Contributions of 416th bomb group related material orders, photos, diaries, articles, etc. This book covers the 50 missions henke flew as a tail gunner with the 99th bomb group, 416th bomb squadron, out of bases in north africa and italy to bomb german targets in the mediterranean theatre of operations, and also his army air force training and family history. The squadron was attached to the ix tactical air command, 71st fighter wing, ix air defense command, ix tactical air command. Post vietnam war usaf us air force 416th bomb wing patch. The 416th bombardment wing of griffiss air force base.
This wing was assigned to altus air force base, oklahoma, composed of b52e aircraft. List of usaf bomb wings and wings assigned to strategic air. Lee, the 416th bombardment wing was at griffiss afb, new york from 19631994. The wing was constituted as the 416th bombardment group light on jan. During october the 99th received twelve flight leaders with crews, and four b17 flying fortress bombers. Various groups were attached for training prior to oct 1943. It was awarded a distinguished unit citation for its actions. The 311th fighter squadron 311 fs is an inactive united states air force unit. Send me a recent photograph of yourself to be included in. It is built around his diary which he kept hidden throughout the war as at. Cloth patches of the united states air force strategic air command. During the cold war the 416th bw was absorbed by strategic air command sac and based at griffis afb. Customize and personalize this 416 bomb wing b52 stratofortress model with your choice of pilot and crew chief names, weapons load out and patch and text on stand. Strategic air command munitions maintenance squadrons in the.
Jan 12, 20 lee, the 416th bombardment wing was at griffiss afb, new york from 19631994. A81775 ac a consolidated b24h, ac 4128967, of the 458th bomb gp, which crashed as it came in for a landing at an air base somewhere in england. The 416th air expeditionary wing aew is a provisional unit assigned to the air combat command of the united states air force to activate or inactivate as needed. After graduation, i was assigned to the 96th bomb wing bombnav unit at dyess afb, tx from 59 to 60 under col. Bomb wing patch in original vietnam war patches for sale ebay. The group was a douglas a20 havoc light bomb group assigned to ninth air force in western europe. Due to congestion at gowan field, the 99th immediately relocated to walla walla, washington. Us air force regular sort by featured best selling alphabetically, az alphabetically, za price, low to high price, high to low date, new to old date, old to new filters. Canadian forces royal canadian dragoons badge sticker b. Up for sale tonight are a group of usaf patches from a collection that i recently purchased. The 416th air expeditionary wing aew is a provisional unit assigned to the air combat command of the united states air force to activate or inactivate as needed the wing began life in world war ii as the 416th bombardment group bg. To obtain or share information, comment, or if you are aware of any mistakes on our website, please contact the 416th bg archive.
The 307th arefs was also attached until 1952 and operated kb. Get the best deals on bomb wing patch when you shop the largest online selection at. Strategic air command munitions maintenance squadrons in. This is a series of emblems by aeroemblem featuring the sac emblem, as well as air force unit patches on the sac milky way banner fuselage emblem.
During the cold war the 416th bw was absorbed by strategic air command sac and based at griffis afb in rome, new york. To perform its mission, and to support the mission of the 91st missile wing, four groups are assigned to the 5th bomb wing. I will be happy to combine shipping for high bidders who win more than one auction. It was last assigned to the 88th bombardment group. Constituted as 55th bombardment operational training wing medium on 17 mar 1943 and activated on 31 mar 1943. The patch is a bat wearing a flight helmet pushed back up on his head who invites the enemy to pick their poison. The two unit insignia at the top of this page are the 6th bombardment wing patch and the unofficial 6th bw patch applied to aircraft and worn on uniforms. Popular patch is your source for high quality embroidered military patches.
I was a member of the 17th bomb wing l from about april 1952 until may 1953. Our customer, the 416th, was a b52g wing with 15 bombers and 15 kc5 tankers assigned. It took part in the strategic bombing campaign and also performed tactical bombing missions in support of the dday landings and the campaign that followed. Strategic bombardment training, 19481964, with the 97th bomb wing being attached from 17 march 1948 to 16 may 1948 and the 22nd bomb wing being attached from 1 august 1948 to 9 may 1949, and aerial refueling 1949. The 416th bomb group archive strives to present all information as correctly and historically accurate as possible. The 320th bombardment group medium was activated on june 23rd, 1942 at macdill field now macdill afb, florida. The story of the gallant men and awesome machines that made history in 194445 as the attack bomber helped turn the tide of wwii in europe. Custom crafted patch please allow extra time for delivery. Sac b47 wing patches b47 stratojet historical website. Post vietnam war usaf us air force sac 416th bomb wing maint complex 1987 patch. The unit consisted of the 24th, 39th and 40th bomb squadrons and was equipped with b29 superfortress aircraft. B52 stratofortress model 416 bw customize and personalize this 416 bomb wing b52 stratofortress model with your choice of pilot and crew chief names, weapons load out and patch and text on stand. The history of the 416th bomb wing dates back to the period of rapid expansion of the army air force that followed the united states entry into world war 2 in late 1941. It was last assigned to the 56th operations group, being stationed at luke air force base, arizona.
