The 485th air expeditionary wing is a provisional united states air force unit assigned to air. It was last assigned to the 380th bombardment wing at plattsburgh air force base, new york, where it was inactivated on 1 july 1991 the squadron was first activated during world war ii. It was active during world war ii in the mediterranean theater of operations as a consolidated b24 liberator unit, where it earned a distinguished unit citation. After training as a heavy bomber unit in the united states, it moved to the southwest pacific theater, entering combat in may 1943. The group consisted of four squadrons 828 th, 829 th, 830 th and 831 st. The unit received personnel and equipment and trained with b25csds during sepdec 1942. I have studied these patches carefully and contacted many knowledgeable collectors of both squadron patches and disney memorabilia. The 586th bomb squadron was the third squadron of the 394th bomb group who flew b26 marauders in the european theater during wwii. The 830th bombardment squadron is an inactive united states air force unit.
The 484 th bg now has a message board where you can get answers to questions about the 484 th. It trained with consolidated b24 liberators until march 1944, when it deployed to the mediterranean theater of operations. Ww2 army air corps air force unit records research ww2. The 485th fighter squadron was formed in july 1943 as one of the units in the 370th. The 484 th bg now has a message board where you can get answers to questions about the 484 th bomb group. Aaf discussion in wwii started by zemke fan, feb 21, 2007. 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. Patch with 830th bombardment squadron emblem approved 20 september 1955.
The 812th bomb squadron, under the command of capt. It was last assigned to the 380th bombardment wing at plattsburgh air force base, new york, where it was inactivated on 1 july 1991. Air force patches jim buchanan jbmilart military art. Flight jackets and gear military aviation artifacts. Original wwii 485th fighter squadron patch off jacket theater. Military patches home 1st5th 6th10th 11th20th 21st30th 31st40th 41st50th 51st60th 61st70th 71st80th 81st90th 91st100th 101st299th 300th309th 310th319th 320th329th. Nov 15, 2009 831st bomb squadron, 485th bomb group. 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. B24 of the 374th bomb squadron 376th heavy bombardment group 379th bombardment group h 380th bomb group.
We are always looking to trade for squadron patches we need email or call for more information. National museum of the united states air force search. B24 liberator units of the united states army air forces. It was inactivated at northwest field, guam on 10 june 1946.
The 812th bs fly b17f and g models h2x equipped models and b17g eagle. The 370th hq pilots gp cmdr and deputy gp cmdr flew aircraft with 485th squadron markings. My dad airplanes wwii fighter jets aircraft dads army europe italy. My dad was commander of the 829th bomb squadron, 485th bomb group, stationed at venosa, italy. Its last assignment was with 509th bombardment wing at pease air force base, new hampshire. Ww 2 a2 831st bomb squadron 485th bomb group 15th air force. Us army air force, corps wwii squadron patch insignia pictures.
Our 485 is patches are 100% embroidered with velcro backing. 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. Ww 2 a2 831st bomb squadron 485th bomb group 15th air force jacket in collectibles, militaria, ww ii 193945, original period items, united states, patches ebay. Kanes personal aircraft until kane became the 98th bomb group co and turned it over to herman. Military insignia military art military signs trollface quest marine corps reserve air force patches pin up drawing course matchbox art. Air force was part of the army during world war ii, and was also called the army air forces or the air corps. The 485th geeia squadron was born in vietnam around 1966 at cam rahn bay, vietnam as a tenant squadron of the 12th tfw. This is a list of united states army air forces b24 liberator combat units during world war ii including variants and other historical information. Heavy bomber training organizations primarily under ii bomber command in the united states and noncombat units are not included the usaaf took delivery of its first b24as in june 1941, although the b24d was the first production model. First, i was wondering why there is a nine on your patch.
Please post and exchange information on b24 bomb group 485th, 15th army air corps. The wing was originally constituted as the 485th bombardment group heavy and activated on 20 september 1943. Activated in august 1917 as an air service aero squadron during world war i. If we do not have the lowest price we will meet or beat any reputable dealer. Upload pictures and videos, create with the online photo editor, or browse a photo gallery or album and create custom print products. The 19th squadron b26 martin marauders taxied down duckworth street from garbutt airfield to their new home at the northern side of the stock route airfield on 28 march 1942 on 5 april 1942 the 22nd bomb group successfully bombed rabaul. My dad was commander of the 829th bomb squadron, 485th bomb group, stationed at venosa. Vietnam us air force sateen field shirt 72nd bomb wing defense squadron patches. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. The 485th engaged in very long range strategic bombing missions to enemy military, industrial and transportation targets in italy, france, germany, austria, hungary, romania, and yugoslavia, bombing marshalling yards, oil refineries, airfields, heavy industry. Wwii original squadron patch 490th bomb 341st group burma bridge busters cbi.
Prior to this point, the ww ii history of the 490th is the history of the 11th bombardment squadron which was split in half to form the new squadron. Jun 28, 2018 original wwii 485th fighter squadron patch off jacket theater. Stop by the 485th bomb group 828th 829th 830th 831st sq. My father was a navigator and bombadier officer of the 8th somewhere between 195054 in korea. The disney book leaves a lot of patches out,especially in theater patches worn. Nebraska as one of the four that made up the 485th bombardment group.
