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The group was activated in february 1942 and trained with the b24 liberator. He has access to many designs and will work with you to get the size you want. Army air corps with the 98th bomb group, 415th bomb squadron. The 340 bomb squadron, 97 bomb group, 15th air force patch. The 318th bombardment squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. Air force was part of the army during world war ii, and was also called the army air forces or the air corps. 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. She was transfered to the 97th bomb group in england in august and flown to north africa by captain richard j. It moved to the mediterranean in julyaugust 1942, and was based in palestine. The 343re squadron was assigned to the 40th bomb group at march afb, ca. Established in early 1942 as a b17 flying fortress heavy bombardment squadron. The pyramidiers 98th bomb group h veterans association membership list. However i do find gerdes and leitheiser including photos they were the pilot and copilot of the aircraft that crashed killing colonel karns.

Special thanks to terry horstead for patches 343rd bomb squadron. Media related to 98th bombardment group at wikimedia commons. Air force 11th bombardment group, heavy usaf veteran locator. History and memorabilia of the 40th bomb groupvh, part of. The 345th was assigned to the 462nd bomb group at mcdill field, fl and deactivated on 31 march 1946. Original wwii squadron patches 2 lost worlds collection. Moved to the mediterranean theater, julaug 1942, and served in that area until the end of the war. The 11th bombardment group was activated on hawaii on 1 february 1940 as a medium bomber group. It was originally thought that each usaaf bomb group should be assigned three squadrons, which would have had consecutive numbers, but it was later decided that four squadrons were needed to make the groups effective.

The 415th bombardment group was activated during world war ii as a third air force training and demonstration unit as part of the army air force school of applied tactics. After redesignation as the 415th bombardment squadron, it saw combat in the mediterranean theater of operations, participating in the low level attack on oil refineries near ploie. Most of the missions were flown on the flying jenny. Squadron emblems of the united states air force wikimedia. We have pins, hats, patches, bumper stickers, and may create tshirts if we have enough interest to support an order. The 98th bombardment group was a liberator group that served in the mediterranean theatre from august 1942 until the end of the second world war. John kane flew as group leader for his 98th bomb group, col. A tribute to the crew of the 415th squadron of the 98th bomb. Upthegrove was designated as the group commander, and lieutenant colonel leroy a. His patches are painted on leather, using oilbased paints which are very durable. Thar she blows b24l5co liberator sn 4441468 42nd bomb squadron, 11th bomb group, 7th air force. With the help of a small village and marshal titos men, the crew walked back over the alps.

The squadron is the basic unit in the united states air force. It operates b52 stratofortress aircraft providing strategic bombing capability. Following the attack, early 1942, the 98th squadron was activated and assigned to the 11bg and the 50th recon squadron was redesignated the 431st bomb squadron. The group was reassigned to second air force in early 1944 as a b17 flying fortress replacement training unit. 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.

B24d liberator 4111798 from 98th bomb group, 415th bomb squadron pink lady site statistics. The 2nd bomb group commanding officer, lieutenant colonel robert olds, was aboard haynes b17, along with an nbc radio crew to broadcast news of the interception live across the country. If you are looking for items to proudly recognize the 99th bomb group, or a gift for a 99th bg veteran, check out the items in the 99th bghs supply store. Boeing b17e flying fortress, yankee doodle, 414th squadron, 97th bomb group, 8th air force. The 345th was assigned to the 462nd bomb group at mcdill field, florida and inactivated on 31 march 1946. A tribute to the crew of the 415th squadron of the 98th. It moved to the mediterranean in julyaugust 1942, and was based in.

It was inactivated at avon park army airfield, florida on 1 may 1944. Abmc headquarters 2300 clarendon blvd, suite 500 arlington, va 22201 phone. The 343d squadron was assigned to the 40th bombardment group at march air. Military staff sergeant gunner and cameraman 98th bomb group crew member of b24 liberator serial number 4240520 nicknamed yen tu of the 415th bs, 98th bg, 9th af. The 98th operations group is a component unit of the nevada test and training range. The 343d squadron was assigned to the 40th bomb group at march air force base, california. The squadron was first activated during world war ii as the 25th reconnaissance squadron. Well, it was a brand new squadron and the various jobs were handed out. The pyramidiers, a b24 bomber group, 9th air force, 12th air force, 15th air force. Air force bomb squadron patches flying tigers surplus.

A squadron may be either a mission unit, such as an operational flying squadron, or a functional unit, such as a civil engineer, maintenance, security forces, or transportation squadron. However, the 343rd, 344th, and 345th squadrons were reassigned to b29 groups and redesignated as very heavy bomb squadrons. The 96th bomb squadron 96 bs is part of the 2d bomb wing at barksdale air force, louisiana. Additional costs may incur for euro, south america and african countries. It is assigned to the 4th flight test group of air force reserve command, stationed at randolph field, joint base san antonio, texas.

