Consolidated 3 mar 1987 with the 611 military airlift support group which was established on 8 nov 1985. After being inactivated on 1 september 1991, it was reactivated. The 69th bomb squadron is an active united states air force unit. There were many hundreds of squadron patches and i have only a few examples of them. 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. The 31st was one of four squadrons flying collectively in that war as the. It was last active during the korean war, assigned to the 452d bombardment group but attached to the 3d bombardment group at iwakuni air base, japan, where it was inactivated on 25 june 1951.
Air force special collection online archive of california. Bomber patches spreading the gospel of american bomber. Ww 2 us army 12th air force 17th bomb group 95th bomb squadron patch inv k177. A list of boeing b17 flying fortresses which were assigned to the 731st bomb squadron. Tsgt mack orman garrett, engineertop turrut gunner on b24h 4252226 453rd bomb group, crashed into the ijsselmeer holland photo. Original wwii squadron patches 2 lost worlds collection. Shortly after the war in europe was over, the 758th squadron along with the 459th b. Private purchase with od green cotton linen, stamped inside below the collar f 7175. During world war ii, its aircraft attacked hiroshima on 6 august 1945 and nagasaki, japan 9 august 1945 with atomic bombs. List of united states air force bomb squadrons wikipedia.
Men of the century by robert bailey signed by 105 members of. The 731st airlift squadron 731 as is part of the 302d airlift wing at peterson air force base, colorado. Bugs bunny has always been my favorite cartoon comedian, so i wanted to see examples of bugs in the military. Us air force 34th bomb squadron patch elgin auxiliary field, fl duke field orig. Units in this list are assigned to nearly every major command in the united states air force. Activated as a b17 flying fortress heavy bomb squadron. The 23rd bomb squadron flies the boeing b52h stratofortress long range bomber. Constituted 611 military airlift support squadron on 18 mar 1969.
Redesignated 731st airlift squadron on 1 february 1992 assignments. B4477 ww 2 us army air force 729th bomb squadron 452nd bombardment group. The 393d bombardment squadron is the only united states air force squadron to carry out a nuclear attack on an enemy in combat. History of the 731st bomb squadron lna from the 731st squadron book published by hiroshima publishing co. Today bomb squadrons are considered to be part of the combat air force caf along with fighter squadrons. Wwii original squadron patch 532nd bomb 381st group chenille named to bombardier. The 17th also supplied the crews who flew the the heroic doolittle raid against japan in. Ww2 army air corps air force unit records research ww2. The 452nd bombardment group heavy of the usaaf were based at raf deopham green, norfolk between january 1944 and august 1945.
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. 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. These squadron patches are beautifully hand embroidered, just like the original theatre made examples from wwii. It covers all squadrons that were constituted or redesignated as bombardment squadron sometime during their active service. Wwii aac aaf squadron insignia patch page 2 units above 200. It was last active during the korean war, assigned to the 452d bombardment group but attached to the 3d bombardment group at iwakuni air base, japan, where it was inactivated on 25 june 1951 the squadron was first activated in 1943. 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. 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. Wwii squadron patch insignia pictures collection of.
Unit records are useful in piecing together stories about a unit or group, as well as about individuals who served in them. Bomb group for sale military collectibles for sale. This is a nice patch from a large collection we recently obtained for resale. 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. Thar she blows b24l5co liberator sn 4441468 42nd bomb squadron, 11th bomb group, 7th air force. Its last was assigned to the 452d bombardment group, stationed at iwakuni air. The group was formed in the united states in mayjune 1943, and moved to england in december 1943january 1944. Click image to zoom 351st bomb squadron 100th bomb group beautifully embroidered 5 inch diameter patch.
