Memories of the 384th bomb group books

Listing of named aircraft of 384th bomb group, 546th bomb squadron. He collated and augmented all of his 384th stories from the memories publication and created a volume titled memories of the 384th bombardment group h. The 384th bombardment group was a b17 flying fortress group that fought with the eighth air force from june 1943 until the end of the war in europe. Daybyday history of the 384th with innumerable personal eyewitness accounts. Sheldon vernon is in the first row, middle with the garrison cap. If you are aware of other books about the 487th bomb group, please let me know and that information can be added to the list.

All content on this gallery is visible to all visitors. Decorated 384th bomb group b17 crew 1943 site statistics. Vernon, b17 pilot 384th bomb group h, 8th air force, graftonunderwood, england 19431944 read more. When group recognition symbols were developed by viii bomber command in mid1943, the 384th was assigned the trianglep, the triangle indicating the 1st bombardment division later 1st air division. Due to the coronavirus situation, the original plans to hold this years 384th bomb group reunion during june in ogden, utah, have been cancelled. The story of the 394th bomb group of the the 98th bomb wing, 9th bomb division, 9th air force by j.

B17f of us 94th bomb group over marienburg, germany, 9 october 1943. His tireless efforts have captured substantial amounts of the legacy of the 384 th and made it available in his memories publications, and a fine history of the group the men listed and pictured on these pages will remain forever young. Smith was certainly a brave and dedicated soldier, he volunteered for dangerous missions when it was not necessary. Young, a louisiana native who is now 90 years old, was a turret gunner with the 384th bomb group when his plane, on the return trip to england, was struck by bullets from the ground below. A history of 384th bombardment group operations, from activation on 28 december 1942, thru postwar european operations. There are several fine books available about the 487th bomb group h. Research based site with hundreds of thousands of data points on pilots, crew and ground crew associated with flying, particularly ww11. Usaaf nose art research project 384th bomb group, 546th. Rest in peace ssgt burnia martin staff sergeant burnia martin was assigned to the 547th bomb squadron of the 384th bomb group based at station 106, grafton underwood in march 1943, where he and his crew were credited with 14 missions before being shot down over enemy occupied europe and spending the rest of the war as a pow in stalag 17b. Memories of the 384 th bombardment group by ken decker daybyday history of the 384th with innumerable personal eyewitness accounts. Members may wish to attend the 8afhs 2020 reunion in memphis.

Ayres for interviewing and recording the combat memories of these heros. The book 684 pages in all describes formation of the group, its early training, movement to england. This 384 th bomb group memorial roll of honor was established by longtime friend of the 384 th, ken decker. The story of the 394th bomb group of the the 98th bomb wing, 9th. This gallery makes available the photographic and documentary portion of the 384th bg record. Jackson, the clayton crew, and the 384th bomb group tour this gallery or click on a picture to enlarge it other wwii web sites. Memories of a copilot with the 487th bomb group during the last six months of. The true story of the 303rd bomb group in world war ii by jay a.

Memories of the 384th bombardment group h, by ken deckera very detailed account of the wwii operations of one of the 8th air forces premier b17. The 384 aeg may be activated or inactivated at any time. Perhaps no event in the history of the 40th bomb group is more widely remembered by our members than the tragic bombunloading accident in chakulia, india, on january 14, 1945. The 384th air expeditionary group 384 aeg is a provisional united states air force unit. Its last assignment was with to the united states central command air forces, being stationed at shaikh isa air base, bahrain. All books are individually cataloged and bibliographies may be found online with the. Searchable data base containing details are gathered from veterans, diary notes, official archive records, photographs and more. They were engaged in daylight bombing missions over germany as part of the allies efforts to destroy the effectiveness of the luftwaffe by. Decorated 384th bomb group b17 crew 1943 world war photos. History books aircraft time line commanders main bases component units assigned to history.

Help with funding of my book on my uncle, john rossio who was a ball turret gunner during wwii. Flying fortresses are from the 384th bomb group that flew missions to dresden on the 14th and 15th. Home about us prewwii wwii 1960s vietnam era borate bombers war birds art gallery. Baton rouge veteran, now 90, shares ww ii ordeal as he. Usaf 91st bomb group ww ii stories mary ruth memories. Seventyfive years ago, on february 3, 1945, one of the 384th bomb groups b17s, the challenger, was badly damaged on a mission to berlin, and during the return flight to england, went down in the north sea. Books by ray bowden covering usaaf ww2 history are available to buy. The front of the mug is considered facing away from the drinker when the handle is held in the right hand. The 379th bomb group wwii associations memorial plaque at the national museum of the air force in dayton, ohio was installed 29 august 1980.

