Usaf 91st bomb group heavy 401st bomb squadron patch4 patch track page views with auctivas free counter. Stories of the 41 st stories and personal accounts. The 91st bomb group memorial associations bgma purpose is to keep alive the spirit of the 91st bg h and to maintain the fellowship of all those who fought. They are the actual daytoday records of the squadrons missions and movements from the inception of the group through the end of the war. A b17 named my darling also tail number 4231578 was in this formation.
Wwii aac aaf squadron insignia patch page 2 units above 200. Air force 91st bombardment group, heavy usaf veteran locator. The 324th bomb squadrons forgotten final mission boeing b17s from the 324th bomb squadron, 91st bomb group, fly in formation on the way to their to pilsen, czechoslovakia, april 25, 1945. They are very good items for decorating your flight jackets. The 91st bomb group, known more informally as the ragged irregulars, flew 340 missions between 7november1942. In february 1944, the 91st bomb group h 324th bomb squadron, first crew of little patches and this b17g was transferred to the 401st bomb squadron at. The 701st tactical air support squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. Details for our 2019 reunion will be announced in the polebrook post group historian. The following group and squadron histories were researched and written by vic maslen of the 401st bomb group historical society uk.
It is dedicated to the mighty men of the 381st bomb group stationed in ridgewell, england during ww ii. During world war ii the squadron was active as the 401st bombardment squadron and served in combat in the european theater of. The 401st made its combat debut on 26 november 1943, taking part in the largest eighth air force raid yet carried out. It operates b52 stratofortress aircraft providing strategic bombing capability. Thar she blows b24l5co liberator sn 4441468 42nd bomb squadron, 11th bomb group, 7th air force. War is a narrative voiced by calm, analytical announcers who examine the past from an academic distance. Original ww 2 aaf 322nd bomb squadron 91st bomb group 8th air. The 401st bomb squadron of the 91st bomb group flew a mission on 06mar1944. B17f 91st bomb group 401st bomb squadron 425729 world war.
The 91st tactical fighter squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. Additional costs may incur for euro, south america and african countries. Aac 320th bomb squadron 90th bomb group aac 321st bomb squadron 90th bomb group aac 321st fighter squadron 326th fighter group aac 322nd troop cargo squadron 14th transport aac 324th bomb squadron 91st bomb group 8th aac 324th fighter group 12th aaf aac 325th bomb squadron,92nd bomb group. Ww 2 army air force 367th bombardment squadron 306th bg 8th af patch inv p3. The group lost one of its 35 bombers during transit when a 401st b17 crashed in fog into a hillside near cushendall, northern ireland, killing 8 of the crew and a flight surgeon. Ww ii era 323rd bomb squadron rko studios canvas patch.
Aaf squadron patch, hand painted, 401st bombardment. Original wwii ww2 320th bombardment squadron 90th bomb group 5th aaf patch. It was last assigned to the 601st tactical air control wing at bergstrom afb, texas, where it was inactivated on 31 january 1980. Photo taken on guam,marianas islands on may 4,1945. Before dday these were predominantly strategic bombing missions, hitting targets like aircraft factories, air fields and oil facilities. The group, then composed of the 14th, 26th, 42nd bomb squadrons and 50th recon squadron conducted flying operation from hawaii with the douglas b18 twinengine bomber. This site was first posted in 1993 when a search for information on the web about the 381st was scarce. Ww2 usaaf squadron patch acts cadet training squad. Air force 11th bombardment group, heavy usaf veteran locator. Beginning in 1941, the group transitioned into the boeing b17 flying fortress flying patrol and. The 96th bomb squadron 96 bs is part of the 2d bomb wing at barksdale air force, louisiana.
The 91st bomb group is most noted as the unit in which the bomber memphis belle flew, and for having suffered the greatest number of losses of any heavy bomb group in world war ii. Miss traveler b24j165co liberator sn 4440530 98th bomb squadron, 11th bomb group, 7th air force. The 323rd bomb squadron flew b17 flying fortress aircraft in the 91st bomb group, first air division, 8th aaf in england from bassingbourn air base from september 1942 to july 1945. The 91st bomb group heavy was an air combat unit of the united states army air forces. 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.
Bomb groups national museum of the united states air. The 91st bomb group moved by squadrons to the united kingdom, beginning with the 324th bomb. Feb 28, 20 original ww 2 aaf 322nd bomb squadron 91st bomb group 8th air force patch. Our photo album shares some memories of the reunions events and participants.
Ww2 usaaf squadron patch acts cadet training squad ww2 torpedo pt boat sqdn patch ron 14th with tex ww2 usaaf squadron patch acts cadet training squad ww2 375th 8th usaaf fighter squadron with text ww2 torpedo pt boat sqdn patch ron 14th without ww2 375th 8th usaaf fighter squadron no text wwii tuskegee airmae red tail. Choose an aircraft group for its markings, airfields, missions and more. Bombardment squadron patch for sale collectible entertainment. Thank you for visiting the official web site of the 401st bombardment group association. The 322d bomb squadron moved to gander on 30 september, and prestwick on 1 october, followed by one day by the 401st bomb squadron. Oneill has participated in 20 raids over enemy territory. Heres a patchedpainted a2 jacket from the 401st bomb group 614th bomb squadron 8th aaf it belonged to ball turret gunner who flew on a well known b17. Its last was assigned to the 91st bombardment group, stationed at drew field, florida. Assigned 91st bombardment group, heavytrianglea sep, 1943 command.
