Battle damaged b17g 4297890 queen of hearts of 379th bomb group. Minimum order quantity for embroidered patches is 25, 50 patches for pvc. He has access to many designs and will work with you to get the size you want. Crashed boeing flying fortress code fof of the bomb group bs b 17. Air force photo frf douglaslong beach b17f25dl flying fortress sn 4231 525th bs, 379th bg, 8th af lost on may 29,1943 mission to bomb the sub pens at st. Usaaf squadron patches these squadron patches are beautifully hand embroidered, just like the original theatre made examples from wwii. On april 29th 1944 he and the rest of crew had to bail out when their b17 was shot down by german fighters in the neighborhood of apeldoorn. These are mostly aircrew, but there are some support units as well. Nineeteen b36as of them were delivered to the 7th bombardment group heavy which was based at carswell afb, located just across the field from the convair factory at fort worth.
Patches wwii us army air force air corps units above 200 patches wwii us navy aviation squadron patches wwii. The 381st bombardment group was a b17 group in the eighth air force and took part in the daylight strategic bombing campaign over europe. December 20, 1943, was a typically cold, overcast winter day in britain as 2nd lt. His patches are painted on leather, using oilbased paints which are very durable. Consolidated b24d55co liberator 4240402, the sandman, ready for take off at its base in libyadestination ploesti, romania1 august 1943. If by email, please be sure to include your telephone number and a good time to contact you.
Constituted 371st bombardment squadron heavy on january 28, 1942. Usaaf group patches these squadron patches are beautifully hand embroidered, just like the original theatre made examples from wwii. T he third set of nose art photos was supplied by an email correspondent in mid 2005. It was last assigned to the 379th bombardment wing at wurtsmith air force. Welcome to the official 398th bomb group memorial association web pages, or informally the 398th web pages clearing and colder click for info. I reported for duty 111658, 10 days prior to the b47 burning on the flight line. Squadrons of the 379th bg 524th bombardment squadron heavy 525th bombardment squadron heavy 526th bombardment squadron heavy 527th. On may 1943, the 379th bomb group was assigned to kimbolton, england, where it was stationed for the next two years. Our 379 emdg patches are 100% embroidered with velcro backing. It details personal stories from the personnel of the 467th. The 379th bombardment wing traces its history back to 1942 when the 379th bombardment group was established november 3rd at gowen field, boise, idaho. During the first five months, the 379th bmw concentrated on the manning and equipping of the unit and formulated a training schedule on april 20, 1956. For the first four months it was occupied with flight training in the b17.
A group of b17s from the 524th and 525th bomb squadrons, 379th bomb group. The b17 flying fortress group was awarded two distinguished unit. This is a list of the missions i flew with the 379th bomb group, 526th squadron out of kimbolten england. Wwii aac aaf squadron insignia patch page 2 units above 200. On one of the described monuments is the name of sergeant usaaf robert w. Redesignated 370th bombardment squadron, heavy on march 1944i. Group the 379th bomb group h heavy, based at kimbolton, flew more sorties than any other bomb group in the eighth air force and dropped a greater bomb tonnage than any other group. The notes are extensive, showing the type of aircraft. Click on the mission number for details of the aircraft, crew and memoirs of the incidents. Squadrons of the 379th bg 524th bombardment squadron heavy 525th bombardment squadron heavy 526th bombardment squadron heavy 527th bombardment squadron heavy. The 379th bomb group was activated on november 26, 1942. A tribute to the 467th heavy bombardment group, american eighth air force.
Kimbolton raf, england apo 557, 524th bombardment squadron jul 1944. Patch with 379th bombardment squadron emblem, 379th bombardment squadron emblem. Ms hart, i am trying to find a successor to the 379th bomb group that disbanded in 2014. Custom patches for the 379th expeditionary medical group at al udeid air base, qatar. I am trying to track down the patch for the 477th bombardment group, or, at the very least, a photo or other reproduction of it. See more ideas about nose art, wwii and the mighty eighth. Raf kimbolton and the 379th bombardment group heavy.
It was part of the 8th air force, 1st division, 41st wing and it consisted of 4 squadrons. The 90th heavy bombardment group served with the 5 th air force in the pacific. Air force combat units of world war ii department of defense. Established as the 379th bombardment wing, medium on march 23, 1953. Just a little more work on my lockheedvega b17g15ve. Mine is a canvas patch with roughly the same facial figure but facing left and with a protruding red tongue, one drop of red blood hanging.
The 524th bomb squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. Battle damaged b17g of 379th bomb group world war photos. I was assigned to the 806th medical group from 19581961 at chennault. Patch with 524th bombardment squadron emblem approved 3 august 1962, 524th. Second air force, 4 september 19416 october 1943 ii bomber command, 3 november 1942 apr. The association has a large group of photographs of 379th bomb group veterans. 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. Printed caption on reverse 71679 ac crew members of the 379th bomb group leave the boeing b17 nine yanks and a rebel at an 8th air force base in england. Also set sale alerts and shop exclusive offers only on shopstyle. Unfortunately, most photographs have no names to go with the faces, so were asking for your help. Constituted 370th bombardment squadron heavy on january 28, 1942. B36 service history with usaf last revised march 3, 2000.
