A 774th bomb squadron, 463rd bomb group b17 flying fortress serial number 4231684 nicknamed joker drops its bombs. Our 23 bs patches are 100% embroidered with velcro backing. Air force bomb squadron patches flying tigers surplus. The 96th bomb squadron 96 bs is part of the 2d bomb wing at barksdale air force, louisiana. Dont know how many copies they still have available. Im fairly new to collecting the ww2 era aaf pieces,so im hoping that some of the experts can tell me if this is authentic ww2 era,and if so,where it was made. The squadron was first activated as the 772d bombardment squadron during. Bomb group jacket patch for sale collectibles online daily.
Actual date of activation was set at august 1, 1943. I just picked this up today and thought i would post. There is one copy of the book 772nd bomb squadron the men, the memories available for bidding on ebay currently. Shortly after the war in europe was over, the 758th squadron along with the 459th b.
The first citation was awarded after the group bombed oil refineries at ploesti, romania, on may 18, 1944. Some of those type things sell for what i consider astronomical prices while others are more reasonable. The squadron stands ready to deploy and fly its b52hs to enforce national security policy by. The 23rd bomb squadron flies the boeing b52h stratofortress long range bomber. Wwii aac aaf squadron insignia patch page 2 units above 200. Its last assignment was with the 354th fighter wing, being stationed at myrtle beach afb, south carolina.
After being inactivated on 1 september 1991, it was reactivated. Ww 2 us army 9th air force 386th bomb group 552nd bomb squadron patch inv l001. Ever wonder where those cbi flyboys got their squadron patches. In the picture he is the thrird from the left and i assume that the bomber that he was flying went down. Original wwii 772nd bomb squadron patch leather off jacket. 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. The citation was presented to the unit on november 7, 1944 in the name of the president of the united states, by order of the secretary of war and general george c. Custom patches for the 23rd bomb squadron at minot air force base, north dakota. Official home of the 450th bomb group memorial association. Usaaf patch in reproduction ww ii united states collectibles for. Wwii squadron patch insignia pictures collection of. Ww 2 a2 jacket 701st bomb squadron 445th bomb group 8th af idd to c o haney.
Wwii 92nd bomb group 327th sqd pilot grouping groupings u. Established in mid1943 as a b17 flying fortress heavy bombardment squadron. Also have you ever come across a book 772nd bomb squadron. The 8th bomb squadron moved to johnson air base oct 54.
It was organized in november 1943 and, after training in the united states, deployed to the pacific ocean theater of world war ii, where it participated in the strategic bombing campaign against japan. Redesignated 772 troop carrier squadron, medium on 1 dec 1952. One of the planes crashed, killing four officers and six enlisted men. Ploesti citation 463rd bomb group historical society. I was an armorer with the 8th liberty bell squadron apr 54 to sept 54. The following is a listing of the bombardment groups and squadrons which operated the b17 during world war 2. Bomb squadron patch, stratofortress us air force reserve barksdale afb page 6 bomber patches spreading the gospel of american bomber power around the world through custom uniform patches. Older 42nd security police squadron patch, unusedall have sold aka 42nd security defense sqdn security police eastern test range, patrick afb,fl. Cbi 93rd bomb squadron 93rd bomb squadron, aaf 93rd aero squadron tracing its lineage to 21 aug 1917 served in france during wwi and the phillippines and austrailia early in wwii with b17s b24s and lb30s, returned to the states late 42 as a b17 replacement training unit until reequipped with b29s and deployed to guam to conduct air. Each squadron had four planes and combat crews were making low and high altitude formation flights, and practicing bombing, gunnery and navigation. I believe the only ones they still have are swoose pathches and 775th patches, with no plans to order any more for any of the other squadrons, the reasoning being that unless there is a significant demand, the cost for setup and production are prohibitive now days. Beard 83rd bomb squadron 12th bomb group patch inv l105. Ever wonder where those cbi flyboys got their squadron.
There were many hundreds of squadron patches and i have only a few examples of them. I believe the 772nd bomb squadron book is now available from turner. Original wwii usaaf b17 group photo 652nd bomb squadron alconbury england 1945. The 1944 special issue of the national geographic magazine includes several pages of squadron insignia and is a good, but incomplete reference. The group received two distinguished unit citations now called the presidential unit citation for its role in world war ii. From what i have found so far he was a pilot with the 92nd bomb group 327th squadron in the 8th aaf during wwii. Rust note 5th prg was a photo recon group and flew the f5 foto recon variant of the p38 note 154th wrs was weather recon squadron the 5th bomb wing of the 15th air force. I saw recently a 772nd original patch for sale there so it might be worth your while. Usaaf patch in reproduction ww ii united states collectibles.