The group was then assigned to 2nd air force at walla. Activities included visits to the national museum of the us air force and the champaign aviation museum, and more. Usaf 91st bomb group heavy 401st bomb squadron patch4 patch track page views with auctivas free counter other products from militaryplus. Dec 5, 2018 images of people, places and equipment associated with the 447th bomb group and 711th squadron. Many thanks to merle choffel who transcribed this information for the 91st bomb group website. During its service in world war ii the unit consisted of the 322nd, 323rd, 324th, and 401st bomb squadrons. The insignia of the 401st bomb squadron, 91st bomb group. Click image to zoom 351st bomb squadron 100th bomb group beautifully embroidered 5 inch diameter patch.
B17f 91st bomb group 401st bomb squadron 425729 site statistics. He later married lieutenant helen pierson, an army nurse stationed at the nearby 163rd general hospital at. One of the many groups of the eighth air force sent to england to participate in this enormous struggle was the 487th bombardment group heavy, which was based at army air forces station 7 near the village of lavenham, england in 19441945. Has rko studios and prop department stamps on back.
Bomb group for sale military collectibles for sale. Major john d davis was commanding officer of the 401st bomb squadron, 91st bomb group, based at bassingbourn from december 1944 to june 1945. The 91st bombardment group, also known as the ragged irregulars, consisted of the 322nd, 323rd, 324th and 401st bombardment squadrons. Unique us 614th bomb squadron 401st bomb group 8th air force jacket patch. The 401st bombardment group was a b17 flying fortress group that fought with the eighth air force from november 1943 until the end of the war in europe. B17 91st bomb group 401st bomb squadron site statistics. Little patches 91st bomb group h the 91st bomb group. P38 lightning andover hants station 406 england 1944. 401st bombardment squadron 91st bombardment group 8th air force. The 351st bomb group association held its 42nd annual reunion in dayton.
Donations may be sent to 351st bomb group association, attn. Its last assignment was with the 81st tactical fighter wing, stationed at raf bentwaters, england. Beginning in 1941, the group transitioned into the boeing b17 flying fortress flying patrol and search missions off the hawaiian islands. The ball turret is one position on a plane that had to be the most terrifying place to be. This crew is listed on speical order 186 issued by hq 314th bw as being in the 39th bomb group vh. Children and grandchildren of the 401st veterans will be able to pinpoint where their family members were at any given time. 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. 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.
The cluster was awarded for his skill in bringing a. Wwii original squadron patch 490th bomb 341st group burma bridge busters cbi. Product description beautiful embroidered novelty patch. Wwii army air force photo album 401st squadron 91st. A triangle symbol 91st bg squadrons identification codes. B17 91st bomb group 401st bomb squadron world war photos. Boeing b17 flying fortress usaaf 401st bomb group 612th bomb squadron 401st bomb group b17 bomber plane formation 8th air force original wwii 91st bomb bombardment group the ragged irregulars book history war memoi. The daily reports from the 324th bomb squadron is part of that vast store of administrative detail. Help keep this spirit alive by joining the 91st bgma. B17f 91st bomb group 401st bomb squadron 425729 world. The list is in order of aircraft group type, then number. Eighth air force, 19 january 1942 22 february 1944 viii bomber command, c. B17f10ve flying fortress buccaneer of the 91st bomb group 401st bomb squadron 425729 code lle. Usaf 91st bomb group heavy 401st bomb squadron patch.
Group the 91st bombardment group heavy was activated at harding field, louisiana on 15april1942 and went to macdill field, florida for the first phase of training from 16may1942 to 25june1942. Lg 322nd bomb squadron or 323rd bomb squadron df 324th bomb squadron ll 401st bomb. In february 1944, the 91st bomb group h 324th bomb squadron, first crew of little patches and this b17g was transferred to the 401st bomb squadron at the end of april 1944 with part of her first crew and captain thomas h. Ww 2 us army 11th antisubmarine 831st bombardment squadron patch inv g986. April 1942 the beginning dailies of the 401st squadron. 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. The group formed at harding field on 15 april 1942, with the same four squadrons that it contained for the rest of the war. The 91st bomb group memorial associations bgma purpose is to keep alive the spirit of the 91st bg h and to maintain the fellowship of all those who fought together in wwii from af station 121 in bassingbourn, england from 1942 1945. War is a narrative voiced by calm, analytical announcers who examine the past from an. They are based on many years of research and served as the original source for much of the crew and mission data presented on this website. Jan 30, 2017 aircraft and airmen of the 8th af 91st bomb group. 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.
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. It was last assigned to the 601st tactical air control wing at bergstrom afb, texas, where it was inactivated on 31 january 1980 during world war ii the squadron was active as the 401st bombardment squadron and served in combat in the european theater of operations. You can doubleclick a group, click a group and click submit, or click a group and hit enterreturn key. The 401st was famous for painting the backs of their jackets.
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