Ww 2 a2 831st bomb squadron 485th bomb group 15th air. The activation of the 485 th bomb group took place at the fairmont, nebraska army air field in september 1943, from the original cadre which was actually assembled from the 29 th bomb group, stationed at gowen field, boise, idaho. The 31st bombardment squadron association is composed of 31st veterans and others who have a keen interest in preserving the memories of the squadron and its activities during world war ii. 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 485th air expeditionary wing is a provisional united states air force unit assigned to air. Air force patches jim buchanan jbmilart military art. The group consisted of four squadrons 828 th, 829 th, 830 th and 831 st. Patch with later unofficial 485th bombardment group emblem.
The 359th bombardment squadron was a united states air force unit. Moved to the mediterranean theater, marapr 1944, with the air echelon receiving additional training in tunisia before joining the ground echelon in italy. The 485th fighter squadron was formed in july 1943 as one of the units in the 370th fighter group. The patch with the mouse on the plane wearing the bandleader costume and chucking the bombs off the glassnosed b24. The 449th equipped with b24 liberator bombers was a typical heavy bombardment group of the 15th air force. Shortly after the war in europe was over, the 758th squadron along with the 459th b. Post vietnam war usaf air force 337th bomb squadron patch. Photo taken at rattlesden, england, undated but probably after july 1944 when crews were reduced to nine.
The 485th bombardment squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. Joe sedlak, john elmore, dick heim, powell robinson, claud martin, and george schiazza. Original wwii army air forces aaf squadron patches collection page 3 original wwii aaf squadron patch collection for sale lost worlds collection original wwii usmc marine corps squadron patches for sale a2, a1, g1, b2, b3, anj4 us wwii leather flight jackets aaf, usmc, usn vintage hyde corp. The 47th wing consisted of four, heavy bombardment groups. Ww2 us army air force 453rd bomb group 8th air force. Fred rabo, arrived from the united states in september of 1943 with 12 new b17s equipped with the u. Found in an old collection, looks to be period wartime english made. Group the wing was originally constituted as the 485th bombardment group heavy and activated on 20 september 1943. Manufactured version h2s radar units known as h2x mickey. 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. Bomb group for sale military collectibles for sale.
Ww2 bombair force patchesmilitary insigniavintage patchespatch design. In the course of my research, i very often come to find that the information i seek is available, but at a cost. The information herein is not flawless, but is as accurate as our sources. Hot this week in bombardment patch in original current air force patches. 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. Harry carter, navigator the stewart crewenlisted men. Ww 2 828th bomb squadron 485th bomb group 15th air force patch. It is the insignia from the 15th air force, 485th bomb group, 831st bomb squadron.
Us air force 98th bomb squadron 11th bombardment group. After training as a heavy bomber unit in the united states, it moved to the southwest pacific theater, entering combat in may 1943. Early unofficial 485th bombardment group emblem, 485th bombardment group emblem. Men of the century by robert bailey signed by 105 members of 100th bomb group. Please post and exchange information on b24 bomb group 485th, 15th army air. The squadron was based for the most part out of venosa italy. The 490th was assigned to the 341st bombardment group, along with the 11th, 22nd and 491st squadrons. While at johnson we made tdys to clark air base, philippines and kadena air base, okinawa. My dad was commander of the 829th bomb squadron, 485th bomb group, stationed at venosa. Constituted as 485th bombardment group heavy on 14 sep 1943 and activated on 10 sep.
Ww2 us army air force 453rd bomb group 8th air force squadron jacket patch. The usaf 98th bombardment squadron 19411948 was a component of the 11th bombardment group which was activated on hawaii on 1 february 1940 as a medium bomber group. The 458th bombardment group has 63 boxes of records stored at the national archives. Fyi, if anyone cares, the 401st patch was created stateside when the outfit was formed, the 402nd was redone after the outfit converted to 38s from 47s, and the 485th was created as a result of a contest held in. If we do not have the lowest price we will meet or beat any reputable dealer. Wow, that original eagle squadron patch leaves much to be desired. Ww 2 a2 831st bomb squadron 485th bomb group 15th air force jacket. It was last assigned to the 505th bombardment group.
