This crew is listed on speical order 186 issued by hq 314th bw as being in the 39th bomb group vh. Proceeds benefit the 351st bomb group memorial association. The 351st bomb group flew strategic bombing missions from their base at. In february 1946, all 331st bomb group airplanes were transferred permanently to the 501st bomb group reference par. Unofficial 351st bombardment group emblem, 351st bomb group badge. Here are some of the squadron patches i have picked up, photos, and other related items. B17 bomber flying fortress the queen of the skies b17 losses on schweinfurtmission on october 14th 1943. Both my old missile wing the 351st strategic missile wing whiteman afb and the 351st bomb group shared a common history so i like collecting and displaying items from both. Usaaf squadron patches these squadron patches are beautifully hand embroidered, just like the original theatre made examples from wwii. Assigned to strategic air command for most of its existence, the wing supported lgm30f minuteman ii icbms. Home 1st5th 6th10th 11th20th 21st30th 31st40th 41st50th 51st60th. The 351st missile wing ran the base, even though it was preparing to deactivate its minuteman ii missile system.
It was last assigned to the 351st bombardment group at fairfax field, kansas, where it was inactivated on 27 june 1949 the squadron was first activated during world war ii, as a boeing b17 flying fortress heavy bomber unit. Usaaf squadron patches are a unique area of collecting in and of themselves. The insignia of the 511th bomb squadron, 351st bomb group. Wwii 351st bomb group 508th squadron pilot grouping des. Lost by enemy aircraft 14 october 1943 92nd bomb group. Squadron codes 367 bs gy 368 bs bo 369 bs ww 423 bs rd. However, this arrangement changed on 01 july 1993, when the 509th bomb wing.
See more ideas about air force, nose art and the mighty eighth. Linda ball nose art, air force, sci fi, aircraft, group, image. Air force patches jim buchanan jbmilart military art. If you have any additional information about this crew please contact us. The 351st bg has about 14 original members of the group left, im just an associate member. The 351st missile wing is an inactive united states air force unit, which was last based at. Us army air force, corps wwii squadron patch insignia pictures. Air force 351st bombardment group, heavy usaf veteran locator. After training in the united states, it deployed to the european theater of. First name all known loading list documents have been transcribed to the database. During world war ii, its predecessor unit, the 351st bombardment group was a viii bomber command b17 flying fortress unit in england.
The 351st was constituted on january 28, 1942 as a b17 heavy bomber squadron and was assigned to the 100th bomb group the following june. 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. Dec 05, 2014 both my old missile wing the 351st strategic missile wing whiteman afb and the 351st bomb group shared a common history so i like collecting and displaying items from both. Our 34 bs patches are 100% embroidered with velcro backing. Shop top fashion brands applique patches at free delivery and returns possible on eligible purchases. The 351st bomb group flew strategic bombing missions from their base at polebrook, northamptonshire from april. Fly the pink lady of the 511th bomb squadron in this handcrafted model. Assigned to raf polebrook in early 1943, the group s 504th bomb squadron made 54 consecutive missions on june 1943 to january 1944 without losses. During world war ii, its predecessor unit, the 351st bombardment group was.
B17 bomber flying fortress the queen of the skies home. They can be very expensive and are frequently faked. Feb 1, 2017 aircraft and airmen of the 8th af 351st bomb group. During world war ii, its predecessor unit, the 351st bombardment group was a viii bomber command b17 flying. Most of the books are authored by 351st veterans who share accounts of life at polebrook airfield and their wartime experiences. I found the book the 351st bomb group in wwii by peter harris ken harbour on ebay and was able to snatch it. It was last assigned to the 351st bombardment group at fairfax field, kansas. Unofficial group and squadron patch of the 351st bomb squadron of the 100th bomb group. The 340 bomb squadron, 97 bomb group, 15th air force patch.
The 511th bombardment squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. The group s most famous member was hollywood actor clark gable, who flew four five missions with them as an observer gunner for the making of recruitment film combat america. This website was made possible thanks to generous contributions from 100th bomb group veterans g. This patch of the 586th measures 4 78 inches horizontally across the bottom, and 5 12 inches vertically from top to bottom. Lost by flakaafire 14 october 1943 306th bomb group. The 351st bomb group flew strategic bombing missions from their base at polebrook, northamptonshire from april 1943 to june 1945. Jun 18, 2009 i found the book the 351st bomb group in wwii by peter harris ken harbour on ebay and was able to snatch it. Levy, lewis d company, 507th parachute infantry regiment, 82nd airborne d. The 1944 special issue of the national geographic magazine includes several pages of squadron insignia and is a good, but incomplete reference. It operates b52 stratofortress aircraft providing strategic bombing capability. Although it is a component of the 55th operations group, main flying operations are conducted from raf mildenhill, united kingdom and souda bay, crete. It was last assigned to the 351st bombardment group at fairfax field, kansas, where it was inactivated on 27 june 1949.