In june 1945, the 379th transferred from raf kimbolton and the base was closed temporarily. A bomber crew of the 379th bomb group with their battle damaged b17 flying fortress serial number 4230720 nicknamed nine yanks and a rebel. Raf kimbolton airfield 91st bomb group, 379th bomb group. The 379th expeditionary operations group is a provisional united states air force unit assigned to the united states air forces central. The group arrived at kimbolton, england, aaf 117 in may 1943 and its first mission was to attack german uboat pens in france. Your 379 aew patches are 3 tall, and 100% embroidered with velcro backing. Gelsenkirchen scarlett ohara, aircraft 4229898 squadron code wak was dispatched on august 12, 1943 to bomb the synthetic oil plants at gelsenkirchen, germany. Tuskegee airmen patches jim buchanan jbmilart military art. Specializing in rare squadron patches from wwii for the navy g1 and u. Kerrys designs feature stunning typography and footwork coupled with unique artwork. Assigned 379th bombardment group, heavy nov 03, 1942 command. B17 flying fortress serial number 4337755, lfz nicknamed everybodys baby of the 526th bomb squadron, 379th bomb group after making a forced landing near ciney, belgium on september 1944.
New listing 7 ww 2 usaaf 527th bomb squadron 379th bomb group 8th air force. It is assigned to the 926th wing, and is located at schriever air force base, colorado for most of its existence the unit was designated the 379th bombardment squadron, and was most recently stationed under that name at shilling air force base, kansas, where it was inactivated on 25 march 1965. Their nickname was the jolly rogers after the name of the groups commander colonel arthur rogers. Wwii squadron patch website photos of 19411945 army a2 and navy g1 jacket. Laredo aaf, laredo, tx central school for flexible gunnery. The group is the flying component of the 379th air expeditionary wing, with more than 90 combat and support attached aircraft, including eight. My 546th patch, which many of you have seen, is siggys work. Staff sergeant joseph warren roundhill, waist gunner, togglier, 379th bomb group. The 379th holds the record for most missions flown.
The group was then redesignated, the 477th composite group. Siggy custompaints group and squadron patches to order. Tfore, when the 379th bombardment wing was constituted and activated nov. To ensure the legacy of the 379th bomb group based in kimbolton enland during world war i i. The groups main duties were the training of replacement crews for combat in the b25 and b26 medium bombers. Second air force ii bomber command nov 03, 1942 command. Assigned to the 3rd air force, the 477th bombardment group was a training group for the b26 marauder, until 15 january 1944 when the group started training in the b25 mitchell. The 379th bomb group holds the record for the most tonnage dropped of any u. It was 21yearold charlie browns first combat mission as an aircraft commander with the 379th bomb group, the target an fw190 factory at bremen, germany.
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. Activated november 1, 1955 at homestead afb, florida. Army air force bomb group operating from the united kingdom 26,459 tons of ordnance. Friends of the 379th education 234 photos facebook. Usaf reserve 18 jan 19491 apr 1952 called to active duty 11 feb 1951. The 398th was part of the 8th air force 1st air division during wwii and was one of. 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. When an enemy was a friend the 379th bomb group of wwii.
Additional costs may incur for euro, south america and african countries. It is the flying component of the 379th air expeditionary wing, stationed at al udeid ab, qatar. My father was a pilot with that group in ww2, and i remember seeing it as a child, but so far i have been unable to find anything on it. Feb 1, 2017 aircraft and airmen of the 8th af 379th bomb group. Patches of pride products are manufactured in 16th scale for use with 12 inch action figure toys like gijoesnot for use on fullsize real uniforms worn by human beings. Each custom design is unique and individually considered. Sac b47 wing patches b47 stratojet historical website. Shop over 170 top bomber jacket patches and earn cash back all in one place. The 379th bomb group h heavy, based at kimbolton, flew more sorties than any other bomb group in the eighth air force and dropped a greater bomb. The associations website still exists and i believe they still take. As far as i know, there is no successor to the group. Secondly, i would like to have a b47 patch of any kind. Jan 17, 2016 b17g lucky patch of the 527th bomb squadron, 379th bomb group, 8th air force crash lands with wheels up. To request custom work or inquire about product details, please contact us by phone or email.
This art is designed for embroidered and pvc patches. Dec 31, 2014 the 379th bomb group holds the record for the most tonnage dropped of any u. Activities include periodic reunions for its members, the designation and institution of permanent memorials that will retain a legacy. Us army air force, corps page 2 units numbered above 200 feel free to look at these world war two patches, but please dont copy my wwii aaf aac squadron patch images without my permission.
We have also released it on numerous other products. Wwii squadron patch insignia pictures collection of patches from. Kerry baker is an air force veteran and the famous creative behind bomber patches and warhawk emblems. B47 stratojets and kc97 tankers the 379th replaced the 4276th air base squadron at homestead in november 1955 and spent the next few months becoming organized and manned. The group is the flying component of the 379th air expeditionary wing, with more than 90 combat and support. World war ii tail markings, yellow horizontal stripe 310th group with narrower white horizontal stripe below for 379th squadron. Theres only two types of patches on the planeta kerry. Sac, numbered air force, air division, wing and squadron patches. Bomber patches is a single point resource for military and patriot related graphic design. These products are accurate miniature recreations of historical artifacts, some related to the axis powers of wwii. Aug 28, 2012 i was attached to the 379th armament and electronics squadron at homestead afb from 1957 to 60 and i actually found our patch on this page.