crashed near amersfoort next photo b17 flying fortress part 2 image 103 of 195 previous photo. We welcome members of the 388 fbw korea the 388 tfw vietnam and the 388 fw today. The 303d bombardment group is an inactive united states air force unit. In the summer of 1950, when the korean war began, the 19th bombardment wing was the only medium bomber unit available for combat in the pacific. The 448 bomb group was inactivated on the fourth of august 1946. In memory of those who gave their lives in the cause of freedom. If you intend to pay by check, it must be made out to 384th bomb group, inc.
This site identifies the aircraft, the missions, the. However, after noting that flak repairs had made many patches on her wings and fuselage, the name patches was agreed upon. Jul 06, 2019 a boeing b17g flying fortress of the 306th bombardment group, england, 19441945. Emblem of the 38th bombardment group, 38thbgemblem. Nose art of patricia seems to conflict with green fury ii. Research a wwii veterantrace his steps through the war. The group was reconstituted in the reserves in 1947, but was inactivated. The 8th army air force, 96th bomb group h association. I just picked this up today and thought i would post. Acted as operational training unit at pocatello aab, idaho, where group moved on the 30th of october 1942. Ww2 army air corps air force unit records research ww2. It was last active with continental air command at ohare international airport, illinois on 27 june 1949.
The 38th bombardment group is an inactive unit of the united states air force. The first was awarded for the bombing of an aircraft factory at regensburg on 17 august 1943 under intense pressure from enemy fighters. Units of world war 11, which contains histories of groups, wings, divisions, commands, and air. Air force 486th bombardment group, heavy usaf veteran. The 393d bombardment squadron is the only united states air force squadron to carry out a nuclear attack on an enemy in combat.
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. Air force patches jim buchanan jbmilart military art. The design is a scorpion that has turned into a fighter jet. Macr 5431 4252449 had transferred to the 465th bg724th bs and was lost with that group on 6644. Since memorial day 1998 various versions of these web pages have offered information, images and stories related to chennaults forgotten warriors 1 were provided by the veterans or their family members who served with the. When i started collecting these rags over 40 years ago, all we had was a few magazines like the war time national geographics, the trading post asmic and when the two publications of. With this site, we honor and remember our brave heros who fought so we could enjoy our freedom. The group was formed in the united states in july 1942. The 379th holds the record for most missions flown.
This is a 312th fighter squadron, 338th fighter group, 3rd air force jacket patch. Additional costs may incur for euro, south america and african. From what i have found so far he was a pilot with the 92nd bomb group 327th squadron in the 8th aaf during wwii. Constituted as 96th bombardment group heavy on 28 jan 1942. Usaf 338th combat crew training squadron 96th operations. The 398th was part of the 8th air force 1st air division during wwii and was one of many b17 bomb groups stationed in england. Although the work is done by hand, it appears as good as computer embroidered. On the sixth of may 1946 the 715 bomb squadron was reassigned to the 509th bomb group and was inactivated in 1965. The 460th bomb group, was stationed in spinazzola, italy from january 1944, to june of 45. The 393d bomb squadron 393 bs is part of the 509th bomb wing at whiteman air force base, missouri. Ordering information for group sales please email keith ellefson with your order, including your postal address for shipping and your preferred payment method paypal, check, etc. Dec 31, 2014 the 379th bomb group holds the record for the most tonnage dropped of any u.
Jan 19, 20 330th bomb squadron patch, 93rd bomb group, 8th af posted in army and usaaf. Wwii usaaf 338th bomb squadron leather jacket patch. 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. The 343re squadron was assigned to the 40th bomb group at march afb, ca. The 388th bomb group consisted of 8400 who suffered and died in this noble cause. It was first activated during world war ii as the 338th fighter group and served primarily as a training unit until it was disbanded in 1944. American air museum in britain the flying fortress arrived in england, and on 2 may 1944, was assigned to the 401st bombardment group, heavy, at r. Army air force bomb group operating from the united kingdom 26,459 tons of ordnance. When i started collecting these rags over 40 years ago, all we had was a few magazines like the war time national geographics, the trading post asmic and when the two. The 388th bg was activated december 24, 1942 at gowan field just outside of boise, idaho. Often the names of ships or number of the landing crafts a veteran traveled. Air force combat units of world war ii department of defense.
Wwii 92nd bomb group 327th sqd pilot grouping posted in groupings. Source 464th bomb group narrative mission report dated 6644, page 2. Get a glimpse inside the heart of the museum and the hearts of the men to whom its dedicated. Constituted 388th bombardment squadron light on january 28, 1942. Raf kimbolton and the 379th bombardment group heavy. Established as a b17 flying fortress heavy bomber squadron. Wwii usaaf 338th bomb squadron leather jacket patch hand. Today it is so easy to identify aaf ww ii squadron and bomb group patches because of the internet sites and this wonderful forum. Then the unit moved to walla walla aab, washington on the 14th of august 1942, and to rapid city aab in south dakota on the 30th of september 1942. Its last assignment was to the 303d bombardment wing, being stationed at davismonthan air force base, arizona.
B17 flying fortress of the 96th bomb group 338th bomb. Unique us 614th bomb squadron 401st bomb group 8th air force jacket patch. Thompson, coolum, brunner, mcdonald, totz,smith sitting lr. Ww 2 us army 12th air force 17th bomb group 95th bomb squadron patch inv k177. Mar 15, 2012 wwii 92nd bomb group 327th sqd pilot grouping posted in groupings.
Patch with 344th bombardment squadron emblem approved 17 august 1956. The 338th bombardment group is a disbanded united states air force unit. The 345th was assigned to the 462nd bomb group at mcdill field, fl and deactivated on 31 march 1946. Wwii 92nd bomb group 327th sqd pilot grouping groupings u. The daily location of the wwii veterans unit and any movements they made. The eighth air force archive documents both the fighter and bomber groups that served in. In august, sac dispatched the squadron and other elements of the 98th bombardment group to yokota air base, japan to augment feaf bomber command, provisional. Unit records are useful in piecing together stories about a unit or group, as well as about. Unit formed at gowen field, idaho, where group established on the 6th august 1942. For example, by the end of january, 1945, the 47 th infantry regiment which fought in france and germany had lost well over 100% of their strength to battle casualties, where men were either killed, wounded, missing, or taken as prisoner of war. Travis 337th bombardment squadron 338th bombardment squadron 339th. The crew originally intended to name her lil lassie. We would appreciate it if you would share your affiliation with or reason for joining the 305th bomb group page. Us army air force, corps wwii squadron patch insignia.
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