530 th bomb squadron patch

The 530th combat crew training squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. Wwii aaf original 331st bombardment squadron patch. The 867th bombardment squadrons b24s were left in their allmetal finish, and could be identified by offset quartered black squares painted on the tail. In the case of the 380th, this was the b24 liberator bomber. Initial personnel were drawn from the 39th bomb group stationed at davismonthan field, tucson, arizona. The group was activated as the 444th bombardment group heavy in march 1943 and trained with a mix of b17s, b25s and b26s. For more details see the 494th bomb group h association website. Ep532bs flying the boeing b17 fortress out of their base in england, they contributed heavily in the allied push to destroy the axis war machine in europe. The 444th bombardment group was a b29 group that operated against japan, first using bases in india and staging posts in china and then from tinian. The unit consisted of the 24th, 39th and 40th bomb squadrons and was equipped with b29 superfortress aircraft. 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 original wwii army air forces squadron patches lost worlds collection 3. The pre10th air force had been at pearl harbor and java, and the 10th af came about in february 1942. Oct 23, 2004 he was in the 8th squadron 3rd bomb wing in korea in aprox 19501952. The official patch had a silver ix on a gray field.

The 381st bomb group flew b17 flying fortresses from ridgewell, essex between june 1943 and april 1945. It was last assigned to the 380th bombardment wing at plattsburgh air. The 1944 special issue of the national geographic magazine includes several pages of squadron insignia and is a good, but incomplete reference. Group the 381st bomb group flew b17 flying fortresses from ridgewell, essex between june 1943 and april 1945. Lining, zipper, cuffs and waist band are all intact. Us army air force, corps wwii squadron patch insignia. It was last assigned to the 380th bombardment wing, based at plattsburgh afb. The 307th arefs was also attached until 1952 and operated kb29s.

Im fairly new to collecting the ww2 era aaf pieces,so im hoping that some of the experts can tell me if this is authentic ww2 era,and if. I would forward any emails to him as he is residing in an extended care facility. The squadron is one of the oldest in the united states air force, its origins dating to june 1917, when the 37th aero squadron was organized at kelly field, texas. 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 aircraft factories at oschersleben on. Wwii us army air force bomb squadron patch 709th bombrdment aaf. I was an armorer with the 8th liberty bell squadron apr 54 to sept 54. Wwii, 530th bombardment squadron, 380th bombardment group. 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. Redesignated 370th bombardment squadron, heavy on march 1944i. Ww2 army air corps air force unit records research ww2. 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 aircraft. 530th bomb squadron, 380th bomb group, 5th aaf king of the heavies b. Flight lieutenant terry duigans crew of 530 bomb squadron, 380th bomb group, usaaf.

Beautiful wwii usaaf 530th bomb squadron, 380th bomb group. This is a near exact copy of the ww2 period original printed patch using a very similar and period correct leatherette type material, the use of hand painted natural leather is overrated and not entirely accurate for most ww2 squadron patches. The 23rd bomb squadron flies the boeing b52h stratofortress long range bomber. Members of the 61st bs pathfinding at sloppy joes havanna cuba. The 77th bomb squadron served throughout the war in the aleutians with operations on attu, adak, amchitka and umnak islands as well as at elmendorf air force base in anchorage. During world war ii, its aircraft attacked hiroshima on 6 august 1945 and nagasaki, japan 9 august 1945 with atomic bombs. The patch is in a bright aqua blue bordered in gold and features bugs bunny riding a missile. Original wwii army air forces aafsquadron patches page 2. Groups were built around the operational use of a specific type of airplane.

It was last assigned to the 380th bombardment wing at plattsburgh air force base, new york, where it was inactivated on 1 july 1991. Constituted 370th bombardment squadron heavy on january 28, 1942. Hi there,i hope this is the right forum for my question. Our 23 bs patches are 100% embroidered with velcro backing. Home 550th bomber squadron, 385th bomber group, heavy. The group was awarded two distinguished unit citations, the first for bombing shipyards at bremen, whilst under. Assignments 15 jan 1941 44th bombardment group, attached 25 feb 1942 assigned 28th composite later bombardment group ca. Check out the deal on beautiful wwii usaaf 530th bomb squadron, 380th bomb group, 5th af, aussiemade patch at flying tiger antiques online store.

