If you intend to pay by check, it must be made out to 384th bomb group, inc. Awarded another duc for participation in the lowlevel assault on oil refineries at ploesti on 1 aug 1943. Redesignated 98th bombardment group medium in may 1948. Cousland commanded the first 97th bombardment group activated from polebrook, england, leading their first mission on 17 august 1942 during world war ii as the 97th bombardment. The group was last assigned to the range as the 98th operations group in 2011 and its history and honors have been temporarily been bestowed on the range. The group is stationed at nellis air force base, nevada. The 2005 98th bomb group wing veterans association reunion plans are now complete. The crew of a b24 liberator serial number 4123778 nicknamed jenny, of the 44th bomb group, return to shipdham following a raid on germany, 27 january 1943 the insignia attached to the breast of several crew members jackets has been censored. Redesignated 98th bombardment group very heavy in may.
The 96th bomb squadron 96 bs is part of the 2d bomb wing at barksdale air force, louisiana. Echelon of three b24 aircraft of 98th bombardment group youtube. The 460th bomb group, was stationed in spinazzola, italy from january 1944, to june of 45. Consolidated b24 liberators pyramidiers over ploestithe squaw and. The crew originally intended to name her lil lassie. Additional costs may incur for euro, south america and african countries. Air force patches jim buchanan jbmilart military art. The squadron patches of each 482nd bomb group are clearly visible on the web pages. The history of the nttr can be traced to its predecessor, the 98th bombardment group, a b24 liberator heavy bomber group that fought in north africa and italy during world war ii. The pyramidiers 98th bomb group h veterans association membership list. Clement bird, was equipped with b24h and j models equipped with h2x. Pyramidiers98th bomb group h veterans association in. 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.
Far to the north, the 389th bomb group successfully bombed its target, a. The group bombardment pyramidiers 98th 194245, the inscribed of story 194245, inscribed group of 98th bombardment story pyramidiers the the the pyramidiers. It is stationed at altus air force base, oklahoma col. The pyramidiers 98th bomb group veterans association. The 98th operations group is a component unit of the nevada test and training range, assigned to the united states air force air combat command. The 393d bomb squadron 393 bs is part of the 509th bomb wing at whiteman air force base, missouri.
The pyramidiers 98th bomb group veterans association is registered business and is a corporation for nonprofit under local business registration law. The eighth air force archive documents both the fighter and bomber groups that served in. Bombardment group for sale war collectibles for sale. The story of the 98th, 19421945, edited by george baroni and published by inter collegiate press for the members of the 98th bomb group association. The pyramidiers story of the 98th bombardment group 194245, inscribed the pyramidiers. This bomb group was a highly decorated group, and was involved in the many hard targets during the war. The first b29s and crews of the 98th bg, detached from the 98th bw in spokane afb, washington, arrived at yokota ab, japan on august 5, 1950. An original cadre ship acquired 9 november 43 and assigned to gentrys crew who flew her overseas in december 43. The 448th bomb group activated 1 may 1943 at gowen field idaho were initial training was conducted. The 97th bombardment group took part in the first eighth air force heavy bomber mission of the second world war, but soon afterwards was transfered to the mediterranean, where it spent the rest of the war, ending up in italy. It was deployed at lakeheath raf station, england from november 11, 1955 to january 29, 1956. This webpage is dedicated to the men of the 6th bomb group and to those who supported them in the field and at home. 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.
Upthegrove was designated as the group commander, and lieutenant colonel leroy a. It operates b52 stratofortress aircraft providing strategic bombing capability. During world war ii, its aircraft attacked hiroshima on 6 august 1945 and nagasaki, japan 9 august 1945 with atomic. View of b24d snow white and the seven dwarfs in flight sn 41119 of the 98th bombardment group, the b24 liberator unit nicknamed the pyramidiers. Then the unit moved to wendover field, utah on the fourth of july 1943 for the second phase of training, and finial training at sioux city aab, iowa from. Aug 11, 2015 personal comments page 1 98th bombardment group medium the pyramidiers usaf korean war project almost three thousand units pages are available at the korean war project. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. The 344th was assigned to the 444th bomb group at davismonthan field, arizona and inactivated on 1 october 1946. The 814th bomb squadron, under the command of capt.
Unit historythe pyramidiers98th bomb group 19421945. The 90th bomb group the jolly rogers special collection. The group, was part of the 3th bomb wing, 20th air force. The group was activated in february 1942 and trained with the b24 liberator. This collection documents the 90th bomb group the jolly rogers during world war two. The group was based on the island of tinian during wwii and participated in the war effort against japan during 194445. B24 liberators over north africa 1943 zenoswarbirds. I put this documentary on the 98th bomb group together using silent, unedited, undocumented footage from the us national archives. The group moved to barksdale field, louisiana and acted as a training unit for the 90th 93rd and 98th bomb groups and flew antisubmarine patrols over the gulf of mexico.
