The 91st bomb group blog is a tool to help people looking for information about particular 91st veterans e. Usaaf unit identification aircraft markings wikipedia. Raf kimbolton and the 379th bombardment group heavy. Its last assignment was with the 81st tactical fighter wing, stationed at raf bentwaters, england. Kit bag 91st bomb group memphis belle eastman leather. The first color markings for b17s appeared in july 1944 when the 1st combat bomb wing 91st, 381st, and 398th bomb groups painted the empennage of their airplanes bright red. Assigned 91st bombardment group, heavytrianglea sep, 1943 command. History of the toby jug home of the 918th bomb group.
Air force 91st bombardment group, heavy usaf veteran locator. The 96th bomb squadron 96 bs is part of the 2d bomb wing at barksdale air force, louisiana. Great early world war ii jacket patch for the united states army air forces 324th bomb squadron, 91st bomb group, 8th air force original owner pete deboy sp. Ww ii era 323rd bomb squadron rko studios canvas patch. Bombardment group for sale war collectibles for sale. Squadron codes 322 bs lg 323 bs or 324 bs df 401 bs ll.
Donations may be sent to 351st bomb group association, attn. The 91st bombardment group was a heavy bomber group equipped with the b17 and that formed part of the eighth air forces strategic bomber force from november 1942 until the end of the second war world. Squadron salton sea design based on the book the u. United states collectable wwii air force patches for sale ebay. Stories of the 41 st stories and personal accounts. Wwii aac aaf squadron insignia patch page 2 units above 200. Bomb group for sale military collectibles for sale. As a little kid, i didnt know or care about details such as which bomb group he was in 487th or the name of his plane, i just knew that he was a navigator and sat in the nose under the clear dome and next to the two little windows and that his pilots name was otto petr.
Bassingbourn supposedly had the best facilities of any usaaf base in the united kingdom. The 351st bomb group association is a nonprofit public charity 501 c 3. 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. Wwii aac aaf squadron insignia patch page units below 200.
One in a series of world war 2 wwii, ww2 aircraft insignia designs, this tee shirt features the 91st bombardment group, who flew b17 flying fortress aircraft. This is a remake of super rare world war ii 422nd night fighter squadron. New listing lot of 31 wwii military navy army patch collection. Most of the 8th air force air crewmen who survived world war ii are now gone. The 91st bomb group, known more informally as the ragged irregulars, flew 340 missions between 7november1942 and 25april1945 in 9,591 sorties dropping 22,142 tons of bombs. Ww2 17th airborne paratrooper glider artillery worn pocket patch moth nips. Jul 02, 2016 these rare photographs tell the story of the 91st bomb group, 8th air force in wwii. Wwii era 323rd bomb squadron 4 12 inch canvas patch. Preserve the memories of our heroes whose duty was.
Army air force bomb group operating from the united kingdom 26,459 tons of ordnance. Has rko studios and prop department stamps on back. The daily location of the wwii veterans unit and any movements they made. Transferred to the 323rd bombardment group by the raf on july 14, 1943, the 323rd flew its first combat mission from this airfield to the abbeville marshalling yard on july 16, 1943.
Help keep this spirit alive by joining the 91st bgma. A triangle denoted the 1st bombardment wing later 1st air division. Daily reports from the 324th bomb squadron from our viewpoint today, the second world war was a blackandwhite pageant of men and machines battling across or above a grainy, forgotten landscape. Aac 358th bomb squadron 303rd bomb group wwii wo txt triblend tshirt. Lenaz, tail gunner 42003830 aboard the b17 mary lou 4297504 which was assigned to the 91st bombardment group, 323rd bomb squadron during wwii. Original ww 2 aaf 322nd bomb squadron 91st bomb group 8th air. The 91st bomb group arrived in england the first week of october 1942 and. In june 1945, the 379th transferred from raf kimbolton and the base was closed temporarily.
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. Dec 31, 2014 the 379th bomb group holds the record for the most tonnage dropped of any u. It operates b52 stratofortress aircraft providing strategic bombing capability. Ww2 91st bomb squadron flying fortress patch shirt gear slim fit tshirt.
Research a wwii veterantrace his steps through the war. At first letters were yellow in color, but after only a few had been so painted, the color was changed in july 1943 to insignia blue for easier reading. Ww2 usaaf squadron patch acts cadet training squad. The 401st bombardment squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. This squadron is from the famed memphis belle, which in may 1943 became the first usaaf heavy bomber craft to complete 25 european missions and then return.
Air force patches jim buchanan jbmilart military art. Jul 03, 2017 jul 3, 2017 324th bombardment squadron 91st bomb group. You can literally trace the steps of your wwii veteran. The 379th holds the record for most missions flown. The 379th bomb group holds the record for the most tonnage dropped of any u. Often the names of ships or number of the landing crafts a veteran traveled. And the somewhat awkwardly named 91st bomb group h restaurant was just part of that ww2 nostalgia a cozy establishment designed to resemble a bombedout french or was it english. The 91st tactical fighter squadron is an inactive united states air force unit.
Groups were identified by a letter superimposed on the symbol. As far back as i can remember i knew that my dad flew in b17s in wwii. 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. 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. Authentic a2 william gibson 91st bomb group h flight horsehide jacket size 40. This squadron is from the famed memphis belle, which in may 1943 became the first usaaf heavy bomber craft to complete 25 european. Lenaz flew an incredible 35 missions before returning home. The 586th bomb squadron was the third squadron of the 394th bomb group who flew b26 marauders in the european theater during wwii. Original wwii army air forces squadron patches lost worlds. Nice copy of the group patch for the 91st bomb group 8th usaaf who flew out of bassingbourn cambridgeshire in ww2 and whose ranks contained the. Items that are personalised with insignia, are nonreturnable.
Additional costs may incur for euro, south america and african countries. P38 lightning andover hants station 406 england 1944. Usaaf squadron patches these squadron patches are beautifully hand embroidered, just like the original theatre made examples from wwii. The 91st bomb group, known more informally as the ragged irregulars, flew 340 missions between. New listing lot of 36 wwii military navy army patch. We are a wwii reenactment group that uses the academic version of lockheed martin prepare3d or flight simulator x or steam to teach virtual pilots how to fly period aircraft such as the b17, p47, p51, spit, c47 and pby catalina and learn about the history of the 91st and the ragged irregulars of bassingbourn while reenacting their missions. Original wwii army air forces aaf squadron patches collection. Patches, united states, original period items, ww ii 193945. 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. Eighth air force, 19 january 1942 22 february 1944 viii bomber command, c. Army patch book ww2 leather hand painted patch, its a replica of the leather patches used by. Us air force combat units of world war ii description. The group formed at harding field on 15 april 1942, with the same four squadrons that it contained for the rest of the war.
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War is a narrative voiced by calm, analytical announcers who examine the past from an academic distance. Operated with eighth af until assignment to ninth in oct 1943. Specially chosen for its fame in wwii, the 91st bombardment group flew with the 8th air. Personnel of the 322nd bomb group ride a bomb trolley past b26 maraduers. Its last was assigned to the 91st bombardment group, stationed at drew field, florida. War is a narrative voiced by calm, analytical announcers who examine the past from an. The remainder of the 1st air division began using color schemes in september, but each combat wing adopted a different method, depicted in the link below under external. These rare photographs tell the story of the 91st bomb group, 8th air force in wwii. Original wwii aaf 12th air force patch bullion, italianmade, no glow. The 91st bomb group memorial associations bgma purpose is to keep alive. Jan 30, 2017 aircraft and airmen of the 8th af 91st bomb group.
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