The 343d squadron was assigned to the 40th bomb group at march air force base, california. In 1948 i was assigned to the 343rd bomb squadron of the 98th bomb group for a 90day training exercise at kadina afb on okinawa. Looking for more info on the 343rd bomb group, 98th wing. The 98th bombardment group was a liberator group that served in the mediterranean theatre from august 1942 until the end of the second world war. Frank flew 34 combat missions from 10051943 06221944 out of tortorella field, foggia, italy. The 343d squadron was assigned to the 40th bombardment group at march air force base, california and inactivated on 27 november 1946. The 98th was inactivated as a group on 10 november 1945. Boeing b17e typhoon mcgoon ii sn 419211 of the 11th bomb group, 98th bomb squadron, taken in january 1943 in new caledonia. Mickish l, perry, ok bombardier aboard b24d serial 4111761 the squaw of the 343rd bomb sq, 98th bg. Original wwii army air forces squadron patches lost worlds. During the korean war, the 343rd bomb squadron took up the challenge and saw combat operations from aug. Sac b47 wing patches b47 stratojet historical website. A b24 bomber group 9th air force, 12th air force and 15th air force.
Additional costs may incur for euro, south america and african countries. He graduated with a degree in business education from whitewater state teachers college after the war. The 348th bombardment squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. The 98th operations group is a component unit of the nevada test and training range.
The 343d bomb squadron is a united states air force reserve squadron, assigned to the. Transfered to 344th bomb squadron prior to ploesti mission. Redesignated 345th bombardment squadron medium on 28 may 1948. Taken during a stopover at fort worth army air field, part of a twoship team with the blue streak visiting the local consolidated factory on a war. The squadron was redesignated 343rd bs medium on may 28, 1948. Check out my other auctions for other interesting items. But its more likely that lady moe, accustomed to wandering freely around snetterton heath, trotted in front of a london and northeastern train in october 1945a grim end supported by newspaper and military accounts. To upload a copy, click on the photo you want, then scroll to the right corner of the photograph where the stacked boxes are and select the size you wish to keep, then right click save as. If anyone has additional information concerning dawson or his crew, i would be interested to hear from you. Sac, numbered air force, air division, wing and squadron patches. Since 1944 the people of nepomuk and pradlo have been remembering and. The 343re squadron was assigned to the 40th bomb group at march afb, ca. The 387th bombardment group medium was constituted on november 25, 1942, and activated on december 1 at macdill field in tampa bay, florida.
Lieutenant pucket was assigned to the 343rd bombardment squadron heavy. I am still researching dawsons military career as a navigator with this b24 squadron. I was pleased to see the patches of the 343rd bs on the flying suits of a 917th wing b52h crew. Upon returning to fairchild, i was transferred back to the gunnery school until the 98th was slated to move to puerto rico as a permanent change of station pcs.
The pyramidiers 98th bomb group h veterans association membership list. Welcome to the official 398th bomb group memorial association web pages, or informally the 398th web pages clearing and colder click for info. On april 1, 1951, the 98th bw deployed on paper without personnel or equipment to. The 343rd bs was chosen for reactivation mainly for its rich history in the bomber community. Thanks to doctorbaseball for the jpegs of 756th bomb squadron and 459th bombardment group patches.
I have the patch from the 19th bomb squadron, 22nd bomb wing, 15th air force, march afb around 19571960 from my. 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. However, its 343rd, 344th, and 345th squadrons were reassigned to other b29 groups. Note the antennas mounted above the nose plexiglass used for radar tracking the b24 liberty belle crew, 42nd bomb squadron, 11th bomb group h, 7th air force 11th bomb group h 42nd bomb squadron, april 1945. Consolidated b24 liberator sneezy consolidated b24d. The 393d bomb squadron 393 bs is part of the 509th bomb wing at whiteman air force base, missouri. Jack woods 389th bomb group, all of whom attacked and bombed their assigned targets. Nose insignia on consolidated b24dco liberator, 4111840 p the witch, of the 343rd bomb squadron, 98th bombardment group heavy, usaaf, while based at ramat david, palestine.
The pyramidiers 98th bomb group h veterans association. Pucket enlisted as an aviation cadet in the united states army air forces at denver, colorado, 25 november 1942 and was trained as a bomber pilot. Yokota afb, japan, where it assumed the tactical role of the 98th bg. 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. In the postwar era, the 98th bombardment group was one of the first united states army.
