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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. 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. We are the 22nd bombardment squadron m, 341st bombardment group m, of the 10th and 14th air forces in the chinaburmaindia theater of world war ii from 1942 to 1945. Happy saturday all, i have here tonight a patch for the 64th bomb squadron. Approved on 30 sep 1931 and reinstated on jan 1994. The 645th bombardment squadron is a former united states army air forces unit, activated. Air force bomb squadron patches air force squadron patches flying tigers surplus. Air force 340th bombardment group, medium usaf veteran.

The 645th bombardment squadron is a former united states army air forces unit, activated during world war ii. The 340 bomb squadron, 97 bomb group, 15th air force patch. The 23rd bomb squadron flies the boeing b52h stratofortress long range bomber. Related products from our brands page 1 of 1 page 1 of 1. From january 1944 until august 1945 we were with the 14th air. Some have writing on the back and others have a small amount of glue from sample books.

Ww ii era 365th bomb squadron 5 by 5 12 inch canvas patch. Ww ii era 645th bomb squadron 4 12 inch canvas patch. Ww2 21st bombardment squadron bomber patch distressed gear. The 22nd bomb group was the first complete air group of men and aircraft to reach australia. Your 345 bs patches are 4 tall, and 100% embroidered with velcro backing. The squadron patch was used and worn by the squadrons crews during the war, but was never officially recognized by the army air force. The 14th bombardment squadron was a squadron of the united states army air forces. Unit records are useful in piecing together stories about a unit or group, as well as about individuals who served in them. After redesignation to the 408th bomb squadron on 22 april 1942 they stayed with the 22nd bombardment group until 29 april 1946.

Replica 556th bomber squadron, 387th bomb group, 9th air force patch was originally designed during world war ii. The 1944 special issue of the national geographic magazine includes several pages of squadron insignia and is a good, but incomplete reference. Squadron patch of the fighter group who flew mustangs during wwii. The pre10th air force had been at pearl harbor and java, and the 10th af came about in february 1942. Air force was part of the army during world war ii, and was also called the army air forces or the air corps. The patch shows a native american man running through the sky while wielding a tomahawk.

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Ww2 army air corps air force unit records research ww2. The official patch had a silver ix on a gray field. Emblems of the united states army air forces bombardment squadrons. Please email me if you need to get a picture of the back or need the measurements. Buy squadron patch in collectable wwii military patches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. After ve day, the squadron left europe in june 1945 and reassembled at seymour johnson field, north carolina in august. Eastmans reproduction squadron patches are considered the gold standard. Original wwii army air forces squadron patches page 1 original wwii aaf usaf squadron patch collection for sale lost worlds 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. Thanks to doctorbaseball for the jpegs of 756th bomb squadron and 459th bombardment group patches. We kept the b26 pilots sharpshooting ability up to par. The insigina of the 645th bomb squadron, 410th bomb group. The 365th bomb squadron flew b17 flyng fortress aircraft with the 305th bomb group, first air division, 8th army air force from chelveston air feld in england from september 1942 to july 1945. Bombs from the lead plane of this formation of 410th bomb group douglas a20s start on their quick trip down to a nazi installation somewhere in europe. Military staff sergeant turret gunner 410th bomb group.

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It flew air support and air interdiction missions with douglas a20 havoc bombers, first from england, then from advanced landing grounds on the european continent. I have one, the 486th bombardment squadron, and will look forward to other examples. Our 23 bs patches are 100% embroidered with velcro backing. It operates b52 stratofortress aircraft providing strategic bombing capabilitythanks to wikipedia for the information. From december 1942 until december 1943, we were with the 10th air force at chakulia, india, west of calcutta.

The 69th bomb squadron is an active united states air force unit. Personal comments page 1 8th bomb squadron usaf korean war project almost three thousand units pages are available at the korean war project. After the war, the grim reapers reappeared under different squadron patches but the grim reapers name continues on into the 21st century. Received a duc for the effectiveness of its bombing in the ardennes, 2325 dec 1944, when the group made numerous attacks on enemy lines of communications. The survivors of the ground echelon fought as infantry during battle of bataan and after their surrender, were subjected to the bataan death march, although some did. Air force patches jim buchanan jbmilart military art. Please look over the patch to make sure it is perfect for you.