8th af 385th bomb group patch

Eighth air force was established as viii bomber command on 19 january 1942 and activated at langley field, virginia on 1 february. Usaaf 424th bomb squadron, 307th bomb group, 7th and th air force patch 100a. You are not required to enter information in every space in order to be a part of the database. Usaaf 8th af 385th bomb group air medal grouping in ww2 usaaf. The patch shows a great tiger riding the back of a missile. The 385th and 388th bombardment groups joined the 4th bombardment wing in the summer of 1943, bringing it up to six. Ww2 us military 385th bomb group unit history and crew member dog. The national museum of the mighty eighth air force couldnt do it without you. Constituted as 385th bombardment group heavy on 25 nov 1942.

Air force groups that trained at the cut bank airport. Us army air force, corps wwii squadron patch insignia pictures. Nov 20, 2016 explore catmums board 8th af 385th bomb group. Mens 2xl usaf wolf pack 385th bomb group tshirt 8th air force fighter 1943 b17. United states 8th air force, wwii welcome to the 96th bombardment group h station 8 snetterton, england. Constituted as viii bomber command on 19 jan 1942, the command conducted the heavy bombardment operations. It was last known to be stationed at incirlik ab, turkey. This is a united states army air forces 556th bomb squadron, 387th bomb group patch. On the continent came under the 9th air force and on. Welcome to the official 398th bomb group memorial association web pages, or informally the 398th web pages clearing and colder click for info. Veterans database national museum of the mighty 8th air. The airman database contained in this section of the website was created from a roster of airmen of the 385th bomb group, 8th air force in world war ii compiled by bill varnedoe 5000 ketova way, huntsville, al 35803 march 20 the data were taken from the loading lists of these missions as preserved in the. Bomb groups national museum of the united states air.

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. Eighth air force, with headquarters at barksdale afb, in the bossier city shreveport, louisiana, metro area, supports u. The 549 bs, 385 bg, 8th af bullion represents the 549 bombardment squadron, 385 bombardment group, 8th air force. Wwii squadron patch insignia pictures collection of.

The 398th was part of the 8th air force 1st air division during wwii and was one of many b17 bomb groups stationed in england. Visit our 8th air force honor project with rosters of servicemen who served in the groups of the 8th. The eighth air force archive is the result of the efforts of james hill, the editor of the 8th af news. Us air force combat units of world war ii description. The group was activated in the united states in december 1942, and moved to england in june 1943. Hill began collecting papers, audiovisual materials, and memorabilia from members of the 8th air force. Dan dolan was part of the 385th group as a european b17 pilot, mid 1944s. Strategic commands task force 204, providing onalert, combatready forces to the president. During world war ii, it was active as the 385th bombardment group heavy, an eighth air force. Veterans database national museum of the mighty 8th air force. In memory of those who gave their lives in the cause of freedom.

This group is dedicated to the research and remembrance of the 712th, 7th, 714th, and 715th squadrons of the 448th bomb group of the mighty eighth air force of world war two. Air force 486th bombardment group, heavy usaf veteran locator. This group was created to keep the memories of the men of the 385th bomb group alive. The eighth air force earned the unofficial nickname the mighty eighth in the 1970s following the publication of roger freemans book the mighty eighth. The national museum of the mighty eighth air force veterans database entry form required. Feb 1, 2017 aircraft and airmen of 8th af 306th bomb group. You can doubleclick a group, click a group and click submit, or click a group and hit enterreturn key.

An advanced detachment of viii bomber command was established at raf bomber command headquarters at raf daws hill england on 23 february in preparation for its units to arrive in the. Hill passed away in 1998, and the 8th air force memorial museum foundation 8afmmf. Moved to england in mar 1944 and assigned to eighth af. The group led the famous attack on the fockewulf assembly plant at marienburg in east prussia on 9 october 1943. During the cold war, the 385th strategic aerospace wing was a. Honouring and helping the mighty 8th, 385th bg and all who served. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. The 556th was attached to the 8th and 9th air forces. This new exhibit examines the role the 8th air force played in dday. Ww2 usaaf insignia the historic flying clothing company. Sep 29, 2019 well it looks like i found another one from the 8th af wearing this eto patch. United states 8th air force, wwii welcome to the 96th bombardment grouph station 8 snetterton, england.

