Firsthand accounts of combat and other experiences during wwii by 32nd. Group the 491st bomb group flew b24 liberators in bombing missions over northern france and germany from june 1944 until april 1945. Original wwii usaaf 22nd bomb group flight surgeon lot with sterling wings. The book is volume 5 in the eagles over the pacific book series. A crew from 33rd bomb squadron, 22nd bomb group stand in front. It consists of 464 pages, a 32 page color section with dozens of rare color photos of the artwork and markings on the units aircraft, 32 fullcolor b24 aircraft profiles that includes several pages of enlargements of unit markings and artwork rendered in nearphotographic.
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. Hayward, a b25 medium bomber pilot during world war ii, provides the reader with 94 stories written by storytellers of his 22nd bomb squadron in the chinaburmaindia theater of world war ii. The squadron had been activated at the start of 1941 as part of the prewar expansion of the army air force. Eagles bulldogs tigers history of the 22nd bomb squadron. Its last assignment as a boeing b52 stratofortress squadron was with the strategic air command 22d bombardment wing stationed at march air force base, california. Id like to thank tom hall of california for his assistance with this web page. The men the memories of the 463rd bomb group the swoose group. Within a very few days, the 36th squadron packed up and departed for port moresby. The history of the unit is chronicled in this wonderfullydetailed and lavishlyillustrated volume produced by the 22nd bomb squadron association in 1997. The 21st bombardment squadron heavy was one of a small number of usaaf units to take part in the fighting on the aleutian islands, becoming one of the first squadrons to make a landbased attack on the japanese home islands. The 23rd bomb squadron flies the boeing b52h stratofortress long range bomber. This was the first b26 marauder combat mission during world war 2. Bombardment group bgrevenge of the red raiders is nothing short of encyclopedia of information about everything related to the 22nd bgthis book.
The 42nd bombardment squadron heavy, one of the squadrons of the 11th bombardment group of the seventh air force, was on duty at hickam field, hawaii, on 7 december 1941. Our crew was a reservist crew from randolph field, tx. Detached from the 22nd bw, the 22nd bg deployed its b29s in early july 1950 from march afb, california, to okinawa, where it came under the control of feaf bomber command provisional. In the four months that the 22nd had b25s in combat, not a single plane was lost by enemy action. The stories are illustrated by 240 caricatures drawn by pilotartist john a. In one month a single squadron sent out 338 aircraft on strikes. It is stationed at mcconnell air force base, kansas, and is part of air mobility command amcs eighteenth air force the group s primary mission is to provide global reach by conducting air refueling and airlift where and when needed.
The 11th bomb squadron is a unit of the united states air force, 2d operations group, 2d bomb wing located at barksdale air force base, louisiana. Stories by the airmen of the 22nd bomb squadron in world war ii. Though the 22nd bs saw initial service as a b17 unit early in the war, that organization had a short life. The 19th squadron b26 martin marauders taxied down duckworth street from garbutt airfield to their new home at the northern side of the stock route airfield on 28 march 1942 on 5 april 1942 the 22nd bomb group successfully bombed rabaul. Home book shop wars battles biographies timeline weapons blog full index subjects concepts. The book has an exlibris label named to midway marauder tsgt. I have the patch from the 19th bomb squadron, 22nd bomb wing, 15th air force, march afb around 19571960 from my fathers cap, just not sure how to upload a. The marauder, a book of the 22nd bomb group a souvenir of historic days spent in the southwest pacific. Stories by the airmen of the 22nd bomb squadron in world war ii estimated delivery 312 business days format paperback condition brand new description david k. From january 1944 until august 1945 we were with the 14th air. Books by ray bowden covering usaaf ww2 history are available to buy. Searchable data base containing details are gathered from veterans, diary notes, official archive records, photographs and more. Includes photos and an extensive roster including ranks and specialties. Hanks of the 40th squadron knew one of the gunners in the 33rd, bomb squadron and soon located him.
