Please send corrections and additions and we will update the site periodically. Please post and exchange information on b24 bomb group 485th, 15th army air corps. Brians squadron patches of wwii collection of patches from. B24h15fo liberator yankee doodle dandy 4252718 485th bomb group 828th bomb squadron. Oct 23, 2004 he was in the 8th squadron 3rd bomb wing in korea in aprox 19501952. 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.
Brown is the squadron commanding officer as of this date. The 47th wing consisted of four, heavy bombardment groups. 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. This patch of the 586th measures 4 78 inches horizontally across the bottom, and 5 12 inches vertically from top to bottom. Welcome to the official web site of the 485th bomb group association. A more complete reference is the book combat squadrons of the air force world war ii edited by maurer maurer, but it can be misleading in that it often uses postwar designs for the illustration of the. Please post and exchange information on b24 bomb group 485th. He returned to the country as a master sergeant and was commissioned a 1st lt. The 485th air expeditionary wing is a provisional united states air force unit assigned to air combat command. 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. Combat mission record with 445th bomb group lt robert.
Just one month later, he paid the ultimate sacrifice for his country when his aircraft was shot down over bulgaria when he and his crew were returning from a bombing mission over romania june 28, 1944. Jimmy was transferred to the 453rd bomb group where walter matthau also of hollywood fame was assigned. Official home of the 450th bomb group memorial association. Usaaf squadron patches these squadron patches are beautifully hand embroidered, just like the original theatre made examples from wwii.
My father was assigned to the 458th bombardment group h in october 1943. My dad was commander of the 829th bomb squadron, 485th bomb group, stationed at venosa, italy. Ww 2 a2 831st bomb squadron 485th bomb group 15th air. The wing was originally constituted as the 485th bombardment group heavy and activated on 20 september 1943.
Bomb group for sale military collectibles for sale. Stop by the 485th bomb group 828th 829th 830th 831st sq. 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. Ww 2 a2 831st bomb squadron 485th bomb group 15th air force jacket. Original 828th squadron, 485th bomb group world war ii photo original photo of the time not a repro, copy, or scan quantity. The 92nd bg was directed to set up and operate the 111 ccrc combat crew replacement center. Each patch symbolizes the use of a form of light while holding a bomb. I am trying to find loading lists for the missions flown by the 485th bomb group s 828 bomb squadron out of venosa, italy during wwii. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Liberator yankee doodle dandy 4252718 485th bomb group 828th bomb squadron. For further information, please see the contact us page.
He is talking to dee lynn who found him after 40 years of looking for some one to tell her what happen to her dad 70 years ago when pilot lt. Air force historical research agency, 600 chennault circle, building 1405, maxwell air force base, al 361126424. It was active during world war ii in the mediterranean theater of operations as a consolidated b24 liberator unit, where it earned a distinguished unit citation. Five from the 464th bomb group the 15th army air force, based in. 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. Official homepage of the 385th bomb group association. Also the 484th,451th and,455th stationed in italy with the15th aaf in.
Constituted as 485th bombardment group heavy on 14 sep 1943 and activated on 10 sep. The information herein is not flawless, but is as accurate as our sources. Clement bird, was equipped with b24h and j models equipped with h2x. This is an original aerial photo taken by the 485th bomb group of a raid on linz, austria. Leather patched a2 jacket of b24 gunner posted in flight clothing. The 586th bomb squadron was the third squadron of the 394th bomb group who flew b26 marauders in the european theater during wwii. My dad was commander of the 829th bomb squadron, 485th bomb group, stationed at venosa. To see how the 484 th fit into the structure of the fifteenth air force, take a look at the fifteenth air force website. Thanks to doctorbaseball for the jpegs of 756th bomb squadron and 459th bombardment group patches. Patch with later unofficial 485th bombardment group emblem. The 867th bombardment squadron s b24s were left in their allmetal finish, and could be identified by offset quartered black squares painted on the tail. Wwii original squadron patch 409th bomb 93rd group off jacket panda uk made. Following ve day, the squadron returned to the united states and began training with the boeing b29 superfortress at smoky hill army air field, kansas, before inactivating in august 1946.
The 449th bomb group was composed of four squadrons the 716th, 717th, 718th, and 719th. History and memorabilia of the 40th bomb groupvh, part of. 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. I saw this jacket on an auction site and just wanted to preserve and share the photos. Original 8x10 aerial photo b24s bomb linz austria 4. The 812th bomb squadron, under the command of capt. Original wwii army air forces aafsquadron patches page 2. I would forward any emails to him as he is residing in an extended care facility.
The 321st bomb group and all squadron s insignia s numerical designation, 3,2,1 bombs falling. Original wwii squadron patches 2 lost worlds collection. Boettcher 15th army air corps 55th bomb wing 485th bomb group 828th squadron combat crew 7 died of war injuries 1448, after 52 missions. Boettcher, was born 4124 in davenport, iowa and was the youngest of three brothers. No squadron played a more dynamic role in achieving a decisive victory in world war ii and in the maintenance of a lasting peace than the 393d bomb squadron bs. This site is a tribute to those who served with the 458th bomb group during world war ii. Ww2 army air corps air force unit records research ww2. The 1944 special issue of the national geographic magazine includes several pages of squadron insignia and is a good, but incomplete reference. Click image to zoom 418th bomb squadron 100th bomb group beautifully embroidered 5 inch diameter patch. Dedication this website is dedicated to the men and women who went to war with the 486th bombardment group heavy. The 814th bomb squadron, under the command of capt. Air force bomb squadron patches air force squadron patches flying tigers surplus page 2.