The host wing on minot air force base, the 5th bomb wing operates the b52h stratofortress aircraft to provide global strike and combatsupport capabilities to geographic commanders. These decals stickers are made from the highest quality vinyl with uv resistant graphics. This wing was assigned to altus air force base, oklahoma, composed of. The wing began life in world war ii as the 416th bombardment group bg. Get the best deals on bomb wing patch in original vietnam war patches when you shop the largest online selection at. The 416th bombardment wing of griffiss air force base became the first base in the nation thursday with a full deployment of warready cruise missiles. To my international buyers, please note that i cannot send the patch via airmail as there is no way to track it. The 316th bombardment squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. Went to japan on a small converted tanker, then by courier aircraft to k9. Air force 351st bomb squadron 100th bomb wing patch portsmouth nh. List of usaf bomb wings and wings assigned to strategic. Then on to ben guerir afb, morocco from 60 to 61 under lt. The group consisted of four operational flying units. This began at the outset of the united states involvement in world war ii, when the 410 th bombardment group was commissioned.
This is a remake of super rare world war ii 422nd night fighter squadron, 9th air force. The 4th bombardment wing was a b17 wing within the eighth air force, and controlled a third of the bomber force until the formation of bombardment divisions. Send me a recent photograph of yourself to be included in this photo gallery. Patch usaf 416th bombardment wing june 1, 1992 inactivated on sept. The sac milky way banner patch is derived from the 1950s and 60s, when those beautiful, all natural surfaced b36s, b47s, b52s, kc5s, and even icbms, proudly wore the sac patch on the milky way banner around their fuselages. The 410th bombardment wing, ki sawyer afb military history.
A crashed b24 liberator serial number 4128967 nicknamed first sergeant of the 458th bomb group used as a flight assembly ship. B52 stratofortress model 416 bw island enterprises. The 416th bomb wing was one of more than 200 air groups created in 1942 and 1943. Oct 12, 2015 410th bombardment wing logo from the 410 th unit of the united states air force is designed to be activated and deactivated when the need arises. Collectible military patch reproduction, brand new, never used or worn. Air force 351st bomb squadron 100th bomb wing patch. These patches are a beautiful tribute to veterans of sac and the usaf. Get the best deals on bomb wing patch in original vietnam war patches when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. As a general rule a bomb wing in the strategic air command would come under the command of an air division and the sixth was no exception, coming under the command of the 47th air division. Cloth insignia or patches are perfect for that special flight jacket or shadow box. Us army air force, corps wwii squadron patch insignia pictures.
The 416th bw was deactivated as a bomb wing and now serves as an air expeditionary group at karshikhanabad air base. Air force logistics command was the host at griffiss afb. These orders identified the source of the cadre as the 46th bombardment group. List of usaf bomb wings and wings assigned to the strategic air command and brief information of the unit. The groups heritage was continued by the 416th bombardment wing bw, a strategic air command b52 stratofortress wing that conducted strategic bombardment training and air refueling operations on a global scale based at griffiss air force base in new york. Bomb wing patch in original vietnam war patches ebay. Aug 28, 2012 looking for any members that were in bombnav school at lowry afb, co from 58 to 59. Looking for any members that were in bombnav school at lowry afb, co from 58 to 59. Many of our customers refer to our stickers as high quality transfers, we think of them as the best stickers available. The sac patch shown is a precise copy of the 1966 4 sac emblem. Subscribe to the 416th bg archive email newsletter. The 320th bw was deactivated as a bomb wing and now serves as an air expeditionary wing at bolling afb. When the air force reorganized june 1, 1992 the 416th wing became the 416th bomb wing and realigned under 9th air force, shaw afb, s.