92 th bomb group patches

The squadron flew four combat missions beginning on september 6, 1942. An original cadre ship acquired 9 november 43 and assigned to gentrys crew who flew her overseas in december 43. Tribute to the united states air force in england, 19421992, 1992. Due to the coronavirus situation, the original plans to hold this years 384th bomb group reunion during june in ogden, utah, have been cancelled. Here you can read about and research their great history and achievements in europe. Starting in may of 1943, the 95th bomb group flying the b17 aircraft, completed over 300 missions. Hancock, mirppcquincy mine shaftgreat architecture. The group is stationed at fairchild air force base, washington. In june 1945, the 379th transferred from raf kimbolton and the base was closed temporarily. Welcome to the official 92nd bomb group h fames favored few facebook page. Varnedoe and charles lundsberg iii may furnish other information andor pictures. Crew pilot b17 flown serial number name of that b17, if known. The eighth air force archive documents both the fighter and bomber groups that served in europe.

Group 93rd bombardment group heavy was activated 1march1942 at barksdale field, louisiana. The 379th bomb group holds the record for the most tonnage dropped of any u. In the picture he is the thrird from the left and i assume that the bomber that he was flying went down. A colorful daily accounting of 340 th bg life and combat from 1943 to 1945 expanding and personalizing the mission documentation below. Us air force combat units of world war ii description.

Original wwii army air forces squadron patches lost worlds. For this role, the group traded its b17f complement and obtained the b17e, mostly from the 97th bg which was departing for. These squadron patches are beautifully hand embroidered, just like the original theatre made examples from wwii. The 92nd bombardment group had 4 combat squadrons, 325th, 326th, 327th, and the 407th. The 92d bomb group was the first bomb group to make a nonstop atlantic flight to united kingdom. Members may wish to attend the 8afhs 2020 reunion in memphis. Raf kimbolton and the 379th bombardment group heavy. Patch from the 325 th bomb squadron showing alley oop riding a tiger. Primarily based on the history of the 92nd bomb group.

Today it is so easy to identify aaf ww ii squadron and bomb group patches because of the internet sites and this wonderful forum. It was inactivated at westover air force base, massachusetts on september 30, 1973. This is the official facebook group, endorsed by the 92nd bomb group. Illustrator published by the 447th bomb group association 1996 hardbound, 334 pages a unique mixture of historical fact and personal recollections and anecdotes contributed by members of the 447th bomb group association. The 96th bomb squadron 96 bs is part of the 2d bomb wing at barksdale air force, louisiana. Welcome to the home of the 407th bomb squadron 92nd bombardment group h. The 379th holds the record for most missions flown. Also 8 yb40 gunships from 92bg are interspersed in the formation.

This is an independent group of historians sharing. Bomber crew member, 92nd bomb group, england 1943 us bombers, military. The 92nd bomb group was directed to exchange their new b17f aircraft with the 97th. We also specialize in united staten navy and unit states marine corps patches.

Early on, the call sign for the z square 6 was 6v534, where the 6 was the airplanes tail number and the 534 ws the 500th bomb group. List of usaf bomb wings and wings assigned to the strategic air command and brief information of the unit. When i started collecting these rags over 40 years ago, all we had was a few magazines like the war time national geographics, the trading post asmic and when the two. Wwii usaaf ollie opp 326 th bomb sqdn 92 bg 8 aaf flight. The 325th bomb squadron bs has a long and colorful history that dates back to the earliest.

Air force patches jim buchanan jbmilart military art. The 19th bomb group and the 93rd bomb squadron has participated in almost every major conflict since the air force began, from wwi to afghanistan, the 93rd seems to be always on duty and ready to fight. 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. The group flew 308 missions, 274 from podington airfield. If you have information or photos that can be included in this database, please send us an email. Ordering information for group sales please email keith ellefson with your order, including your postal address for shipping and your preferred payment method paypal, check, etc. B17 flying fortresses, which were assigned to the 92nd bomb group. My father served in the 407th bomb squadron of the 92nd bomb group of the 8th air force in podington, england. The newsletter series is organized by organization and group numbers. Eriks military aviation patches offers a great selection of 100% authentic united states air force, air national guard, royal netherlands air force and other air force patches.

Moved to england, augoct 1942, and assigned to eighth af. Wwii 92nd bomb group 327th sqd pilot grouping groupings. Marine corps tuskegee airmen patches name tags customer photos. Other publications, such as the 385th bomb group, 8th army air force ww ii history and data by w. Usaf patch 23 abg air base group munitions mule train patch vietnam c123 provider 1963 vietnam made hand embroidered on twill folded edge.