Anderson, 32 nd bomb squadron, 301 st bomb group donated by allison a. History of the 22nd bomb squadron in the chinaburmaindia theatre of operations. In the aftermath of pearl harbor, the 22nd bombardment group was transferred to the west coast, flying antisubmarine patrols from muroc, california from december 1941 to the end of. Stories by the airmen of the 22nd bomb squadron in. Repository citation schofield, jack lund, flying tigers 22nd bomb squadron, 19421945. Due to an administrative error, the 73rd squadron was assigned to the 28th bomb group and the 37th squadron was assigned to the 17th. Houston i was with the 22nd bomb group when they were in the townsville area. If you have corrections or additions, please email us. See 46th bomb squadron for the strategic air command squadron.
The 22nd attack squadron is a united states air force unit assigned to the 432d wing air combat command at creech air force base near indian springs, nevada. Stories by the airmen of the 22nd bomb squadron of world war ii edited by david k. For a short time, the 19th squadron, 22nd bomb group was know as the silver fleet. Jun 7, 2014 a crew from 33rd bomb squadron, 22nd bomb group stand in front of a martin b26 marauder during may 1943. A must have for anyone interested in finding information on the 22nd bomber group in the south pacific during wwii. East coast just after the start of the second world war, training with a mix of b18 bolos and b26 marauders. Firsthand accounts of combat and other experiences during wwii by 32nd bomb squadron personnel. Melo is pictured at the far left of the top row in the first group photo pictured above, and at far left in the second group photo, taken right after midway. This nickname referred to the fact that the unit was flying the only combat aircraft in the theater in a natural metal finish. The squadron stands ready to deploy and fly its b52hs to enforce national security policy by. The 2d bombardment squadron is an inactive united states air force unit.
Tom williams, pilot, edwin eddie waite, copilot, joe. History books aircraft time line commanders main bases component units assigned to history. There are so many great drawings, black and white photographs of both candid and actionfilled moments, and even some color reprints of paintings and squadron logos. The appendix on markings and insignia is a detailed study of nose art and individual markings, as well as squadron and group ones over the 22nds long service. Nearest aircraft is consolidated b24l5co sn 4441538 of the 33rd bombardment squadron, 22nd bombardment group. Air force 22nd bombardment group, medium usaf veteran locator. The book is in near fine condition with very bright lettering and. Holdings include the international archive of the martin b26 marauder, the 22nd bomb squadron of the 341st bomb group, 40th bomb group, 315th bomb wing, 330th bomb wing, 376th heavy bombardment group, 406th fighter group, and 446th bomb group. Silver fleet international historical research associates. Flying tigers 22nd bomb squadron, 19421945 digital. Eagles bulldogs tigers history of the 22nd bomb squadron in. East coast just after the start of the second world war, training with a mix of b18 bolos and b26 marauders in the aftermath of pearl harbor, the 22nd bombardment group was transferred to the west coast, flying antisubmarine patrols. I joined the 22nd bomb wing, 2nd bomb squadron in janurary 1952. Names of 22nd bomb squadron members 194245 were presented in their book, eagles, bulldogs and tigers.
Bomb group for sale military collectibles for sale. The 22nd bomb group was the first air group to receive the new b26 marauder medium bomber when it began rolling off the martin production line in early 1941. Within walking distance of the 40th squadrons camp was an airfield pasture. The insignia of the 332nd bomb squadron, 94th bomb group. The 22nd was redesignated the 22d air refueling wing on september 1, 1991. Sac b47 wing patches b47 stratojet historical website.
