Aug 02, 2012 yeah, i agree, the type of sewingmaterial looks ww2,603rd bombardment sqd of the 398th group, the design is a ww2 disney one, there were a few variations in the manufacturing of the patch, but its a good one, nice patch. Pacific duplicate vintage patch available for sale or trade 71st pursuit sq. The 398th was activated on 1 march 1943, equipped with the b17 and began to prepare to move to europe. The 398th fis was activated in november 1956 at hamilton afb and scheduled to receive f104s.
The insignia of the 603rd bomb squadron, 398th bomb group. Today bomb squadrons are considered to be part of the combat air force caf along with fighter squadrons. It was inactivated at avon park army field, florida on may 1, 1944. Below are logo indentification patches associated with the 398th bomb group. I created this site to help others research the history of the 390th bomb group. I will be offering this distressed weathered style of patches, on all of my future artwork. Yeah, i agree, the type of sewingmaterial looks ww2,603rd bombardment sqd of the 398th group, the design is a ww2 disney one, there were a few variations in the manufacturing of the patch, but its a good one, nice patch. To give this new patch, the look of being worn through many combat missions.
His patches are painted on leather, using oilbased paints which are very durable. The group was awarded two distinguished unit citations, the first for bombing shipyards at bremen, whilst under heavy attack, on 8 october 1943 and the second was awarded to the 1st bomb division as a whole for flying without fighter protection to bomb. Smith prepared the original diary as a set of the following titled columns, date, location of target and degree of difficulty. Patch with unofficial 398th bombardment group emblem. The 398th bombardment group was a b17 group that served with the eighth air force from may 1944 until the end of the war in europe. See more ideas about nose art, military art and patches. Specializing in rare squadron patches from wwii for the navy g1 and u. Activities include periodic reunions for its members, the designation and institution of permanent memorials that will retain a legacy. The velocity of the shard was so great as to drive the insignia through the skin.
Prepared for combat with b17s, but interrupted these activities. They also sent detachments to join bases in north africa at benghazi no. 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. Thu unit was initially formed with four bomb squadrons 393d, 398th, 421st, and 507th, being a mixture of both newlyconstituted and reassigned units. Welcome to the official 398th bomb group memorial association web pages, or informally the 398th web pages clearing and colder click for info. Army air force a2 flight jacket, the back painted, depicting a voluptuous redhead pinup with the legend.
It was last assigned to the 303d bombardment wing, stationed at davismonthan air force base, arizona. Vietnam usaf 602nd bomb squadron 398th bomb group patch. The 316th bombardment squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. Bomb groups national museum of the united states air. Patch with unofficial 398th bombardment group emblem the 398th air expeditionary group is a provisional united states air force unit assigned to the united states air forces in europe. Constituted 388th bombardment squadron light on january 28, 1942. Air force patches jim buchanan jbmilart military art. The 100th bomb group foundation is dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of firsthand historical accounts of the men, missions and machines that fought in the skies over europe during wwii. Siggy custompaints group and squadron patches to order. The 381st bomb group flew b17 flying fortresses from ridgewell, essex between june 1943 and april 1945.
See more ideas about nose art, wwii and ww2 aircraft. Air force 308th bombardment group, heavy usaf veteran locator. Army air corps 550th bomb squadron 385th bomb group,550d,550bg, bombardment, army,air,corps, unit crest, vector image, patch, shoulder sleeve insignia, shoulder,sleeve, insignia, eng,bde. It covers all squadrons that were constituted or redesignated as bombardment squadron sometime during their active service. Smith was a navigator with nolan thompsons crew in the 602nd squadron. See this dolphin megapod, caught on an underwater camera, dining on baitfish. Prepared for combat with b17s, but interrupted these activities from jul to dec 1943 to train replacement crews for other organizations. The patch was only used for about eighteen months, and shows donald duck in an aviator suit holding a bomb. Disneydesigned patch for us 398th bomb squadron, 21st bomb. Units in this list are assigned to nearly every major command in the united states air force. Disneydesigned patch for us 398th bomb squadron, 21st bomb group, 3rd af used 18 mos stay safe and healthy. The 379th bomb group wwii association is organized to perpetuate the history the 379th bomb group h ww ii, to remember and honor the memory of lost comrades, and to educate present and future generations. Brown leather short jacket with cloth elasticated cuffs and waistband.
Nov 29, 2016 usaf 398th bomb group patch 601st squadron patches devil baby hell from heaven. The 398th was formed in the united states in 1943 and was stationed in nuthampstead, england from april 1944 until june 1945. The group was constituted and activated almost a year after the japanese attack on pearl harbor forced the united states into the second world war. My 546th patch, which many of you have seen, is siggys work. The jacket has a zip fastener and two patch pockets with flap fastening. Us airforce nara images via wikipedia ww2db worldwarphoto. The group was known as the flying eightballs and each b24 liberator it flew was decorated with a winged bomb cartoon of an 8ball pool ball over which were superimposed eyes and the nose of a bomb in the squadron colour. A group for anyone associated with or interested in the 398th bomb group. Clemens, mi 73rd bomb squadron, 11th af alaska canvas duplicate vintage patch available for sale or trade 73rd bomb squadron, 11th af alaska leather 76th fighter squadron, 23rd fighter group, 14th af cbi 77th bomb sq.