Constituted as 92d bombardment group heavy on 28 jan 1942. Historical database containing names,missions,aircraft and personal biographies of the men and women that served in the 44th bomb group durring world war ii. The 99th bomb group historical society bghs supports and looks forward to this opportunity to participate and tag a long in the 15th air force bomb groups reunion september 19 22, 2019 dallas, tx. Flying out of panatella, italy, the 465 th bomb group, part of the 15 th aaf, lost 4 crews, for a total of 41 men, on this raid. Us army air force, corps wwii squadron patch insignia. It operates b52 stratofortress aircraft providing strategic bombing capability. Its last assignment was with the 81st tactical fighter wing, stationed at raf bentwaters, england. Usaf patches united states air force patch badges vietnam sea. The 348th bombardment squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. The 91st bomb group heavy was an air combat unit of the united states army air forces during the second world war. The crew originally intended to name her lil lassie. Group the 92nd group sometime after arrivial in the uk converted to the role of intheater combat crew indocrination and training. Trained with b17s then moved to england between july and august 1942, and assigned to the 8th air force. We are always looking to trade for squadron patches we need email or call for more information.

The 95th bombardment group consisted of the 334th, 335th, 336th and 412th bombardment squadrons. 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. Wwii usaaf flying dinosaur 92 nd bomb group 8 th aaf. Wwii 92nd bomb group 327th sqd pilot grouping posted in groupings. For the first few years, the motto scroll read, 380th bombardment wing medium, but was later replaced with the wing motto strength and confidence, which is shown below. The organizations include headquarters, ground crews, fighter groups, bomber groups. Additional costs may incur for euro, south america and african countries. Constituted as 305th bombardment group heavy on 28 jan 1942. The 325 th was inactivated at fairchild afb, washington in 1994 with the movement of b52s from fairchild. Welcome to the 95th bomb group archives, an online collection of documents and databases telling the story of the 8th air forces 95th bomb group. Army air force bomb group operating from the united kingdom 26,459 tons of ordnance. We have been working closely this past year with dave blake, the reunion committee chair, to share with you, our 99th bghs membership, the.

During world war ii, the groups predecessor unit, the 92d bombardment group was the first viii bomber command b17 flying fortress heavy bombardment groups to carry out strategic bombardment operations against targets in occupied europe and nazi germany from raf bovingdon, england in september 1942. The 92d operations group 92 og is the flying component of the 92d air refueling wing, assigned to the united states air force air mobility command eighteenth air force. I just picked this up today and thought i would post. The squadron patch was designed shortly thereafter and has remained. The 92nd bomb group was directed to exchange their new b17f aircraft with the 97th bomb groups b17e aircraft. Patch is a copy of the original used during world war ii. The 91st tactical fighter squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. List of usaf bomb wings and wings assigned to strategic. Afterward the group flew many longrange missions to italy, france, germany, austria, czechoslovakia, hungary, and the balkans to bomb such strategic targets as industries, airdromes, harbors, and communications, and engaged primarily in such operations until apr 1945. Myers, florida to continue advanced flight training and also to fly antisubmarine patrols over the gulf of mexico. The 90th bomb group squadrons all used the same design. The 380th bomb wing was formed in 1953 and its patch is a shield. The 92nd bombardment group was a b17 flying fortress group that formed part of the us eighth air force and took part in the strategic bombing campaign as well as supporting the dday invasions, operation market garden, the crossing of the rhine and taking part in the battle of the bulge. Began combat on 17 nov 1942 and operated chiefly as a strategic bombardment organization until apr 1945.

Help keep this spirit alive by joining the 91st bgma. If you intend to pay by check, it must be made out to 384th bomb group, inc. The 379th bomb group h heavy, based at kimbolton, flew more sorties than any other. The 92nd bg was directed to set up and operate the 1 11 ccrc combat crew replacement center. During world war ii, the groups predecessor unit, the 92d bombardment. Welcome to the official web site of the 92nd usaafusaf memorial association. Im certain that he would be proud and honored to know that his group is. From what i have found so far he was a pilot with the 92nd bomb group 327th squadron in the 8th aaf during wwii. In the summer of 1944, nagy was a member of the 407th bombardment squadron heavy, 92d bombardment group heavy, 40th combat bombardment wing, 1st air division, 8th air force. This site and our facebook site are designed to recognize the accomplishments of those who served in the 92nd bombardment group and all of its successor units up to and including those serving today in the 92nd air refueling wing stationed at fairchild air force base near spokane, washington. However, after noting that flak repairs had made many patches on her wings and fuselage, the name patches was agreed upon. Euro irish license plate dublin ireland eire 92 d 20451. The 92nd bombardment group was established on 28 january 1942. Usaf patches badges badge pins united states air force patch sale usaf air force collectibles squadron wing flight hq nato ground engineering signals police fire bomb support unit flying training school.