Brians wwii surplus and antiques store powered by cubecart. Air force bomb squadron patches air force squadron patches flying tigers surplus page 2. Canadian forces royal canadian dragoons badge sticker b. Apr 07, 2019 731st bomb squadron on october 27, 1950, the 452nd bg entered combat against communist forces with its b26s, flying mediumlevel armed reconnaissance, interdiction bombing, and close air support sorties. Wwii original squadron patch 490th bomb 341st group burma bridge busters cbi. 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. Authentic 875th bomb squadron patch grouping, gunner wing and more. Usaaf squadron patches these squadron patches are beautifully hand embroidered, just like the original theatre made examples from wwii. Personal comments page 1 90th bomb squadron usaf korean war project. During world war ii, its aircraft attacked hiroshima on 6 august 1945 and nagasaki, japan 9 august 1945 with atomic. The squadron stands ready to deploy and fly its b52hs to enforce national security policy by. Personal comments page 1 731st bomb squadron l usaf korean war project almost three thousand units pages are available at the korean war project.
The 728th, 729th, and 730th squadrons were designated to fly daylight operations, but the 731st had been tapped to be attached to the 3rd bomb group, a b26 group that had come up the pacific island chain in world war ii and wound up on occupation duty at yokota air base outside tokyo. The 1944 special issue of the national geographic magazine includes several pages of squadron insignia and is a good, but incomplete reference. The air crews hit strategic sites in germany but also supported the movement of ground forces across europe after dday. Bugs bunny patches posted in air force usaaf is with army. The 452nd bomb group flew b17 flying fortresses from deopham green, norfolk, from january 1944. The 393d bomb squadron 393 bs is part of the 509th bomb wing at whiteman air force base, missouri.
Wwii squadron patch insignia pictures collection of patches. The 452nd bombardment group was a b17 group that fought with the eighth air force from february 1944 until the end of the second world war. Group the 452nd bomb group flew b17 flying fortresses from deopham green, norfolk, from january 1944. E2587 ww2 us army air force 731 bombardment squadron 452nd bomb. After training in the united states with the boeing b17 flying fortress, the. Wwii 8th aaf 731st bomb sq pilot a2 flight jacket wwii us army air force, 731st bomb squadron, 452nd bomb group type a2 leather flight jacket. When i zoom in, it looks like either a donkey with goggles or some kind of flying. A history of the 452nd bombardment group h 728th, 729th, 730th and 731st. Aeroemblem presents for auction this mint condition, full color, 5 diameter size, 100% embroidery, with merrowed edge, 452nd bombardment group patch from the reunion organization in the 1990s.
These squadron patches are beautifully hand embroidered, just like the original theatre made examples from. Jan 19, 20 the nose art is probably inspired by us nose art andor a squadron patch. Wwii 8th aaf 731st bomb sq pilot a2 flight jacket feb 26. 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. It operates c hercules aircraft providing global airlift. Spreading the gospel of american bomber power around the world through custom uniform patches. The 17th bomb group is the only combat organization to fight all three of the axis powers japan, italy, and germany on three continents asia, africa, and europe. At least we can rule out the one of the 731st bomb squadron, as it would not be logical for the pacific based 120 fighter squadron to get their inspiration from a bomb squadron in the eto. Air force bomb squadron patches flying tigers surplus. The insignia of the 731st bomb squadron, 452nd bomb group. I have one, the 486th bombardment squadron, and will look forward to other examples. Masters series ww2 324th bomb squadron patch by mark nelson free ship. National museum of the united states air force search.
Original wwii army air forces aafsquadron patches page 2. The official patch had a silver ix on a gray field. The nose art is probably inspired by us nose art andor a squadron patch. The 731st bombardment squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. The following is a listing of the bombardment groups and squadrons which operated the b17 during world war 2. Air force 11th bombardment group, heavy usaf veteran locator. Bomb groups national museum of the united states air. Air force patches jim buchanan jbmilart military art. Wwii original squadron patch 409th bomb 93rd group off jacket panda uk made. The squadron patch was used and worn by the squadrons crews during the war, but was never officially recognized by the army air force.