Redesignated 81st bombardment squadron, light, on 29 apr 1947. A more complete reference is the book combat squadrons of the air force world war ii edited by maurer maurer, but it can be misleading in that it often uses postwar designs for the illustration of the. Its last assignment was with the 329th fighter group, stationed at stewart afb, new york. Sac and adc era patches from new england army and usaaf. The following year, they began receiving the e models. Established in early 1942 initially as a b24 liberator reconnaissance squadron, flying antisubmarine patrols.
Constituted as 380th bombardment group heavy on 28 october 1942. The 330th fighterinterceptor squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. The group was awarded both the united states distinguished unit citation and the philippine presidential unit citation for its combat service in borneo, new guinea and the philippines. Redesignated 559th fighterescort squadron on 27 oct 1950. The 330th bombardment group, usaaf, had two incarnations during the second world war, first as a training unit and then as a b29 unit that took part in the strategic bombing campaign against japan. This feature is for future use and has not yet been implemented. Mission 345th bomb squadron operates in a classic association with the 9th bomb squadron. It was last assigned to the 303d bombardment wing, stationed at davismonthan air force base, arizona. It conducted combat crew training from, 19711982 and forward air control training since 1991.
The squadron patch was used and worn by the squadrons crews during the war, but was never officially recognized by the army air force. Redesignated as 330th flying training squadron on 1 june 1992 inactivated on 20 january 1994 redesignated as 330th combat training squadron on 28 june 2002. Established as a b17 flying fortress heavy bomber squadron. Air force bomb squadron patches flying tigers surplus. This patch will be a great addition to anyones collection or fill a hole in a shadow box of a veteran. On 6 dec 1941, sixteen b17 flying fortresses were due to leave hamilton field, san francisco to fly 2,400 miles to hawaii a hour trip. The one on the left was obviously removed from a uniform. The 330th bombardment group empire busters was a bomber group of the united states army air forces during world war ii. Redesignated 330th bombardment squadron, heavy on 1 february 1955 inactivated on 15 september 1963 redesignated as 330th combat flight instructor squadron on 5 august 1988 activated on 24 august 1988. Custom patches for the 23rd bomb squadron at minot air force base, north dakota. 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. Bottom is the 509th air refueling squadron, 393rd bomb squadron, and then a sac fb111 patch from the 393rds 111 era at pease. This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia produced by the.
Deployed to european theater of operations eto, assigned to viii bomber command in england, flew combat missions over nazi germany and occupied europe until the german capitulation in may 1945. B24d liberator 4124226 93rd bomb group 330th bs world. Today it is so easy to identify aaf ww ii squadron and bomb group patches because of the internet sites and this wonderful forum. Some b52bs remained with the 93rd bw until well into the 1960s, although some of the b52bs were redistributed to the 95th bw at biggs afb in texas and the 22nd bw at march afb in california. The 359th bombardment squadron was a united states air force unit. Helloyou are looking at a used patch from the 330th combat training squadron 330 cts patch on velcro jstars e8c see scan. The 69th bomb squadron is an active united states air force unit. It was formed on 1 july 1942 at salt lake city army air base, utah. Popular patch is your source for high quality embroidered military patches. Provisional 330th bomb squadron 93rd bombardment wing 335th bomb squadron 4th strategic wing 336th bomb squadron 48th strategic wing 337th bomb squadron 96th strategic aerospace wing 340th bomb squadron 97th bombardment wing 341st bomb squadron. Shortly after the war in europe was over, the 758th squadron along with the 459th b. They were on their way to clark field, philippines as part of a 10 squadron two year deployment to the. The 8th bomb squadron moved to johnson air base oct 54. Initially, the group was equipped with the consolidated b24 liberator, and served as a training unit within the united states until april 1944.
Bid with confidence that all patches are quality pieces. The 354th flew combat missions in the european theater of operations from, september 14, 1943 april 25, 1945 and in southeast asia from, march june 12, 1965, november 28, 1965 october 7, 1970, and january 14 july 3, 1973. It was inactivated at castle air force base, california on 1 september 1991. Items for sale flight patches vietnam through modern issue. Air force 308th bombardment group, heavy usaf veteran. These patches were made for the 93rd bg ww ii veterans assoc. The b24 liberator exterminator serial number 4123717, h originally flew with the 329th bomb squadron of the 93rd bomb group and was later transferred to the 330th bomb squadron 93bg in march 1943. Our 23 bs patches are 100% embroidered with velcro backing. After being inactivated on 1 september 1991, it was reactivated. However, it was not until the 15th of april that the unit was activated at gowen field, idaho. Fagradalsfjall on the reykjanes peninsula after an aborted attempt to land at the raf kaldadarnes, iceland. Usaaf 424th bomb squadron, 307th bomb group, 7th and th air force patch 100a. Wwii squadron patch insignia pictures collection of. The 330th bombardment squadron is an inactive united states air force unit.
Bomb group for sale military collectibles for sale. Usaaf squadron patches these squadron patches are beautifully hand embroidered, just like the original theatre made examples from wwii. You may disregard the member login box on the px checkout page. 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. Bomb groups national museum of the united states air. Consolidated b24d25co liberator l 4124226 joisey bounce of the 93rd bomb group 330th bs 1943 collided in midair with b24 4240765 on november th, 1943 on mission to bremen, germany and crashed near husum, germany. The wing historical officer seemed the logical person to do this since he had handled the official history of the wing which is now on file in washington. While at johnson we made tdys to clark air base, philippines and kadena air base, okinawa. This patch is embroidered on twill, computer made and is 4.
Constituted as 330th bombardment group heavy on 1 jul 1942 and activated on 6 jul. I shipped back to the states july 1955 and was reassigned to the 511th fighter bomber squadron, 405th ftr bmr wg langley afb, virginia. Id like to state this is all info ive gathered what ive read around the net, books and base guides. On 1 april 1944, the group reformed as a boeing b29. The group was activated on 6 july 1942 and became an operational training unit using the b24 to prepare units for combat. Activated on 3 november 1942 at davismonthan field, tucson, arizona. Usaf 330th combat training squadron 330 cts patch on. In 1956, the wings three bombardment squadrons 328th, 329th and 330th began receiving the new b52d.
From the introduction before leaving saipan a number of men with the 73rd wing and its units expressed a hope that some sort of a history of our organization would be published and made available to all wing personnel. Ww2 usaaf squadron patch acts cadet training squad. Military staff sergeant crew chief 93rd bomb group. Air force bomb squadron patches air force squadron patches flying tigers surplus. Us army air force, corps wwii squadron patch insignia. Bomber boeing b29 superfortress electronic warfare, boeing b 29 porcupine superfortress. Iron on backing officially licensed product of the department of the air force. The 330th bombardment group empire busters was a bomber group of the united states. 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.