This was an original crew assigned to the 485 th and the entire crew survived the war. 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. Air force patches jim buchanan jbmilart military art. B24 liberator shoo shoo baby 66th bomb squadron 44th bomb group. Mixed in with the other items were these decals and decal on leather patch. Cannon, usmc, on medal of honor day on december 7, 1941, 1st lt george h. I apologize for the poor quality photos pulled from the auction site. Constituted 388th bombardment squadron light on january 28, 1942. The 92nd bomb group was directed to exchange their new b17f aircraft with the 97th bomb group s b17e aircraft. The 828th bombardment squadron was a squadron of the united states army air forces. They show an a2 jacket from the 485th bomb group, 828th squadron apparently from a b24 aircraft named life. Tara copp b24 photographs of wwii 98th bg mission reports.
Original photo 485th bomb group b24 bomber pilot italy. Air force bomb squadron patches flying tigers surplus. Moved to the mediterranean theater, marapr 1944, with the air echelon receiving additional training in tunisia before joining the ground echelon in. The squadron patches of each 482nd bomb group are clearly visible on the web pages. The group was formed in the united states in september 1943. Robert knapp, was the first group to fly from the united states to an overseas base in a single mass flight. Aircraft patches 305th bomb group 365th bomb squadron. B24 f7a liberator bomber 4264047 patched up piece nose art. Training of the ground echelon proceeded in a normal and satisfactory manner. Leather patched a2 jacket of b24 gunner flight clothing.
Crouchley and his wife dorothy, pose for their wedding photo in 1943. Memorandum about 487th bomb group insignia there was no official insignia for the 487th bomb group or any of its four bomb squadrons 836th, 837th, 838th and 839th during world war ii. Its original squadrons were the newly activated 828th, 829th, and 830th bombardment squadrons, which were joined a few days later by the 831st bombardment squadron at gowen field, idaho. It is also a tribute to crew 74, of which my father, samuel d. B24h15fo liberator yankee doodle dandy 4252718 485th bomb group 828th bomb squadron yankee doodle dandy nose art luftwaffe rare photos helicopters airplanes wwii aircraft doodles b24 of the 485th bomb group over europe, wwii. Its last assignment was with 485th bombardment group stationed at smoky hill army airfield, kansas. Debut for debach it was the very first combat mission. This squadron had alley oop holding a green aerial bomb in his left hand, while riding atop a flying purple pterodactyl with 2 yellow aerial bombs, tied to its tail. The wing was last known to be active during operation iraqi freedom in 2003 at tabuk regional airport, saudi arabia, in 2003. At the end of the war the group was used to transfer personnel to japan and to help allied prisoners of war held near tokyo. Cross, the air medal and the 19th bomb group special award. The wing was first activated as the 485th bombardment group. The squadron flew four combat missions beginning on september 6, 1942.
Dec 22, 2012 aircraft patches 305th bomb group 365th bomb squadron stay safe and healthy. Wee willie and the photo that started it all above is b17 wee willie. Unit history october january training in the 6th squadron came to a halt on october 16th. Us army air force, corps wwii squadron patch insignia pictures.
A tribute and permanent record of the men and aircraft of the 450th bg h. 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. The proud history of this unit began with its constitution as the 393d bombardment squadron bms on february 28, 1944 by the army air forces aaf. Patches wwii us army air force air corps units above 200 patches wwii us navy aviation squadron patches. The 828th bombardment squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. As a provisional unit, the 485 aew may be inactivated or activated at any time by air combat command. Air force was part of the army during world war ii, and was also called the army air forces or the air corps. The 449th equipped with b24 liberator bombers was a typical heavy bombardment group of the 15th air force. Mission this website was created to preserve and perpetuate the history of the 486th bomb group. Wwii original squadron patch 400th bomb 90th group off jacket. Please post and exchange information on b24 bomb group 485th, 15th army air. Unit records are useful in piecing together stories about a unit or group, as well as about individuals who. Group the wing was originally constituted as the 485th bombardment group heavy and activated on 20 september 1943.
For more details see the 494th bomb group h association website. Activated as a b24 liberator squadron in late 1943. Ww 2 a2 831st bomb squadron 485th bomb group 15th air force jacket in collectibles, militaria, ww ii 193945, original period items, united states, patches ebay. Fred rabo, arrived from the united states in september of 1943 with 12 new b17s equipped with the u.
Manufactured version h2s radar units known as h2x mickey. The 465 th heavy bombardment group arrived at the base on october 7 and the training of this group was rigidly governed by war department requirements, the 2 nd air force, and 16 th bombardment operational training wing policies. Unfortunately, they had been stored in an attic for many years, there is storage dirt and the decals have stuck themselves together. Air force bomb squadron patches air force squadron patches flying tigers surplus. Crouchley was assigned to the 828th bombardment squadron, 485th bombardment group, foggia, italy, and went into combat in may 1944. The 831st was an experienced consolidated b24 liberator squadron. The wing was first activated as the 485th bombardment group, a consolidated b24 liberator heavy bombardment group that served with fifteenth air force during wo. I had a large group given to me yesterday from the family of a b29 pilot. I am tracing his roots during the war and alread found information about him in the 82nd fighter group 96th fighter squadron from 19411945. History books aircraft time line commanders main bases component units assigned to history. Original huge painted leather ww2 15th air force bomb group missions area patch.
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