Get the best deals on bombardment patch in original current air force patches when you shop the largest online selection at. After the group was formed, it began receiving ground. Pvc 391st aldhafra patch, f15e bold tigers, 391st fighter squadron, usaf. Air force, usaf, 554th bomb squadron, 386th bomb group. 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. 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. The unit received personnel and equipment and trained with b25csds during sepdec 1942. Photos of the 485 th bomb group by pilots last name, alphabetically, by squadron. The squadron moved forward, eventually being stationed in italy, where it participated in the strategic bombing campaign against germany.
Wwii original squadron patch 490th bomb 341st group burma bridge busters cbi. Welcome to the official web site of the 485th bomb group association. 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. The 401st bombardment squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. Equipped with p47s, p38 lightnings and later p51 mustangs, they flew armed reconnaissance missions over the cotentin peninsula in france, in the weeks leading up to dday.
The wing was originally constituted as the 485th bombardment group heavy and activated on 20 september 1943. Usaaf squadron patches these squadron patches are beautifully hand embroidered, just like the original theatre made examples from wwii. The 812th bomb squadron, under the command of capt. The stanley crewthe 464th bomb group in flight, december 2, 1944 the stewart crew 485th bomb group emblem the stewart crewlt. Original wwii army air forces squadron patches lost worlds. The 449th bomb group was composed of four squadrons the 716th, 717th, 718th, and 719th. Patch 431st bomb squadron, usaaf air force patch 431st bomb squadron 485th.
Bomb groups national museum of the united states air. Vietnam war usaf us air force 9th air refueling squadron patch. It was last assigned to the 303d bombardment wing, stationed at davismonthan air force base, arizona. I shipped back to the states july 1955 and was reassigned to the 511th fighter bomber squadron, 405th ftr bmr wg langley afb, virginia. The 528th bombardment squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. The unit flew extremely dangerous missions against oil refineries and production factories located in austria, romania, and southern. Bombardment patch in original current air force patches. See more ideas about nose art, wwii and cartoon styles. Soft leather, talon zipper in good working condition. Prior to this point, the ww ii history of the 490th is the history of the 11th bombardment squadron which was split in half to form the new squadron.
The 8th bomb squadron moved to johnson air base oct 54. The image in this post is of an authentic ww ii era leather patch for the 831st bombardment squadron of the 485th bombardment group. It was inactivated at northwest field, guam on 10 june 1946. It was last assigned to the 380th bombardment wing at plattsburgh air force base, new york, where it was inactivated on 1 july 1991 the squadron was first activated during world war ii.
This us air force machine embroidered patch measures 3 by 3, used condition. It was first formed in the middle east in 1942 to reinforce the royal air force in north africa with personnel and aircraft diverted from delivery to the china burma india theater. Lynn cotterman, 831 st squadron navigator and don magness, brother of john magness. Mark lascotte, son of eugene lascotte, 828 th bomb squadron nose gunner.
The 31st was one of four squadrons flying collectively in that war as the 5th bomb group, a heavy bomb group. A b24 liberator serial number 4295260 nicknamed lili marlene of the 66th bomb squadron, 44th bomb group flies in formation with two comrades. The 485th engaged in very long range strategic bombing missions to enemy military, industrial and transportation targets in italy, france, germany, austria, hungary, romania, and yugoslavia, bombing marshalling yards, oil refineries, airfields, heavy industry, and other strategic objectives. Please post and exchange information on b24 bomb group 485th, 15th army air corps. Hand embroidered on thick wool felt with cotton backing material. March 2, 1945 mission when two planes collided over austria, with tragic results. In november 1940 it was redesignated as a heavy bombardment group, although it would not receive heavy bombers until the. Its last was assigned to the 91st bombardment group, stationed at drew field, florida. The squadron patch was used and worn by the squadron s crews during the war, but was never officially recognized by the army air force. Stop by the 485th bomb group 828th 829th 830th 831st sq. Pilots had one of the four squadron patches in that battle colors material on their a2 jackets, but never that 370th crest.
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