Wwii cbi patched out a2 jacket grouping 22nd bs 341st bg 14th af. It was inactivated at westover air force base, massachusetts on september 30, 1973. John kane flew as group leader for his 98th bomb group, col. Moved to japan in aug 1950 and attached to far east air forces for duty in the korean war. Doc 921w consolidated b24dco liberator sn 4111921 343rd bomb squadron, 98th bomb group pyramiders, 9th air force. The group formed there and trained with the new b26 medium bomber produced by the glenn l. Johnson crew flew this plane on the ploesti mission. Searchable data base containing details are gathered from veterans, diary notes, official archive records, photographs and more. 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. However, the 343rd, 344th, and 345th squadrons were reassigned to b29 groups and redesignated as very heavy bomb squadrons. The 393d bombardment squadron is the only united states air force squadron to carry out a nuclear attack on an enemy in combat.
Joe i have a 98th bombardment wing patch if you would like it. National museum of the united states air force search. Some 96th bomb group veterans insist a local farmer adopted her. Home 343rd bomber squadron, 98th bomber group, heavy. The group was activated in february 1942 and trained with the b24 liberator. The 98th operations group 98 og is a component unit of the 98th range wing, assigned to the united states air force usaf air combat command. In recognition of his service, and his 99th birthday, the 99th bomb group historical society bghs sent frank a letter of recognition and presented him with our 99th bghs hat and a 416 bomb squadron patch as shown in the photo above. Tara copp b24 photographs of wwii 98th bg mission reports. Reactivated again on july 1, 1947, with the 98th bombardment group as part of the strategic air command, 343rd bs crews started training on the b29. Air force 98th bombardment group, heavy usaf veteran locator. Unit records are useful in piecing together stories about a unit or group, as well as about individuals who. However, the 343rd, 344th, and 345th squadrons were reassigned to b29 groups.
He was techsgt sharp davidson, he had something to do with radio and comm, and one of the two black men in a squadron picture, undated. During world war ii, its aircraft attacked hiroshima on 6 august 1945 and nagasaki, japan 9 august 1945 with atomic bombs. He graduated from whitewater high school, and served in the 343rd bomb squadron, 98th bomb group, 15th air force army air corps. Redesignated 98th bombardment group medium in may 1948. A2 flight jacket 343rd bombardment squadron 98th bombardment group.
Obituary for philip tarpley grasse funeral services. Bomb groups national museum of the united states air. It saw combat in the mediterranean theater of operations, participating in the low level attack on oil refineries near ploie. I kind of guestimated that he served with the 343bs, 987 bomb group in the early 50s by a picture of him standing next to the group barracks sign in i think yakota or tachikawa. On april 1, 1951, the 98th bw deployed on paper without personnel or equipment to yokota afb, japan, where it assumed the tactical role of the 98th bg. The 343d squadron was assigned to the 40th bomb group at march air. Ray noury, a world war ii army air corps sergeant veteran, visits the czech republic. Northern star took part in the lowlevel raid on the oil refineries at ploesti, romania, on 1 august 1943, flying in the first element attacking target white iv. Nose insignia on consolidated b24dco liberator, 4111921 w northern star, of the 343rd bomb squadron, 98th bombardment group heavy, usaaf, while based at ramat david, palestine. January 28 1942 as 98th bomb group establishment at lincoln air force base. Books by ray bowden covering usaaf ww2 history and in particular the 91bg and 100bg, are available to buy. It moved to the mediterranean in julyaugust 1942, and was based in.
Air force 11th bombardment group, heavy usaf veteran locator. Detachment from 818th strategic aerospace division. Redesignated 98th bombardment group very heavy in may. Usaaf nose art research project research study into named planes of usaaf during world war two wwii. The witch took part in the lowlevel raid on the oil refineries at ploesti, romania, on 1 august 1943, as part of the third wave attacking target white iv. The 344th was assigned to the 444th bomb group at davismonthan field, arizona and. Ww2 army air corps air force unit records research ww2. Did you serve with 343 bomb squadron, 98th bomb group. Media related to 98th bombardment group at wikimedia commons. It was redesignated the 98th bombardment group very heavy and equipped with boeing b29 superfortresses, but the war with japan ended before redeployment. Personal comments page 1 343rd bomb squadron usaf korean war project. The group is stationed at nellis air force base, nevada during world war ii, the group s predecessor unit, the 98th bombardment group was a consolidated b24 liberator heavy bomb group that fought in north africa and italy. The 343d bomb squadron is a united states air force reserve squadron, assigned to the 307th operations group. Carried the name northern star on the starboard side.