I belong to the 351st bg reunion group b17 and the 351st strategic missile wing reunion group. The groups most famous member was hollywood actor clark gable, who flew four five missions with them as an observer gunner for the making of recruitment film combat america. The 351st missile wing is an inactive united states air force unit, which was last based at whiteman air force base, missouri. Name search serial number search mission search aircraft search. The 586th bomb squadron was the third squadron of the 394th bomb group who flew b26 marauders in the european theater during wwii. 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. Ii this site is dedicated to the 351st bombardment group heavy, eighth united.
Doubledee, and to the brave men of the 511th bomb squadron, 351st bomb group, 1st bomb wing, 8th bomber command, usaaf, who. Clark gable was assigned to the 351st bg, great buy. Squadron codes 508 bs yb 509 bs rq 510 bs tu 511 bs ds. Doubledee, and to the brave men of the 511th bomb squadron, 351st bomb group, 1st bomb wing, 8th bomber command, usaaf, who served in the european theater during wwii. Air force usaf usaaf wwii 351st bomb squadron 100th bomb. Custom patches for the 34th bomb squadron at ellsworth air force base, south dakota, employing the b1b lancer. It gives a daily account of the missions and a list of the aircraft by name and the targetsalso about 25 pages of pictures. Squadron codes 524 bs wa 525 bs fr 526 bs lf 527 bs fo. Devils ball b17g10bo 4231238 351st bomb group 511th bomb squadron devils ball was named in the tradition of many other 511th bomb squadron aircraft by incorporating the word ball in the title, after the squadrons first commander clinton f ball. It conducted combat crew training from, 19711982 and forward air control training since 1991. Its last was assigned to the 351st bombardment group, stationed at fairfax field.
The 96th bomb squadron 96 bs is part of the 2d bomb wing at barksdale air force, louisiana. Click image to zoom 351st bomb squadron 100th bomb group beautifully embroidered 5 inch diameter patch. The squadron was first activated during world war ii, as a boeing b17 flying fortress heavy bomber unit. Air force bomb squadron patches flying tigers surplus. 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.
Air force 351st bombardment group, heavy usaf veteran. Presentations to the 8th air force historical society of minnesota including transcripts, photos, video, and audio files. Buy air force usaf usaaf wwii 351st bomb squadron 100th bomb group 8th air force ssi 6 magnet. Air force bomb squadron patches air force squadron patches flying tigers surplus page 2. Devils ball b17g10bo 4231238 351st bomb group 511th bomb squadron devils ball was named in the tradition of many other 511th bomb squadron aircraft by incorporating the word ball in the title, after the squadron s first commander clinton f ball. Each piece is carved from wood and handpainted to provide a piece youll love. The group established at geiger field in washington in november of 1942 where the group was assembled for initial training, and the second phase of training was conducted at biggs field, texas, between december of 1942 and march of 1943. See more ideas about clark gable, wwii and the mighty eighth. Additional costs may incur for euro, south america and african countries. The 95th reconnaissance squadron 95 rs is a united states air force reconnaissance unit based at offurtt air force base, near omaha, nebraska. This current issue th bomb squadron patch is a a b2 spirit unit and is stationed at whiteman air force base, missouri. Home 511th bomber squadron, 351st bomber group, heavy. Most of the 351st bg items are replicas and i even made the 511 bs patch just so i have a complete squadron set, but i think. The group arrived at its base at thorpe abbotts, england in june 1943, and flew over 300 missions over europe during wwii.
Usaaf 510th bomb squad, 351st bomb group, 8th, patch. Group patches 100th bg official 100th bg unofficial worn 19441945 349th bs 350th bs 351st bs 418th bs the 100th bg foundation. Transfer was actually made before formal orders were issued. Lot of 34 us military sew on patches army usaf patch lot. B17 losses on schweinfurtmission on october 14th 1943.