The squadron patch was used and worn by the squadrons crews during the war, but was never officially recognized by the army air force. It is a current hand painted layered leather squadron patch by aviation artist nick gamarello. My grandfather homer terry flew in miss panam sn 46262 in the 772nd. Wwii us army air force air corps units below 200 patches wwii us army air force air corps units above. 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. Find bomb squadron from a vast selection of ww ii 193945. The 812th bs fly b17f and g models h2x equipped models and b17g eagle. The four squadrons were the 772nd, 773rd, 774th, and 775th. Patch with 772d troop carrier squadron emblem, 772 troop carrier sq. The 812th bomb squadron, under the command of capt. Ww2 army air corps air force unit records research ww2. What you see in the pictures is what you get unless otherwise stated.
Aircraft and men of this bomb squadron participated in most of the 95th bgs 334 missions. Air force 11th bombardment group, heavy usaf veteran locator. On november 10, while on a formation flight near tampa, two planes of the 774th squadron collided in midair. Shop top fashion brands applique patches at free delivery and returns possible on eligible purchases. The aircraft was declared missing in action on the 7th of july 1944. The 772d expeditionary airlift squadron is a provisional united states air force unit, assigned to air combat command to activate or inactivate as needed.
Bugs bunny has always been my favorite cartoon comedian, so i wanted to see examples of bugs in the military. The 463rd bomb group consisted of four squadrons of b17 bombers. Jacket patch for the usaaf ww2 525th bombardment squadron l189. Usaaf squadron patches these squadron patches are beautifully hand embroidered, just like the original theatre made examples from wwii. Please be aware that other groups on the internet may seek items from 450th veterans andor their families however, our items will never be sold or. 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 lost worlds collection 3. Original wwii army air forces squadron patches lost worlds. As far as i know, there are no 772nd patches still available from the group. We are the only official repository endorsed by the veterans of the 450th bomb group for the storage of information, memorabilia, and other historical data or holdings concerning their activities. Frank kurtz, a former member of the 19th bombardment group, arrived and assumed command of the group. Squadron established in mid1943 as a b17 flying fortress heavy bombardment squadron. Mission 345th bomb squadron operates in a classic association with the 9th bomb squadron. The 69th bomb squadron is an active united states air force unit.
Air force patches jim buchanan jbmilart military art. Constituted 772 bombardment squadron heavy on 19 may 1943. Mar 15, 2012 wwii 92nd bomb group 327th sqd pilot grouping posted in groupings. Authentic 875th bomb squadron patch grouping, gunner wing and more. I have one, the 486th bombardment squadron, and will look forward to other examples. Wwii squadron patch insignia pictures collection of patches. Manufactured version h2s radar units known as h2x mickey. Air force bomb squadron patches air force squadron patches flying tigers surplus page 2.
The 882d bombardment squadron is a former united states army air forces unit. We kept the b26 pilots sharpshooting ability up to par. 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. A friend in dallas purchased a photo collection from the son of a photographer who served with the 21st photo recon squadron in china. It is deployed with the 451st air expeditionary wing at kandahar airfield, afghanistan. Usaaf 772nd bomb squadron leather squadron patchlayered. Among the pics was this great photo of a shop that sold, among other things, an array of those highly sought after leatheronleather patches.
Usaaf 772nd bomb squadron leather squadron patch layered. The 334th bomb squadron was one of the four bomb squadrons of the 95th bomb group. Stories by the airmen of the 22nd bomb squadron of world war ii edited by david k. Celone air field was located approximately 8 miles north of foggia off the road to san severo. Celone air field was a mess when the 463rd bomb group arrived to begin operations.
Stambaugh served as temporary commander of the group until august 27, 1943 when lt. Bugs bunny patches posted in air force usaaf is with army. Ep532bs flying the boeing b17 fortress out of their base in england, they contributed heavily in the allied push to destroy the axis war machine in europe. Thar she blows b24l5co liberator sn 4441468 42nd bomb squadron, 11th bomb group, 7th air force. Original wwii 772nd bomb squadron patch leather off jacket italian theater made. The squadron patch was used and worn by the squadron s crews during the war, but was never officially recognized by the army air force. Air force was part of the army during world war ii, and was also called the army air forces or the air corps. 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. Fred rabo, arrived from the united states in september of 1943 with 12 new b17s equipped with the u. Note the antennas mounted above the nose plexiglass used for radar tracking the b24 liberty belle crew, 42nd bomb squadron, 11th bomb group h, 7th air force 11th bomb group h 42nd bomb squadron, april 1945 jan 1946. It operates b52 stratofortress aircraft providing strategic bombing capability. Additional costs may incur for euro, south america and african countries. Happy saturday all, i have here tonight a patch for the 64th bomb squadron.