401st bomb group patch

Dec 31, 2014 the 379th bomb group holds the record for the most tonnage dropped of any u. Wwii 401st bomb group pictorial record very rare book 1946. Dec 22, 2012 aircraft patches 305th bomb group 365th bomb squadron. This bomb group was a highly decorated group, and was involved in the many hard targets during the war.

At the beginning of the war the usaaf was a small service in comparison to the air forces of the combatants fighting since 1939. The 401st entered combat with viii bomber command, flying boeing b17 flying. Additional notes the 401st air expeditionary group was first activated as the 401st bombardment group during world war ii. Us 614th bomb squadron 401st bomb group 8th air forc. Assigned 322nd bombardment squadron, heavy jun 28, 1942 command. The 614th tactical fighter squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. Our goal is to provide a place for each man so that his family can come visit and remember their own personal hero. Usaf 91st bomb group heavy 401st bomb squadron patch.

The group hq may also have used a medium blue background with white outer circle. Bomb groups national museum of the united states air. Also, i know the triangle a aircraft code was special to him. Wwii squadron patch insignia pictures collection of patches. It is stationed at ramstein air base, germany the group was first activated as the 401st bombardment group during world war ii. Before you read about our group, please understand that our fb page should only be used for idle talk.

When adolph hitler began his conquest of europe in 1939, he began to turn that continent into festung europa. It is kept in this triangular case in the church of st mary the virgin, church street, weldon, nn17 3jy. The best damn outfit in the usaaf turner publishing on. Ww 2 us army 12th air force 17th bomb group 95th bomb squadron patch inv k177. The lone holdout against the third reich was the island nation of great britain. It is dedicated to the mighty men of the 381st bomb group stationed in ridgewell, england during ww ii. There are over 4636 names listed in this folder, each representing one airman who flew with the 457th bomb group. Activated initially as a b17 flying fortress reconnaissance squadron, later redesignated as a heavy bomb squadron. Bomb group jacket patch for sale collectibles online daily. Search full name with middle ititial search for first or last name the above search engine will search only the roster of names.

The 401st bombardment group was a b17 flying fortress group that fought with the eighth air force from november 1943 until the end of the war in europe. The insignia of the 6th bomb squadron, 401st bomb group. The 91st bomb group heavy was an air combat unit of the united states army air forces during the second world war. Children and grandchildren of the 401st veterans will be able to pinpoint where their family members were at any given time. The 91st tactical fighter squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. Us army air force, corps wwii squadron patch insignia pictures. Excellent for a wwii style a2, g1, or b3 leather jacket, or would also be an excellent display piece on its own. April 1942 the beginning dailies of the 401st squadron. Welcome mcquality nose art studio proudly offers this 6th bomb squadron leatherpatch. The 379th holds the record for most missions flown. Unique us 614th bomb squadron 401st bomb group 8th air force jacket pa. All of the authors are sharing the proceeds, or donating all the profits from the sales to the association. Many of the 8th air force groups produced an unofficial unit history in the months after the war ended in europe but before they were redeployed out of the eto european theater of operations.

Original cutedge wool ww2 aaf 457th bomb group patch. The 379th bomb group holds the record for the most tonnage dropped of any u. Usaf 91st bomb group heavy 401st bomb squadron patch4 patch track page views with auctivas free counter. Air force 91st bombardment group, heavy usaf veteran locator. History of the 401st fighter wing torrejon air base. The following group and squadron histories were researched and written by vic maslen of the 401st bomb group historical society uk. Thank you for visiting the official web site of the 401st bombardment group association. Little patches serial number 4231678, was a b17g25bo. Air force patches jim buchanan jbmilart military art. Dec 22, 2012 aircraft patches 305th bomb group 365th bomb squadron stay safe and healthy.

The 96th bomb squadron 96 bs is part of the 2d bomb wing at barksdale air force, louisiana. They are based on many years of research and served as the original source for much of the crew and mission data presented on this website. Aircraft patches 305th bomb group 365th bomb squadron. Can anyone tell me if there is a patch or anything i could find depicting the triangle a to add to. It was last assigned to the 601st tactical air control wing at bergstrom afb, texas, where it was inactivated on 31 january 1980. The 401st bombardment squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. In june 1945, the 379th transferred from raf kimbolton and the base was closed temporarily. Find people you served with from 91st bombardment group, heavy. The 401st made its combat debut on 26 november 1943, taking part in the largest eighth air force raid yet carried out. The 91st bomb group blog is a tool to help people looking for information about particular 91st veterans e. History of the 401st fighter wing the 401st fighter wing traces its illustrious beginnings to the 401st bombardment group heavy of world war ii tame. Many thanks to merle choffel who transcribed this information for the 91st bomb group website. Most of the books in our book section are authored by 351st veterans. Donations may be sent to 351st bomb group association, attn.