It is stationed at dyess air force base, texas, where it is an associate unit of the 7th bomb wing. Rainey was designated as the deputy group commander. Add the 340 bomb squadron, 97 bomb group, 15th air force patch to your favorite shirt, vest, cap, or jacket. Bill is an expert in locating records of downed flyers from fighter groups, fighter squadrons, bomb groups, bomb squadrons, reconnaissance units, combat cargo. B24d liberator 4111798 from 98th bomb group, 415th bomb. Original wwii army air forces aafsquadron patches page 2. The 345th bomb squadron is a united states air force reserve squadron, assigned to the 489th bomb group. Missions of the 41 st brian fisher, grandson of andrew fisher, 47th squadron, did extensive research at the national archives in college park, md, copying much of the 41st bomb group s mission reports. Air force 98th bombardment group, heavy usaf veteran locator. On september 25, 1942, the 99th bombardment group heavy was activated at gowan field near boise, idaho. The 95th bombardment group consisted of the 334th, 335th, 336th and 412th bombardment squadrons. The pyramidiers 98th bomb group veterans association. Rans was one of three members of the crew who survived the.

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. 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. Lead for casting insignia came from the drain guitars and was alloyed with tin from. Stone was a member of the 7 th air force, 11 th bombardment group h, 431 st bomb squadron and he flew 40 combat missions as a bombardier on a b24 liberator. The pyramidiers 98th bomb group h veterans association. The squadron was first activated during world war ii as the 345th bombardment squadron. Air force bomb squadron patches air force squadron patches flying tigers surplus page 2. On august 19, twenty four fortresses took part in an attack on the german airfield at abbeville in support of the disastrous raid at dieppe.

Tara copp b24 photographs of wwii 98th bg mission reports. Herb harper, historian 98th bomb groupwing veterans association keywords. Herb harper, historian 98th bomb group wing veterans association keywords. According to the relevant government agency, it is currently active. The 343d squadron was assigned to the 40th bomb group at march air force. It was equipped with a20s, a24s, a26s, b25s, and p39s. Patch with early 345th bombardmenbt squadron emblem, 345th bombardment squadron emblem. To upload a copy, click on the photo you want, then scroll to the right corner of the photograph where the stacked boxes are and select the size you wish to keep, then right click save as. The 98th trained for bombardment missions with b24 liberators during the first half of 1942. Other elements of the 98th that are still active,are the 344th air refueling squadron and 415th test. Jack woods 389th bomb group, all of whom attacked and bombed their assigned targets. The crew of the 415th bomb squadron of the 98th bomb group bottom row from left to right john norris lower ball gunner. 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. Ww2 army air corps air force unit records research ww2.

Mar 15, 2012 anniversary of the last mission of the 415th squadron of the 98th bomb group. The records show that she was transferred to the 2nd bomb group on november 14, 1943 but there is no evidence that she ever flew with them, and hells kitchen was salvaged overseas in may 1944. Us army air force, corps wwii squadron patch insignia pictures. The aircraft was lost near the target ploesti, barcanesti romania on 1 august 1943. The pyramidiers 98th bomb group veterans association is registered business and is a corporation for nonprofit under local business registration law. The 345th bomb squadron is a united states air force reserve squadron, assigned to the. 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. Those b17s that arrived on hawaii before the attack on pearl harbor went to the 5th bombardment group. The 98th bomb squadron was a unit of the 12th bomb group and was not a unit of the 98th bomb group.

B24j liberator 4252038 from the 451st bomb group in flight b24 liberator is parked at poltava airbase one of the shuttle mission bases in russia 11 april 1945 b24 liberator of no 356 squadron raf in the pacific theatre of operations b24l 4441534 90th bg, 319th bs say uncle nose art b24 damaged by flak in a raid over ploesti rumania. This site presents a historical documentary of the 40th bomb group very heavy flying its b29 superfortresses during the pacific and east asia air offensive of ww2 as part of the global 20th air force, u. A b24 bomber group 9th air force, 12th air force and 15th air force. Established as a b24 liberator reconnaissance squadron in early 1942.

Siggy custompaints group and squadron patches to order. The 344th was assigned to the 444th bomb group at davismonthan field, arizona and inactivated on 1 october 1946. Constituted as 98th bombardment group heavy on 28 jan 1942. Awarded another duc for participation in the lowlevel assault on oil refineries at ploesti on 1 aug 1943. In november 1940 it was redesignated as a heavy bombardment group, although it would not receive recognisably heavy bombers until the start of 1942. Assigned to ninth af in nov 1942, to twelfth af in sep 1943, and to fifteenth af in nov 1943. My 546th patch, which many of you have seen, is siggys work. Click image to zoom 418th bomb squadron 100th bomb group beautifully embroidered 5 inch diameter patch. The 344th was assigned to the 444th bomb group at davismonthan field, az and deactivated on 1 october 1946.

Established as a b17 flying fortress heavy bomber squadron. The reports include a trove of information on all four squadrons combat missions, such as datetimelocation of missions, crew rosters. The flight was led by major caleb vance haynes, commanding officer of the 49th bombardment squadron, flying b17 number 80. A list of boeing b17 flying fortresses which were assigned to the 4th bomb squadron. The pyramidiers98th bomb group veterans association is registered business and is a corporation for nonprofit under local business registration law. I am past historian of the 98th bomb group wing veterans association i do not find jack elliotts name in my files. Missions of the 41 st brian fisher, grandson of andrew fisher, 47th squadron, did extensive research at the national archives in college park, md, copying much of the 41st bomb groups mission reports. Site edited and maintained by doug cook last update april 11, 2009 contacts from 97 th bg and 414 th squadron and others welcome. The 415th flight test flight is a united states air force reserve squadron. Brians squadron patches of wwii collection of patches from. It was last assigned to the 88th bombardment group.