This is a late world war ii christmas card sent home from an operations officer of the united states army air forces 453rd bomb squadron, 323rd bomb group. If you do not see the name of the unit you are searching for, you may click on any unit and type the correct name into the form that follows. The 453rd was first attached to the 8th air force and later the 9th and served in the european theatre of operations. Thanks to doctorbaseball for the jpegs of 756th bomb squadron and 459th bombardment group patches. The bomb group and its four squadrons are the only units of the 323rd bomb. Squadron insignia undated 6 12 455th bomb squadron m insignia 1991 6 14. The 393d bomb squadron 393 bs is part of the 509th bomb wing at whiteman air force base, missouri. Wwii usaaf 453rd bomb squadron, 323rd bomb group, 9th air. On 10 october, the remaining squadron, the 323rd, flew to gander from dow. Lg 322nd bomb squadron or 323rd bomb squadron df 324th bomb squadron ll 401st bomb squadron. The list is in order of aircraft group type, then number. Ww 2 a2 jacket 323rd bomb squadron 91st bomb group 8th. Air force patches jim buchanan jbmilart military art. July 16th, 1943 the abbeville marshaling yards, france.
Gisavage, marauder man, 344th bomb group 345th bomb group the 448th bomb group. The other squadrons in the group were the 454th, 455th, and 456th. The bomb name tag, 8th fighter squadron black sheep and p38 are the work of johnny signor. These historical pages are dedicated to the 8,960 men who served in the 303rd bombardment group h hells angels during world war ii. Wwii era 323rd bomb squadron 4 12 inch canvas patch. It was activated as a temporary majcom air refueling organization flying kc5 stratotankers as part of operation restore hope during world war ii, its predecessor unit, the 453rd bombardment group was an eighth air force b24. Gus, my dad, became a top turret gunner in a b26 martin marauder, 453rd bomb squadron, 323rd bombardment group, eighth and ninth air forces, in the european theater of operations 19431944.
Most are extremely thick patches, unique thread, and real nice feel. Ww 2 a2 jacket 323rd bomb squadron 91st bomb group 8th air force h r marriott click images to enlarge description this is for the item stated in the title and pictured. The 97th bomb wing was comprised of three groups, the 409th, 410th and 416th, initially. Group the 323rd bombardment group operated with b26 marauders, american medium bombers. This evening james has selected a few photographs from the 453rd bg archives depicting air and ground crews of the 453rd bomb group, maybe you may recognise a relation, if so, leave a message under that photo with their name. Please select any of the units below to submit a research inquiry to ww2 researcher bill beigel. Acc 7th fighter group p40 warhawk aac 8th air force aac 9th air force acc 9th fighter squadron flying knights p40 aac 10th air force aac 11th air force aac 12th air force aac 12thtactical air force acc th air corps ferry squadron acc air forces th air force. Afcc, april 15, 1942, at harding field, baton rouge louisiana. Seen here in their 1st squadron picture, the 454th would be leaving shortly for their 2nd phase of operational training at myrtle beach, south. B17 91st bomb group 401st bomb squadron site statistics. They were the first eighth air force group to fly a medium level bombing mission with this aircraft on 16 july 1943.
Our 23 bs patches are 100% embroidered with velcro backing. No squadron played a more dynamic role in achieving a decisive victory in world war ii and in the maintenance of a lasting peace than the 393d bomb squadron bs. A formation of b17s from 91st bomb group, 401st bomb squadron. Dec 22, 2012 aircraft patches 305th bomb group 365th bomb squadron. The 455th bomb squadron association was first conceived by harry o. Ww 2 a2 jacket 323rd bomb squadron 91st bomb group 8th air. Consolidated b24 liberators of the 453rd bomb group on a mission over enemyoccupied territory.
When ninth air force moved to the united kingdom in the fall of 1943, the squadron became part of it. The 90th bomb group squadrons all used the same design. All items are guaranteed to be 100% original, we do not sell reproductions. However, t is one in particular who currently does embroidery work for several commercial airlines and has been t in the same location since the 60s and has. The 453rd bombardment group was a b24 liberator unit that was active from old buckenham in england from february 1944 until the end of the war in europe. Usaaf 453rd bg hollywood legend jimmy stewart was the first operations officer of old buckenham when it started life with its first and most important residents. Us army air force, corps wwii squadron patch insignia pictures. 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. Air force 323rd bombardment group, medium usaf veteran. Subject files 19421998 6 1 3rd air force europe wwii. The leather patches are copies johnny did of my fathers.
The 91st bomb group moved by squadrons to the united kingdom, beginning with the 324th bomb squadron on 25. He never talked much about the war, except in a few sparse and usually humorous references. Edwards asn 17016481 was a radio operator and gunner on the martin b26 marauder unbearable ii. Promoted to captain he was pilot of b26 serial 42107588 on the 14 january 1945 mission to bomb the bridge at steinebruck, saintvith, belgium. Later he was shipped to the china burma india theater and flew with squadron b in the 33 aafbu flying c46 missions. During world war ii, its aircraft attacked hiroshima on 6 august 1945 and nagasaki, japan 9 august 1945 with atomic bombs. They were the first eighth air force group to fly a medium level. The 323rd bomb squadron flew b17 flying fortress aircraft in the 91st bomb group, first air division, 8th aaf in england from bassingbourn air base from september 1942 to july 1945. The 453rd, 454th and 455th moved to hunter field, ga. Transcribed by nancy perri 122704 squadron commanding officers 323rd. The crashed near great barton, suffolk due to poor weather and engine failure at low altitude on 11 sep 1943 while on return. The 453rd bombardment squadron was organized at macdill field, florida, in june, 1942 as part of the 323rd bg. Colonel satterwhite was the commanding officer of the 455th bomb squadron, early on in the war lt.