Heres a patchedpainted a2 jacket from the 401st bomb group 614th bomb squadron 8th aaf it belonged to ball turret gunner who flew on a well known b17. We will work with you to resolve any problemsto reach a positive resolution. Flew the b24 liberator throughout its career in wwii europe. Original flag from deenethorpe airfield, station 128, base of the 401st bombardment group h. Ww 2 b1 jacket 699th bomb squadron 416th bomb group 9th air force size. Starting their missions at that time meant the focus was very much on the coming invasion attempt of france planned for the following. We collect stories of the men, their planes and their missions and present it all here. Serving as a navigatorbombardier with the 614th bombardment squadron, 401st bg, lieutenant bruce served in 33 combat missions, his 15th. Army air forces bombardment group, 401st, world war ii, united states. From a local arizona estate is this wonderful, unplundered grouping of a usaaf bombardier, who saw combat in the skies of europe in a b17. Bomb group for sale military collectibles for sale. The 351st bomb group association is a nonprofit public charity 501 c 3. Army air force bomb group operating from the united kingdom 26,459 tons of ordnance. Assigned 91st bombardment group, heavy jun 28, 1942 command.

Pictorial record of the 401st bomb group internet archive. The patches id like to get are the 401st squadron patch and the 91st bomb group hbassingbourn patch. Unique us 614th bomb squadron 401st bomb group 8th air. Jun 21, 2015 491st bombardment group ringmasters a b24 unit ww2, leather patch in photo i made along with one of the squadrons, they all had a b24 tail shape along with group color on them. Shop a large selection of bomb group jacket patch available for sale. The group earned two distinguished unit citations for missions over leipzig on 11 january and 20 february 1944. The patch shows a devils head inside a winged, upsidedown horseshoe with a missile sailing by and reads 614th sqd. Unique us 614th bomb squadron 401st bomb group 8th air force. Its last assignment was with the 81st tactical fighter wing, stationed at raf bentwaters, england. David fischer i wanna thank you for help keeping my uncles memory alive it means the world to me i hope you had a merry christmas. Us wwii 401st bomb group, b17 bombardier lot, crash landed, crew walked away. During world war ii the squadron was active as the 401st bombardment squadron and served in combat in the european theater of. The 401st was famous for painting the backs of their jackets.

A merry christmas to all the members of the 91st bomb group assocation. The 401st fighter squadron was sent to raf aldermaston, england in february 1944 and flew combat missions across northern france in preparation for the dday landings. Its initial deployments to the european and african theaters in 1942 involved relatively small numbers of fighter and bomber aircraft and. The ball turret is one position on a plane that had to be the most terrifying place to be. T his website is dedicated to being a free online museum and memorial to the men who served with the illfated 492nd bomb group during its 89 days at north pickenham. The 351st bg px is fund raising tool for the 351st bomb group memorial association. This group flew b17 flying fortress aircraft out of england. Its initial deployments to the european and african theaters in 1942 involved relatively small numbers of fighter and bomber aircraft and no system of group identification was used. Need information or just want to comment on the 91st bg or b17 aircraft. Second air force, 4 september 19416 october 1943 ii bomber command 5 september 6 octob.

Group the 401st bomb group flew b17 flying fortresses from deenethorpe, northamptonshire, from november 1943 to june 1945. Raf kimbolton and the 379th bombardment group heavy. Additional costs may incur for euro, south america and african countries. Learn about the men who flew and maintained b17 flying fortress aircraft from deenethorpe airfield during world war ii and the organization that perpetuates its history. Classified as a heavy bombardment group, the 91st operated b17 flying fortress aircraft and was known unofficially as the ragged irregulars or as wrays ragged irregulars, after the commander who took the group to england. It operates b52 stratofortress aircraft providing strategic bombing capability. It is approximately 5 inches, making it a fine breast patch for any jacket. Unique us 614th bomb squadron 401st bomb group 8th air force jacket patch. The 614th bombardment squadron was activated march 1943 at ephrata army air base washington as one of the original squadrons of the 401st bombardment group. Ww2 usaaf flight jacket patch 489th bomb group patch 8th air force rare. Its last was assigned to the 91st bombardment group, stationed at drew field, florida. The 401st air expeditionary group is a provisional united states air force unit assigned to united states air forces in europe to be activated or inactivated at any time as needed. This is a unique jacket patch for the united states 614th bomb squadron, 401st bomb group, 8th air force, a unit that served at the battle of the bulge. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.

Pk57 original ww2 us army air force aaf 384th bomb group flew b17s bullion wc11. The 460th bomb group, was stationed in spinazzola, italy from january 1944, to june of 45. Ww 2 b1 jacket 699th bomb squadron 416th bomb group 9th air force size small. The 701st tactical air support squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. I was unable to make a readable copy of the first page of the january 1944 daily reports. The 401st entered combat with viii bomber command, flying boeing b17 flying fortresses from raf deenethorpe. The war department constituted the 401st bombardment group heavy on 20 march 1943 and activated it at ephrata army air base in the state of washington, on 1 april 1943. Its last was assigned to the 401st operations group, stationed at torrejon air base, spain. Usa military patches 1st air commando, va12, vf17, flying tigers, wwi 95th pursuit squadron kicking mule, rippers, air apaches, 27th aero squadron. The 90th bomb group squadrons all used the same design.