The 393d bombardment squadron is the only united states air force squadron to carry out a nuclear attack on an enemy in combat. This is a late 1950s united states air force jacket patch for the 530th bomb squadron, 380th bomb wing. The squadron was first activated as the 530th bombardment squadron during. This website was made possible thanks to generous contributions from 100th bomb group veterans g. 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. Thanks to doctorbaseball for the jpegs of 756th bomb squadron and 459th bombardment group patches. Custom patches for the 23rd bomb squadron at minot air force base, north dakota. Wwii squadron patch insignia pictures collection of. The 6th bombardment wing medium was activated walker air force base, new mexico on january 2, 1951. This is a united states 14th bomb squadron, 7th bomb group, 10th air force patch. Original wwii aaf usaf squadron patch collection for sale lost worlds collection a2, a1, g1, b2, b3, anj4 us wwii leather flight jackets aaf, usmc, usn vintage hyde corp. The 340 bomb squadron, 97 bomb group, 15th air force patch. Wwii usaaf bugs 835 th bomb sqdn 486 th bomb group 8 th aaf.

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Hanson was a flight surgeon in korea, 8th bomb squadron, from 195254. It has been some time since i encouraged by ians beautiful art work started painting some squadron patches. The 393d bomb squadron 393 bs is part of the 509th bomb wing at whiteman air force base, missouri. Im fairly new to collecting the ww2 era aaf pieces,so im hoping that some of the experts can tell me if this is authentic ww2 era,and if so,where it was made. The squadron is equipped with the b2 spirit stealth bomber. This is a beautiful united states army air forces 530th bomb squadron, 380th bomb group, 5th air force, australianmade patch. After being inactivated on 1 september 1991, it was reactivated. The 530th bombardment squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. Far in the distance, appearing as tiny specks in the sky, other fortresses roar toward the target. It operates rockwell b1 lancer aircraft providing strategic bombing capability. Wwii original squadron patch grouping 531st bomb 380th group donald duck disney. Ww2 530th bomb squadron patch real series free global.

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Wwii usaaf 14th bomb squadron, 7th bomb group, 10th af patch. The exquisite patch representing the 384th bomb squadron, later designated 530th fighter bomber squadron, is classic. Ww2 423rd bomb squadron leather patch for a2 jacket. We kept the b26 pilots sharpshooting ability up to par. Original wwii squadron patches 2 lost worlds collection. 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 patch is fully embroidered in blue and yellow and shows the dome. Shortly after the war in europe was over, the 758th squadron along with the 459th b. Lineage 20 nov 1940 constituted 14th reconnaissance squadron heavy 15 jan 1941 activated 22 apr 1942 redesignated 404th bombardment squadron heavy 5 jan 1947 inactivated. A rare authentic dubow world war ii army air corps leather a2 jacket with 384th bomb squadron patch and blood chit. The 69th bomb squadron is an active united states air force unit. Now that i am starting to get more confident with paint and brush, i am considering. It operates rockwell b1 lancer aircraft providing strategic bombing capability the squadron is one of the oldest in the united states air force, its origins dating to june 1917, when the 37th aero squadron was organized at kelly field, texas.

The 380th bomb group was inactivated at clark field on 20 february 1946. The squadron stands ready to deploy and fly its b52hs to enforce national security policy by. During world war ii, its aircraft attacked hiroshima on 6 august 1945 and nagasaki, japan 9 august 1945 with atomic. Usaaf squadron patches these squadron patches are beautifully hand embroidered, just like the original theatre made examples from wwii. The basic unit of the united states army air forces during world war ii was the group. The squadron was reactivated in 1955 during the cold war era to fly b47 stratojets and later inactivated june 25, 1966. This fabulous a2 has been well cared for over the years. Now that i am starting to get more confident with paint and brush, i am considering painting some nose art. Pacific duplicate vintage patch available for sale or trade 71st pursuit sq.

The 8th bomb squadron moved to johnson air base oct 54. This current issue th bomb squadron patch is a a b2 spirit unit and is stationed at whiteman air force base, missouri. Wwii usaaf bugs bunny bomb 440 th bomb squadron 319 bg. It has been some time since i encouraged by ians beautiful art work started painting some squadron patches during rainy weekends. Jan 08, 2018 personal comments page 1 8th bomb squadron usaf korean war project almost three thousand units pages are available at the korean war project. He reenlisted to vietnam after returning from korea to his columbus, oh medical practice. Ww2 21st bombardment squadron bomber patch distressed gear slim fit t shirt. Squadron patch in collectable wwii military patches for sale ebay. I am tracing his roots during the war and alread found information about him in the 82nd fighter group 96th fighter squadron from 19411945. Constituted 371st bombardment squadron heavy on january 28, 1942. The squadron patch was used and worn by the squadrons crews during the war, but was never officially recognized by the army air force. Wwii, 530th bombardment squadron, 380th bombardment. Wwii original squadron patch 530th fighter 311th named to world record holder.