485th bomb group patch

Its last assignment was to the 303d bombardment wing, being stationed at davismonthan air force base, arizona. For further information, please see the contact us page. Bomb group for sale military collectibles for sale. Us air force 34th bomb squadron patch elgin auxiliary field, fl duke field orig. The image in this post is of an authentic ww ii era leather patch for the 831st bombardment squadron of the 485th bombardment group. Ww ii usaaf 334th bomb group patch bombardment group 3rd air force ww ii. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Air force patches jim buchanan jbmilart military art. Dedication this website is dedicated to the men and women who went to war with the 486th bombardment group heavy. Please note that colors of the images at left may not exactly match colors of the actual patches due to limitations of digital photography and display on a computer screen.

The information herein is not flawless, but is as accurate as our sources. My dad was commander of the 829th bomb squadron, 485th bomb group, stationed at venosa, italy. Google 370th fighter group, and youll find a bit more information. My dad was in the 485th bomb group in venosa italy during wwii. The stanley crewthe 464th bomb group in flight, december 2, 1944 the stewart crew 485th bomb group emblem the stewart crewlt. 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. After training with b18s and a29s the group began operations in 1942 using the b24 liberator. Welcome to the official web site of the 485th bomb group association.

This is a 831st bomb squadron, 485th bomb group, 15th air force patch. Bombardment patch in air force collectibles unknown date. Personnel moved to wendover army air field, utah on 6 april 1942 and began flying training, where it trained for bombardment operations using 40 b17e aircraft. The stanley crewthe 464th bomb group in flight, december 2, 1944 the stewart crew485th bomb group emblem the stewart crewlt. After training with consolidated b24 liberators, the squadron moved to the southwest pacific theater in april 1943. A limited number of embroidered squadron patches are now available for purchase. The 484 th bg now has a message board where you can get answers to questions about the 484 th bomb group. 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.

To see how the 484 th fit into the structure of the fifteenth air force, take a look at the fifteenth air force website. Bombardment group for sale war collectibles for sale. He was a b24 pilot and war hero with the 485th bomber group,15th army air corps wwii. The group inflicted grave and massive damage to the refinery, despite heavy flak and intense fighter opposition, and crippled the enemys vital fuel production during a crucial period of wwii. Wwii squadron patch in ww ii us collectible patches for. The wing was originally constituted as the 485th bombardment group heavy and activated on 20 september 1943. Patch with later unofficial 485th bombardment group emblem. Ww 2 us army 12th air force 17th bomb group 95th bomb squadron patch inv k177. Constituted as 485th bombardment group heavy on 14 sep 1943 and activated on 10 sep. The 485th bombardment squadron is an inactive united states air force unit.

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. This is the song played on the radio while formation was taking place above cerignola to fly our sorties. On the sixth of may 1946 the 715 bomb squadron was reassigned to the 509th bomb group and was inactivated in 1965. It trained with consolidated b24 liberators until march 1944, when it deployed to the mediterranean theater of operations. Flew the b24 liberator throughout its career in wwii europe.

Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. It is the insignia from the 15th air force, 485th bomb group, 831st bomb squadron. The 831st was an experienced consolidated b24 liberator squadron. The 449th bomb group association bga was formed in 1983 through the efforts of dick downey.

Original ww2 wwii patch 493th fighter squadron 48th fighter group 9th aaf. The crew of a b24 liberator serial number 4123778 nicknamed jenny, of the 44th bomb group, return to shipdham following a raid on germany, 27 january 1943 the insignia attached to the breast of several crew members jackets has been censored. Recently the organization has been expanded to the 2nd generation to include family members and others interested in the preserving the history and the heritage of the 449th. A b24 liberator serial number 4441068 of the 485th bomb group, 15th air force in flight. This bomb group was a highly decorated group, and was involved in the many hard targets during the war. It was last assigned to the 505th bombardment group. The 485th fighter squadron was formed in july 1943 as one of the units in the 370th fighter group. As a professional researcher and world war ii historian, bill beigel provides research services to genealogists, historians, authors, and civilians who are looking for information found in ww2 military unit records. The 449th bga was initially composed of the veterans of the 449th bg. The crew originally intended to name her lil lassie. The 460th bomb group, was stationed in spinazzola, italy from january 1944, to june of 45. 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. This site is a tribute to those who served with the 458th bomb group during world war ii.

Make offer set of 60 psc, us air force bomb squadron, heavy bombardment group patch usaf. Official home of the 450th bomb group memorial association enter site here click on enter site here to skip the intro and or proceed to the 450th home page by clicking on the enter here link you agree to abide by the. Bomb groups national museum of the united states air. The squadron was based for the most part out of venosa italy. 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.

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History books aircraft time line commanders main bases component units assigned to history. The 449th equipped with b24 liberator bombers was a typical heavy bombardment group of the 15th air force. The wing was first activated as the 485th bombardment group. Please send corrections and additions and we will update the site periodically.