In january 1944, the 22nd bombardment group was changed from a medium group to a heavy bombardment group flying b24 liberators. From december 1942 until december 1943, we were with the 10th air force at chakulia, india, west of calcutta. The 22nd bomb squadron was reassigned without personnel transfer. The unit was redesignated as the 2d strategic squadron as a boeing kc5 stratotanker rotational squadron with. The saga of the 490th bombardment squadron an epic of combat aviation 50th anniversary of the end of wwii. The 22d operations group is the operational flying component of the united states air force. The 22nd lost its 486th bomb squadron in 1971 and its 2nd bomb squadron. It flies general atomics mq9 reaper unmanned aerial vehicles. The marauder, a book of the 22nd bomb group unknown binding january 1, 1944 see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Aug 28, 2012 i have the patch from the 19th bomb squadron, 22nd bomb wing, 15th air force, march afb around 19571960 from my fathers cap, just not sure how to upload a picture of it.
The 22nd bombardment group was one of the original groups assigned to the 5th af and fought from the dark, early days of the war all the way through the final surrender of the japanese. Please select any of the units below to submit a research inquiry to ww2 researcher bill beigel. Hayward, a b25 medium bomber pilot during world war ii, provides the reader with 94 stories written by storytellers of his 22nd. Air corps, technical school, chanute field, kansas, airplane mechanics class number 2 may 22, 1931. This insignia and nickname were the work of bombardier 1lt. Combat units 2nd bombardment squadron 19th bombardment squadron 33rd bombardment squadron. Constituted 33d bombardment squadron medium on 22 dec 1939. In may 1997, the 22nd bomb squadron s own, david hayward, published a book of members anecdotes, encompassing the entire history of the squadron. Usaaf nose art research project research study into named planes of usaaf during world war two wwii. The final appendix are aircraft profiles for the bombers profiled in the book s extensive artwork color profile section. The groups primary mission is to provide global reach by conducting air refueling and airlift where and when needed. An analysis of management and leadership practices jack lund schofield university of nevada, las vegas follow this and additional works at. Us army air forces 22nd bomb squadron 341st bomb group 10th air forces. I was with the 2nd squadron stationed at a place called reid river.
The final appendix are aircraft profiles for the bombers profiled in the books extensive artwork color profile section. The group directs the 22d wings boeing kc5r stratotanker refueling and airlift operations in support of worldwide amc, united states transportation command, air force, department of defense, and allied operations anywhere in the world. Missions over germany included bombing the headquarters of the german general staff at zossen. Hardbound in blue cloth with gold lettering on the front cover and spine, 294 pages dust jacket. The 22d operations group is the operational flying component of the united states air force 22d air refueling wing. Ww 2 a2 jacket 560th bomb squadron 388th bomb group 8th air force size 36. Within walking distance of the 40th squadron s camp was an airfield pasture. Thank you for your continued support by subscribing, reading and sharing our work, and buying our books. If theres anything youd like to see more of, let us know. Then in september 1997, 22nd bomb squadron association web page was published to the internet. Air force 22nd bombardment group, medium usaf veteran. In february 1941 the 17th became the first group to receive the b25 mitchell, and by september all four squadrons were equipped with b25s. In may 1997, the 22nd bomb squadrons own, david hayward, published a book of members anecdotes, encompassing the entire history of the squadron.
The struggle of testing the highly advanced aircraft, produced without a prototype, and training up the crews to the standards of the newest generation of medium bomber is fully covered. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. Houston, who adapted it from the model railroad with which. The appendix on markings and insignia is a detailed study of nose art and individual markings, as well as squadron and group ones over the 22nd s long service. We are the 22nd bombardment squadron m, 341st bombardment group m, of the 10th and 14th air forces in the chinaburmaindia theater of world war ii from 1942 to 1945. The 17th began intensive training with their b18s and b23s. The 11th is equipped with the boeing b52h stratofortress. History of the 32nd bomb squadron, 301st bomb group h, through wwii. With its b52s long gone, the days of the red raiders were history. The book is a photographic history of the units service in the pacific, and has three in memoriam pages. Usaf 22nd bomb group the marauder 1944 ww ii history. A historical journey of the 32nd bomb squadron from 1917 through 1988.