The purpose of these pages is to share information relating to the b26 in wwii. Choose an aircraft group for its markings, airfields, missions and more. This is a united states army air forces 455th bomb squadron, 323rd bomb group, 8th air force, 9th air force patch. Our initial purchase of about 4,000 patches all at one time was from one person who has a wide variety of patches ranging from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. Marauders from 386th bomb group, at bassingbourne on november 9, 1943. The 5th airforce and 9th fighter squadron are patches. Also outside of clark is a few people who still to this date make squadron patches on order to order basis.
As part of the 323d flying training wing 323 ftw, the 453 fts provided electronic warfare officer ewo training to newlywinged or transitioning usaf navigators destined for ewo assignments in the b52, b1, ef111. Has rko studios and prop department stamps on back. Aircraft patches 305th bomb group 365th bomb squadron. The patch belonged to lieutenant colonel albert satterwhite. Dailies of the 323rd transcribed by nancy perri 323rd daily reports 1942 prepared by capt. Ww ii era 323rd bomb squadron rko studios canvas patch. If you have any additions or corrections please email me and i will make necessary changes. Original wwii squadron patches 2 lost worlds collection. In october of 1942 the 454th completed their 1st phase of operational training at macdill field, florida. The 453rd operations group is an inactive united states air force unit.
The group hq may also have used a medium blue background with white outer circle. Custom patches for the 23rd bomb squadron at minot air force base, north dakota. Reconstituted, and redesignated 320th fighterday squadron, on 4 oct 1956. The squadron began operations with eighth air force in july 1943 as part of the first raid on the european continent by b26s. After flying a total of 33 missions with the eighth. Part of the 323rd bomb group, the 455th bomb squadron was formed on. The 91st bomb group heavy was an air combat unit of the united states army air forces. Transcribed by nancy perri 11204 1945 dailies of the 323rd squadron. The 303rd bomb group was an eighth air force, b17 bomber group stationed at molesworth, england from 1942 to 1945. Transferred to the 323rd bombardment group by the raf on july 14, 1943, the 323rd flew its first combat mission from this airfield to the abbeville marshalling yard on july 16, 1943. Jun 07, 2014 the bomb name tag, 8th fighter squadron black sheep and p38 are the work of johnny signor. It entered combat on 5 february 1944 during an attack on a german airfield at tours, but spent most of the war serving in.
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. April 21, 1943 he was transferred to the 94th bomb group as executive officer. Adams flew many missions with the 323rd bomb group. You can doubleclick a group, click a group and click submit, or click a group and hit enterreturn key. The front of the card shows a cathedral very similar to, but not necessarily, chartres. The proud history of this unit began with its constitution as the 393d bombardment squadron bms on february 28, 1944 by the army air forces aaf. Original wwii army air forces aafsquadron patches page 2. It conducted combat crew training from, 19711982 and forward air control training since 1991.
The 586th bomb squadron was the third squadron of the 394th bomb group who flew b26 marauders in the european theater during wwii. The 323rd bombardment group operated with b26 marauders, american medium bombers. Reproduction a2, patches by johnny signor reenacting. Per bend between a mailed dexter gauntlet grasping a dagger and. The 393d bombardment squadron is the only united states air force squadron to carry out a nuclear attack on an enemy in combat. Its last assignment was to the 43d air refueling wing, stationed at souda bay, greece. These lists are arranged by either serial number or squadron code letter. I have a few pictures myself of my grandfather on top of a b29 and loading 500 lb. History of the 323rd bombardment group in world war ii. He flew an incredible 71 missions in two tours of duty with the 454th bombardment squadron, 323rd bomb group, 9th air force. B17 91st bomb group 401st bomb squadron world war photos. Their motto, might in flight, was earned on each of their record 364 combat missions. The 323rd bombardment group, usaaf, was a b26 marauder unit that formed part of the eighth and then ninth air forces and took part in the campaign against german positions in occupied france before dday and supported the allied armies after the invasion. It attacked airports, industrial factories, marshalling yards and military targets in france and the low countries.
It entered combat on 5 february 1944 during an attack on a german airfield at tours, but spent most of the war serving in the strategic bombing campaign. I apologize for the iphone photos, but they are the best i co. Was reformed as the 453d flying training squadron 453 fts at mather afb sacramento, ca in 1973. Half and half b26b25ma marauder sn 418 454th bomb squadron, 323rd bomb group, 9th air force assigned 8th aaf. Ever since we started listing patches in jan 2005, we have learned alot about patches, how theyre made, etc. See more ideas about wwii, air force and ww2 aircraft.
The squadron left the united states on april 9th, 1943, flying the southern route from brazil to morrocco, then flying to england. During world war ii, its aircraft attacked hiroshima on 6 august 1945 and nagasaki, japan 9 august 1945 with atomic. Air force 323rd bombardment group, medium usaf veteran locator. This history of the 323rd bombardment group, 453rd bomb squadron, 454th. B26 401509 ole tomato of the 2nd bomb squadron, 22nd bomb group. This patch of the 586th measures 4 78 inches horizontally across the bottom, and 5 12 inches vertically from top to bottom. B26 southern cross 4063 of the 22nd bg, 19th bs belly landing at 7mile drome, june 9, 1942. Im looking to find pictures, information on the 98th bomb group stationed in okinawa in 1948. Inventory of the b26 marauder archives, 455th bombardment.
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