Moved to the mediterranean theater, marapr 1944, with the air echelon receiving additional training in tunisia before joining the ground echelon in italy. Details about 431st bomb squadron, usaaf air force, patch 431st bomb squadron 485th. 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. Photos of the 485 th bomb group by pilots last name, alphabetically, by squadron. After the group was formed, it began receiving ground personnel and air crews from various sources, including advanced training fields across the country. Usaaf squadron patches these squadron patches are beautifully hand embroidered, just like the original theatre made examples from wwii. 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. I have studied these patches carefully and contacted many knowledgeable collectors of. The information herein is not flawless, but is as accurate as our sources. For further information, please see the contact us page. The 31st bombardment squadron association is composed of 31st veterans and others who have a keen interest in preserving the memories of the squadron and its activities 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.
My dad was in the 55th bomb wing, 485th bomb group, venosa italy during wwii. It was last assigned to the 505th bombardment group. Fred rabo, arrived from the united states in september of 1943 with 12 new b17s equipped with the u. Bomb groups national museum of the united states air. My duplicate vintage ww2 squadron patches on auction on ebay. This site is a tribute to those who served with the 458th bomb group during world war ii. Pilots had one of the four squadron patches in that battle colors material on their a2 jackets, but never that 370th crest. Bugs bunny has always been my favorite cartoon comedian, so i wanted to see examples of bugs in the military. The 31st was one of four squadrons flying collectively in that war as the 5th bomb group, a heavy bomb group in the th air force. I have one, the 486th bombardment squadron, and will look forward to other examples. Idd type a2 bomber jacket 319 bomb group 438th bomb squadron 63 missions. The 829th bombardment squadron was a squadron of the united states army air forces. Ww 2 a2 831st bomb squadron 485th bomb group 15th air force jacket. The activation of the 485 th bomb group took place at the fairmont, nebraska army air field in september 1943, from the original cadre which was actually assembled from the 29 th bomb group, stationed at gowen field, boise, idaho.
I am looking for unit patches of the time in order to put together a flight jacket for him. The group entered combat with fifteenth air force in may 1944. 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. Get free image hosting, easy photo sharing, and photo editing. 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. At the end of the war, the 344th bombardment group moved to a base at. 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.
Both the 829th bomb squadron and 485th bomb group patches are present. There were many hundreds of squadron patches and i have only a few examples of them. Original wwii army air forces squadron patches lost worlds. The 490th was assigned to the 341st bombardment group, along with the 11th, 22nd and 491st squadrons. The 485th fighter squadron was formed in july 1943 as one of the units in the 370th fighter group. Lot of 34 us military sew on patches army usaf patch lot. The squadron was activated at fairmont army air field, nebraska as one of the four that made up the 485th bombardment group. This patch of the 586th measures 4 78 inches horizontally across the bottom, and 5 12 inches vertically from top to bottom. Official homepage of the 385th bomb group association. Custom patches for the 485th intelligence squadron at at mainzkastel, germany. The one i have is similar to the one you have listed as the 367th bomb squadron, 8th aaf but there are some differences. I talked with my father last weekend and revisited war stories ive heard since grade school.
The wing was first activated as the 485th bombardment group. The 528th bombardment squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. The squadrons ground echelon arrived at its base at venosa airfield, italy in april, but when the air echelon arrived in theater, it remained in. Cute patches, pin and patches, iron on patches, jacket patches, funny patches, embossed seal. Patch with later unofficial 485th bombardment group emblem. 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. Patches, army, military, sailors, ornament, bricolage, modern, gi joe, armed forces. The 485th bombardment squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. The wing was last known to be active during operation iraqi freedom in 2003 at tabuk regional airport, saudi arabia, in 2003. Emblem of the 485th bombardment group world war ii. This aircraft originally served in the 9th air force, the 98th bomb group, and the 344th bomb squadron as hail columbia. Insignia of the 99th bombardment group and its subordinate units 20802.
The wing was first activated as the 485th bombardment group, a consolidated b24 liberator heavy bombardment group that served with fifteenth air force during wo. Us army air force, corps wwii squadron patch insignia. After the group was formed, it began receiving ground. Constituted as 485th bombardment group heavy on 14 sep 1943 and activated on 10 sep. The 828th bombardment squadron was a squadron of the united states army air forces. Ww2 bombair force patchesmilitary insigniavintage patchespatch design. History books aircraft time line commanders main bases component units assigned to history. My dad airplanes wwii fighter jets aircraft dads army europe italy my dad was in the 55th bomb wing, 485th bomb group, venosa italy during wwii. My father was assigned to the 458th bombardment group h in october 1943. Ww 2 a2 831st bomb squadron 485th bomb group 15th air. The bomber was assigned to the 838th bomb squadron and was equipped with pathfinder radar. This is a 831st bomb squadron, 485th bomb group, 15th air force patch. Bugs bunny patches posted in air force usaaf is with army. The 485th air expeditionary wing is a provisional united states air force unit assigned to air combat command.
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