At the time it was assigned to sac, it was stationed at clovis army air field, new mexico and was training in b17s and b29s. My dad airplanes wwii fighter jets dads aircraft army europe italy my dad was in the 55th bomb wing, 485th bomb group, venosa italy during wwii. Harry carter, navigator the stewart crewenlisted men. For the first two years of the war the group conducted maritime patrols off the west coast of america, as part of the fourth air force. The patch with the mouse on the plane wearing the bandleader costume and chucking the bombs off the glassnosed b24. An original cadre ship acquired 9 november 43 and assigned to gentrys crew who flew her overseas in december 43. We in the 485th bomb group flew the same missions as did they, enjoyed the.

Emblem of the 485th bombardment group world war ii. Shortly after the war in europe was over, the 758th squadron along with the 459th b. It is also a tribute to crew 74, of which my father, samuel d. The activation of the 485th bomb group took place at the fairmont, nebraska army air field in september 1943, from the original cadre which was actually. To upload a copy, click on the photo you want, then scroll to the right corner of the photograph where the stacked boxes are and select the size you wish to keep, then right click save as. The 30th bombardment group was activated in january 1941 at clark field, california. We are accepting donations in the form of uniforms, medals, ribbons, patches. 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. 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. Win jones, top turret gunner, 451st bomb group, and program coordinator for the 451st reunion relates the story of the officers club song b24, jack little jones story of. The wing was first activated as the 485th bombardment group, a consolidated b24 liberator heavy bombardment group that served with fifteenth air force during world war ii. The 485th returned to the united states in may 1945 and was programmed for deployment to the pacific theater of operations pto as a boeing b29 superfortress very heavy bombardment group.

Tara copp b24 photographs of wwii 98th bg mission reports. The 485th air expeditionary wing is a provisional united states air force unit assigned to air combat command. The 485 th bomb group h, fifteenth air force, in a formation of 36 b24 aircraft flew a mission to vienna, austria on 26 june 1944 to attack the florisdorf oil refinery. My father was assigned to the 458th bombardment group h in october 1943.

The group was awarded the distinguished unit citation for its action in a mission to vienna, austria in 1944. As a provisional unit, the 485 aew may be inactivated or activated at any time by air combat command. The squadron was activated at davismonthan field, arizona on 3 november 1942 as one of the four original squadons of the 380th bombardment group. The squadron was activated at fairmont army air field, nebraska as one of the four that made up the 485th bombardment group. Ferrari logo badge patches logos group aircraft military aviation ferrari sign. Group established at sioux falls aafd, sd where the group was trained as a b29 unit. Wwii squadron patch in ww ii us collectible patches for sale. A tribute and permanent record of the men and aircraft of the 450th bg h. Ww 2 a2 831st bomb squadron 485th bomb group 15th air force jacket. The 485th air expeditionary wing 485 aew is a provisional united states air force unit assigned to air combat command. Patch usaf 485th bombardment group reunion 82nd bomb sq jd. The 464th bomb group also flew b24 liberators with the 55th wing of the 15th.

There is a history of the 370th fighter group available via amazon. The 303d bombardment group is an inactive united states air force unit. 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. Activated 1 march 1942 at salt lake city army air base, utah. If you intend to pay by check, it must be made out to 384th bomb group, inc. The unit flew extremely dangerous missions against oil refineries and production factories located in austria, romania, and southern. Air force was part of the army during world war ii, and was also called the army air forces or the air corps. The 47th wing consisted of four, heavy bombardment groups. Each patch is representative of those worn by our squadron members during wwii. The 449th bomb group was composed of four squadrons the 716th, 717th, 718th, and 719th. Nwt mens big and tall 4xl sag schott nyc th bombardment group ma1 jacket nwt mens. From mauer mauers combat squadrons of the air force, wwii. Wow, that original eagle squadron patch leaves much to be desired. 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 bombardment group was a b24 group that fought with the fifteenth air force in italy from may 1944 to april 1945, mainly taking part in the strategic bombing offensive. We are always looking to trade for squadron patches we need email or call for more information. Get the best deals on wwii squadron patch in ww ii us collectible patches when you shop the largest online selection at. This is remake of an extremely rare chinese jacket patch for the united states 425th bomb squadron, 308th bomb group, 14th air force. Wwii original squadron patch 409th bomb 93rd group off jacket panda uk made. Make offer ww 2 a2 831st bomb squadron 485th bomb group 15th air force jacket. Joe sedlak, john elmore, dick heim, powell robinson, claud martin, and george schiazza. Ww1 ww2 canadian cef cmgc military medal group 475205 cpl fa skidmore. The 831st was an experienced consolidated b24 liberator squadron that had been performing. The 485th air expeditionary wing is a provisional united states air force unit assigned to air. Ww2 usaaf flight jacket patch 489th bomb group patch 8th air force rare. Mission this website was created to preserve and perpetuate the history of the 486th bomb group. The 448 bomb group was inactivated on the fourth of august 1946. The wing was last known to be active during operation iraqi freedom in 2003 at tabuk regional airport, saudi arabia, in 2003.