List of united states air force bomb squadrons wikipedia. A2 flight jackets poor is the nation that has no heroes. Air to air shot of a 398th bomb group, 603rd squadron, n7f b17 dropping bombs. He has access to many designs and will work with you to get the size you want. Bomb groups national museum of the united states air force. The 389th bombardment group was one of the relatively small number of eighth air force groups to operate the b24 liberator throughout the war in europe. This is a disneydesigned patch for the united states army air forces 398th bomber squadron, 21st bomber group, 3rd air force. The squadron was activated in 1943, and after briefly serving as a replacement training unit, moved to england where it saw combat in the european. Moved to england in apr 1944 and assigned to eighth af. The 603d bombardment squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. Emblem of the 398th bomb squadron, very heavy world war ii. Wwii squadron patch insignia pictures collection of patches.
The 398th bomb group flew b17 flying fortresses from nuthampstead, hertfordshire on strategic bombing raids over germany. This bomb group was a highly decorated group, and was involved in the many hard targets during the war. Description original 600 bomb squadron, 398th bomb group a2 flight jacket with painted back. The history of squadron patches part i by jeff eberle. Superb 398th 398 bomb group squadron 8th aaf ww2 a2. The 398th bomb group, 603rd bomb squadron, bomb dump, nuthampstead. Original 600 bomb squadron, 398th bomb group a2 flight. It was activated 1 march 1943 at ephrata army air base, wash. This is the official facebook group, endorsed by the 92nd bomb group memorial association. Its the first time in the belmont stakes 152year history. During world war ii, its predecessor unit, the 398th bombardment group. We wish to preserve the history of the 390th heavy bombardment group and its role in wwll.
At this time, there is no capability to order online. Constituted as 307th bombardment group heavy on 28 jan 1942. It was last assigned to the 398th bombardment group at drew field, florida, where it was. Wwii squadron patch insignia pictures collection of. This version of the 603rd patch is created in a distressed weathered patch. The 398th air expeditionary group is a provisional united states air force unit assigned to the united states air forces in europe. Shippacasses crew of the 8th afs 398th bomb group standing by their b17 at their base in england, 31 march 1944. Unavailable per item constituted as 398th bombardment group heavy on 15 feb 1943. Feb 1, 2017 aircraft and airmen of 8th af 94th bomb group. On february 14, 1945, the 398th bomb group was chosen to lead some 450 planes of the 1st air division on a bombing. Please email me if you need to get a picture of the back or need the measurements. The 460th bomb group, was stationed in spinazzola, italy from january 1944, to june of 45. This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia.
It was last assigned to the 88th bombardment group. He became a navigator and returned to the eighth air force for duty with the 398th bomb group. My grandfather, ray vicha, was a tailgunner and a waistgunner in the 603rd bomb squadron. Welcome to the official 92nd bomb group h fame s favored few facebook page. The group switched focus in the days before dday, when they targeted enemy positions on the cherbourg peninsula. Sep 29, 20 ww2 398th united states army air force bombardment squadron of the 8th air force in england. Details about rare ww2 original panted leather 398th bomb group 603rd bomb squadron patch a2. Vietnam usaf 602nd bomb squadron 398th bomb group patch usaf. The unit served primarily in the pacific ocean theater of world war ii as part of twentieth air force. The 389th bomb group, known in more familiar terms as the sky scorpions, flew strategic bombing missions in b24 liberators from hethel, england.
Before personnel or equipment were in place, the unit was inactivated on 18 february 1957. This is a list of united states air force bomb squadrons. This resulted in the loss of three crews of the 349th squadron. He flew 17 missions with the bob hopkins crew, and later finished up with the jack lee crew on the venerable miss x, ending with 30 missions total. The 359th bombardment squadron was a united states air force unit. See more ideas about ww2 planes, wwii and aircraft. I will be offering this distressed weathered style of patches. The 504th bomb group s aircraft engaged in b29 superfortress bombardment. The 398 aeg may be activated or inactivated at any time. Welcome to the 398th bomb group memorial association px. Some have writing on the back and others have a small amount of glue from sample books. It was last assigned to the 398th bombardment group at drew field, florida, where it was inactivated on 1 september 1945. The 303d bombardment group is an inactive united states air force unit.
Check out the deal on disneydesigned patch for us 398th bomb squadron, 21st bomb group, 3rd af used 18 mos at flying tiger antiques online store. The 398th bomb squadron 504th bomb group unit was established in early 1944 at dalhart army air field, texas, being formed as a b29 superfortress very heavy bombardment group. However, it was not until the 15th of april that the unit was activated at gowen field, idaho. Official homepage of the 385th bomb group association. Below are logo indentification patches associated with the 398th bomb group during wwii. This handpainted canvas squadron patch bears the emblem of the 603rd squadron, 398th bomb group of the mighty 8th air force that was officially approved on. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Flew the b24 liberator throughout its career in wwii europe. Navigator, first lieutenant, 20th af, 3th bomb wing, 504th bomb group circlee. Ww2 usaaf squadron patch acts cadet training squad. Our px has been in operation for many years and is always available at our 398th annual reunions.
Constituted 82d bombardment squadron light on 20 nov 1940. Welcome to 390th generations 390th generations was created in dedication to all the members of the 390th bomb group who have risked their life in the fight for our freedom. The 398th was part of the 8th air force 1st air division during wwii and was one of many b17 bomb groups stationed in england. Trained and flew patrols off the west coast, first in b17s and later in b24s. Needing help identifying this bugs bunny patch can you i. He flew 21 missions between february 20, 1945 and 25 april 1945. If you have not already remitted your 2020 dues payment, please remember to do so. Over 1,000 dolphins are at play in orange county waters. Its last assignment was to the 303d bombardment wing, being stationed at davismonthan air force base, arizona. Superb 398th 398 bomb group squadron 8th aaf ww2 a2 jacket.