Ww ii usaaf 334th bomb group patch bombardment group 3rd air force ww ii. Over the next decade, it participated in sacs worldwide bombardment training and air refueling commitments. Pyramidiers98th bomb group h veterans association is an ohio corporation for nonprofit filed on august 16, 1971. The pyramidiers98th bomb group veterans association is registered business and is a corporation for nonprofit under local business registration law. 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. Explore the pyramidiers 98th bomb group h veterans assn business page in katy, tx. Air force 98th bombardment group, heavy usaf veteran locator.
We welcome all former and present members of the 98th group, wing and subordinate units. 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. The companys filing status is listed as active and its file number is 414292. The 91st tactical fighter squadron is an inactive united states air force unit.
It moved to the mediterranean in julyaugust 1942, and was based in. Us army air force, corps wwii squadron patch insignia pictures. Us air force combat units of world war ii description. The registered agent on file for this company is robert p. The 97th was formed in florida in january 1942 with the same four squadrons that it contained for the rest of the war. Activated on 3 february 1942 at mcdill field, fl with b24 liberator bombers, the. The 97th operations group 97 og is a united states air force unit assigned to the 97th air mobility wing of air education and training command. Air force 486th bombardment group, heavy usaf veteran.
January 28 1942 as 98th bomb group establishment at lincoln air force base. Ii b24 liberator bombers covering all bomb groupssquadrons and variants. Echelon of three b24 aircraft of 98th bombardment group pyramidiers in flight following raids on naples and messina italy interior of b24. This volume measures 11 by 8 14 inches and has 300 numbered pages. The of 98th the group pyramidiers 194245, bombardment story inscribed the pyramidiers story. The group flew both the consolidated b24 liberator and the boeing b17 flying fortress as part of the eighth air forces strategic bombing campaign and. The information herein is not flawless, but is as accurate as our sources. Flew the b24 liberator throughout its career in wwii europe. Bomb groups national museum of the united states air.
The pyramidiers 98th bomb group h veterans association. The of 98th the group pyramidiers 194245, bombardment story inscribed the pyramidiers. The 98th bombardment wing is an inactive united states army air forces unit. The 17th bomb group is the only combat organization to fight all three of the axis powers japan, italy, and germany on three continents asia, africa, and europe. The 17th also supplied the crews who flew the the heroic doolittle raid against japan in. However, the 343rd, 344th, and 345th squadrons were reassigned to b29 groups and redesignated as very heavy bomb squadrons. Constituted as 98th bombardment group heavy on 28 jan 1942. As the two groups emerged from ploesti and escaped to the south, the 98th and 44th bomb groups led by kane plunged into ploesti where they found many of their targets in flames. Lieutenant pucket was assigned to the 343rd bombardment squadron heavy, 98th bombardment group heavy, as a b24 liberator pilot and deployed to the mediterranean theater of operations in april 1944.
On september 25, 1942, the 99th bombardment group heavy was activated at gowan field near boise, idaho. For further information, please see the contact us page. Welcome to the official 398th bomb group memorial association web pages, or informally the 398th web pages clearing and colder click for info. It moved to the mediterranean in julyaugust 1942, and was based in palestine. The pyramidiers, a b24 bomber group, 9th air force, 12th air force, 15th air force. It provides daytoday control of the nevada test and training range nttr and directly supports air force, joint and multinational test and training activities. Later in july, the fifteenth air force 98th and 307th bombardment groups were sent to japan to join the feaf.
At that time, the group id was changed from squareo to squarew, perhaps to avoid confusion with the squared on b17s of the 100th bomb group. Frank flew 34 combat missions from 10051943 06221944 out of tortorella field, foggia, italy. According to the relevant government agency, it is currently active. A b24 bomber group 9th air force, 12th air force and 15th air force. Nevada test and training range military unit military. Aug 02, 2012 i put this documentary on the 98th bomb group together using silent, unedited, undocumented footage from the us national archives. The 98th trained for bombardment missions with b24 liberators during the first half of 1942. Most of the material was gathered in the while john alcorn was writing the book the jolly rogers.
He was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant in june 1944. The material was donated from the 90th bomb group association by thomas fetter. Scenes from aaf footage depict the b24ds of the 98th bomb group around the time they were moving from libya to tunisia circa september 1943. The group was alerted and departed for the middle east on 15 july. Moved to japan in aug 1950 and attached to far east air forces for duty in the korean war. The 393d bombardment squadron is the only united states air force squadron to carry out a nuclear attack on an enemy in combat. Ordering information for group sales please email keith ellefson with your order, including your postal address for shipping and your preferred payment method paypal, check, etc. The 98th bomb wing soon received b47 stratojets and kc97 tankers. Tara copp b24 photographs of wwii 98th bg mission reports. The fifteenth expeditionary mobility task force 15 etf was one of two etfs assigned to the. Each patch symbolizes the use of a form of light while holding a bomb. 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.
Dedicated to the strategic bombing of germany, the eighth air forces daylight strikes and. Bombardment group for sale military collectibles for sale. The 345th was assigned to the 462nd bomb group at mcdill field, florida and inactivated on 31 march 1946. However, after noting that flak repairs had made many patches on her wings and fuselage, the name patches was agreed upon. Activated on 3 february 1942 at mcdill field, fl with b24 liberator bombers, the 98th continued training at ft. Rainey was designated as the deputy group commander.
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