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. Marks brother jerry gerald is also interested in military history and has written or cowritten three books, one with 384th bomb group waist gunner jack goetz. I cannot say that this book adds any general information about the air war over europe that is not found elsewhere, although his personal perspective on the 384th bomb group of the eighth air force provides a unique perspective. Story of an original 452nd bomb group b17 and its crew. In action over europe with the p38 and p51 010751 memories of the 384th bombardment group h. Digital copies of group photographs, scrapbooks, autograph books, photo albums, newspaper clippings, letters, postcards and ephemera relating to ww2. The eighth air force archive documents both the fighter and bomber groups that served in. The 384th air expeditionary group 384 aeg is a provisional united states air force unit assigned to the air combat command. Extensive personnel list containing 6500 names, with rank, crew position and service dates where known. The son of his bombardier, gabe farazzi, sent this photo of the crew.

This page summarizes some of them and by clicking the book name, you will be taken to another web page that describes the book and how it may be ordered. Usaaf nose art research project research study into named planes of usaaf during world war two wwii. Flying fortresses are from the bomb group that flew missions to dresden on the and feb 1945 opening the ball at dresden the bombardment of dresden. Stories of the men, the missions and the machines including extensive coverage of the ground crews.

They were engaged in daylight bombing missions over germany as part of the allies efforts to destroy the effectiveness of the luftwaffe by bombing aircraft assembly plants, ground strafing aircraft and hitting associated industrial sites. Individual 384th bomb group veteran stories 61 384th veteran name title format. Additional designs or applications should be referred to by using the corresponding m series number. We would like to obtain digital copies of any documents or photographs relating to ww2 you may have at. Pk57 original ww2 us army air force aaf 384th bomb group flew b17s bullion wc11. The 91st bomb group heavy was an air combat unit of the united states army air forces during the second world war. Bomb group for sale military collectibles for sale.

This book is a record of the part the 446th bombardment group played in world war ii it is a record of the period that witnessed the growth of the group from a handful of men who left tucson, arizona in april 1943, to the force of over three thousand men. The true story of the 303rd bomb group in world war ii. It first appeared in his second book, variety photoplays, in 1967 and was included in the 2003 library of. The wartime memories project 384th bomb group, usaaf during the second world war. High degree of reader involvement in supplying information. The 384 og was assigned control of the 28th bomb squadron b1b and the 384th air refueling squadron kc5r as its operational units. The bombardment of notea smoke marker falling down. The 384th bomb group flew b17s from grafton underwood, northamptonshire, between may 1943 and june 1945.

Classified as a heavy bombardment group, the 91st operated b17 flying fortress aircraft and was known unofficially as the ragged irregulars or as wrays ragged irregulars, after the commander who took the group to england. The flying eightballs over europe in the b24 010748 479th fighter group in wwii. Most of the books are authored by 351st veterans who share accounts of life at polebrook airfield and their wartime experiences. Stories of the men, the missions and the machines including extensive coverage of the. The 384th bombardment group heavy was activated brought into existence by the assignment of personnel on 1 december 1942 at gowen field, idaho. The book is 8,5 x 11, hardbound, with a dust jacket, and has 328 pages 16 of which are in color. Wwii 457th bomb group collection the fireball outfit books patch pin mission.

Did you serve with 386th bomb group, 555th bomb squadron. We wanted to do something to preserve the legacy of these gentlemen, said keith ellefson, a wwii veterans association volunteer and a nexgen member a descendant of a. Grottaglie, and home book iii a history of the 449th bomb group volume 3 by members of the 449th bomb group association. Optional designs, ranks and rates can be placed on the front, back. Mark is the groups archivist, is a researcher who specializes in ground personnel, and also maintains the master log of all combat sorties. It is out of print, but may occasionally become available through used book sources. During world war ii, its predecessor unit, the 384th bombardment group was a. He was awarded the air medal with four oak leaf clusters. Welcome to the 384th bombardment group heavy photo gallery. He was born june 6, 1923 in union county, in to iliff and frances graham shook.

Only one of the crew survives today, edward field, the wwii army air forces navigator turned poet. Largest collection of luftwaffe pilot data in the world. It is lavishly illustrated, with over 500 photographs of the men, the aircraft and the exploits of the 487th bomb group. Those wishing to enter a comment or contribute images will need to register and log in links at left of home page. The 384th established its home at grafton underwood airfield, army air forces station 106, northamptonshire, england, joining the 303rd and 379th bomb groups to complete what would become the 41st combat bombardment wing of the 1st air division. An incredible wealth of facts on missions, with personal accounts to provide the human side of the picture. These are some of the brave young men of the 384th bomb group of the 8th air force in wwii who were stationed at grafton underwood airfield. Group the 384th bomb group flew b17s from grafton underwood, northamptonshire, between may 1943 and june 1945. Posts about 384th bomb group written by thearrowheadclub. Petska libraries endowment to honor the memory of their fathers, both air force veterans. The 544th bombardment squadron heavy was activated on 1 december 1942, at gowen field, idaho, as a unit of the 384th bombardment group heavy.