Aac 379th bomb group, 8th af aac 380th bomb group, 5th aaf king of the heavi aac 380th bomb squadron, 310th bomb group, 12th aac 381st bomb squadron 310th bomb group aac 385th bomb group, 8th air force aac 385th bomb squadron cbi aac 389th bomb squadron, 312th bomb group donald aac 392nd bomb group, 8th. The 8th army air force, 96th bomb group h association. Coincidence or is there something to this besides a airman dressing up his uniform for his home coming. Krank lost plane blew up ruhlandlost 3 planes heavy flacknavigator wounded and never flew again. Memories of the usaaf 389th bomb group 389th victor darileks log book below is the log book of my dad, 389th bg. Us army air force, corps wwii squadron patch insignia. During world war ii, it was active as the 385th bombardment group heavy, an eighth air force b17 flying fortress unit, stationed at raf great ashfield, england. Moved to england in jun 1943 and assigned to eighth af. Also his medal ribbon group for the air medal with 2 oakleaf clusters, good conduct medal, american campaign, europeanafricanmiddle eastern theatre of operations. Welcome to the official 385th bomb group h association. Operated chiefly against strategic objectives in germany until may 1945. Wwii usaaf 556th bomb squadron, 387th bomb group, 8th and 9th air force patch.

Members may wish to attend the 8afhs 2020 reunion in memphis. Weve recently needed to relocate the 388th database maintained by our historian. Member of 8th air force 305th bomb group 366 th squadron london,england. Eighth air force and dday through images and memories. The group formed there and trained with the new b26 medium bomber produced by the glenn l. Jan 30, 2017 aircraft and airmen of the 8th af 385th bomb group. Usaaf 8th af 385th bomb group air medal grouping in ww2. Military ranks, military units, military insignia, military service, military weapons, military.

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. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. See more ideas about aircraft, world war two and nose art. Insignia and markings of the eighth air force in world war ii. Entered combat in may 1944 with b14 aircraft but soon converted to b17s. Smithers, a tail gunner on b17 flying fortresses with the 385th bombardment group, 8th aaf. Constituted as 486th bombardment group heavy on 14 sep 1943 and activated on 20 sep. He and other airman wanted to fly those sexy p38s but again he got tricked he was encouraged to fly b17s more on.

And according to the owner of this jacket, this gent was a munitions handler with the 385th bomb group. Please select any of the units below to submit a research inquiry to ww2 researcher bill beigel. The list is in order of aircraft group type, then number. The 385th bombardment group was a b17 group of the eighth air force and took part in the strategic bombing campaign over europe. The 385th air expeditionary group is a provisional united states air force unit assigned to air mobility command to activate or inactivate as needed. Wwii usaaf 556th bomb squadron, 387th bomb group, 8th. Official homepage of the 385th bomb group association. Eighth air force is one of two active duty numbered air forces in air force global strike command. Ray peterson, b17 flight engineer 8th air force historical. Lieutenantcolonel preston piper of the 385th bomb group reports to intelligence officer first lieutenant john murray after a mission. Bomb groups national museum of the united states air force.

The 8th af was primarily engaged in the bombardment of strategic targets in europe. This is part of his story how he left the infantry tricking his way into the us army air force. It includes an unamed cased air medal complete with ribbon, mounted ribbonbar and lapel device. Officially the unit was inactivated on the 25th of december 1946. Well it looks like i found another one from the 8th af wearing this eto patch. Sterling marked marksman badge with pistol and carbine bars, a machine made aaf shoulder patch.

For a list of all the reunions held by the 384th bomb group since the first one in 1967, visit 384th bg inc. The 387th bombardment group medium was constituted on november 25, 1942, and activated on december 1 at macdill field in tampa bay, florida. Ww2 usaaf flight jacket patch 489th bomb group patch 8th air force rare. The eighth air force archive documents both the fighter and bomber groups that served in europe and africa. Wwii squadron patch insignia pictures collection of patches. The 388 bomb group association was formed to insure the accomplishments and sacrifices of the men and women of the 388th are remembered. It was reassigned to savannah air base, georgia on 10 february 1942. It is currently a tenant unit of the 379th air expeditionary wing at al udeid air base, qatar. Attended air force aircraft mechanics school amarrilo,texas member of 8th air force 305th bomb group 366 th squadron london,england flew 27 missions over missionsdresden36 planestwo crashed on take off bohlanheavy flacksquadron commander col.

The 390th bombardment group h flew 301 combat missions out of england during world war ii. Bomb group for sale military collectibles for sale. We welcome members of the 388 fbw korea the 388 tfw vietnam and the 388 fw today. The 423 bomb squadron of the 306th bomb group was attached to the group after this date but by the end of october 1946 the group ceased all operations. Hill began collecting papers, audiovisual materials. Choose an aircraft group for its markings, airfields, missions and more. Air force 486th bombardment group, heavy usaf veteran.