WWII United States Army Air Force Hardwick

Here is a WWI USAAF A2 Flight Jacket patch for the 329th Squadron 93rd Bomb Group. Made at Hardwick and for a short time Bungay. Fully embroidered with age and service wear. Very good overall condition.

Measures 5”

The 329th Bombardment Squadron was a World War II heavy bomber unit flying the Consolidated B-24 Liberator as part of the 93rd Bombardment Group.Key History and Operations Activation: Formed in March 1942 at Barksdale Field, Louisiana.Aircraft: Consolidated B-24 Liberator.Theater: European Theater of Operations (ETO) and Eighth Air Force.Base: Stationed at RAF Alconbury and later RAF Hardwick in England.Milestone: On January 2, 1943, the 329th became the first bomb squadron to penetrate German airspace.North Africa Detachment: When the rest of the 93rd Bomb Group was temporarily deployed (TDY) to North Africa in late 1942, the 329th Bomb Squadron remained behind at Hardwick, operating alongside the 44th Bomb Group

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