8th Air Force Crewneck Sweatshirts

A series of designs based on the World War II Era Logo of The Mighty Eighth Air Force, whose brave airmen flew heavy bomber missions (primarily B-17s and B-24s) over occupied Europe between 1942-1945. They were known as VIII Bomber Command from 19 January 1942 – 22 February 1944, as the 8th Air Force from then on.

A series of designs based on the World War II Era Logo of The Mighty Eighth Air Force, whose brave airmen flew heavy bomber missions (primarily B-17s and B-24s) over occupied Europe between 1942-1945. They were known as VIII Bomber Command from 19 January 1942 – 22 February 1944, as the 8th Air Force from then on.

The history of Eighth Air Force begins on 2 January 1942 with its activation at Savannah Army Air Base, Georgia. In quick order, on 5 January, Major General Carl Spaatz assumed command of HQ Eighth Air Force at Bolling Field, Washington, DC. On 8 January the order activating the "U.S. Air Forces in the British Isles" (USAFBI) was announced. On 12 May, the first contingent of USAAF personnel arrived in England to join the Eighth Air Force. On 15 June, Spaatz arrived in England to establish the Headquarters of Eighth Air Force at Bushy Park, 15 miles (24 km) WSW of London

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Insignia of the 8th Air Force from World War Two.

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Perfect for WW2 veterans, vintage airplane pilots, WW2 flight simulator gamers, B-24 Liberator model kit builders and military aviation enthusiasts. Also makes a cool WW2 bomber gift at Christmas and birthdays.

Perfect for WW2 veterans, vintage airplane pilots, WW2 flight simulator gamers, B-17 Flying Fortress model kit builders and military aviation enthusiasts. Also makes a cool WW2 bomber gift at Christmas and birthdays.

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96th Bomb Group 8th Air Force WWII B-17 Snetterton

Perfect for WW2 veterans, vintage airplane pilots, WW2 flight simulator gamers, B-24 Liberator model kit builders and military aviation enthusiasts. Also makes a cool WW2 bomber gift at Christmas and birthdays.

Insignia for the famous 103rd BG (H) "Shiftless Skonks" (fictional) Just a made up patch in the style of the classic WWII bomb group and bomb squadron patches worn by USAAF 8th and 9th AF personnel in England.

Constituted as 550th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy) on 25 November 1942 Activated on 1 December 1942 Inactivated on 28 August 1945 Re-designated 550th Bombardment Squadron (Very Heavy) on 25 August 1947 Activated in the reserve on 15 September 1947 Inactivated on 27 June 1949 Re-designated 550th Strategic Missile Squadron, and activated, on 2 July 1960 Organized on 1 April 1961 Inactivated on 25 June 1965

Old Crow with its pilot Clarence E. "Bud" Anderson was one of the top scoring combinations in WW2 operating out of England. This is the second of the two aircraft bearing this name the previous being a P-51B used in his first spell.

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Operation Eagle Claw (or Operation Evening Light or Operation Rice Bowl), known as Operation Tabasin Iran, was a United States Armed Forces operation ordered by U.S. President Jimmy Carter to attempt to end the Iran hostage crisis by rescuing 52 embassy staff held captive at the Embassy of the United States, Tehran on 24 April 1980. Its failure, and the humiliating public debacle that ensued, damaged U.S. prestige worldwide. Carter himself blamed his loss in the 1980 U.S. presidential election mainly on his failure to win the release of the hostages. The operation encountered many obstacles and was eventually aborted. Eight helicopters were sent to the first staging area, Desert One, but only five arrived in operational condition.[3...

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Activated in early 194 under Fourth Air Force; after a brief organizational period in Southern California where it was equipped with reconnaissance P-38 Lightnings (F-4) it deployed to the Southwest Pacific Area (SPA), being assigned to Fifth Air Force in Australia. Engaged in long-range tactical reconnaissance missions over New Guinea; later the Dutch East Indies and in late 1944, over the Philippines in support of Mac Arthur's Island-Hopping campaign (1942–1945).

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The 614th Bombardment Squadron was activated March 1943 at Ephrata Army Air Base Washington as one of the original squadrons of the 401st Bombardment Group. The initial cadre for the squadron was drawn from the 395th Bombardment Group at Ephrata and the 383d Bombardment Group at Rapid City Army Air Field, South Dakota. The cadre soon departed for Orlando Army Air Base, Florida, where they conducted simulated combat missions with the Army Air Forces School of Applied Tactics out of Brooksville Army Air Field.

The 612th Bombardment Squadron was activated March 1943 at Ephrata Army Air Base Washington as one of the original squadrons of the 401st Bombardment Group. The initial cadre for the squadron was drawn from the 395th Bombardment Group at Ephrata and the 383d Bombardment Group at Rapid City Army Air Field, South Dakota. The cadre soon departed for Orlando Army Air Base, Florida, where they conducted simulated combat missions with the Army Air Forces School of Applied Tactics out of Brooksville Army Air Field.

USAFE originated as the United States Army Air Forces' Eighth Air Force in 1942. Eighth Air Force commanded VIII Bomber, VIII Fighter and VIII Air Support Commands. On 22 February 1944 American airpower in Europe was reorganized. Eighth Air Force was redesignated as United States Strategic Air Forces in Europe (USSTAF). The VIII Bomber Command was redesignated as Eighth Air Force and brought under the control of USSTAF. The tactical air force in England, Ninth Air Force was also brought directly under its control. USSTAF also controlled Twelfth Air Force and Fifteenth Air Force, both in Italy. On 7 August 1945, USSTAF was redesignated as United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE). Its headquarters was relocated from Saint Germain-en...

B17 Flying Fortress T-shirt. Perfect for pilots, veterans, airplane model kit builders, simulator gamers and aviation enthusiasts. Also makes a cool ww2 bomber gift at Christmas and birthdays.

During WWII, while the 7th and 9th Fighter Squadrons received new aircraft, the 8th received the older aircraft being replaced by the other squadrons. Unhappy with being last on the supply line and not liking the unlucky "Eightballs" name caused the pilots to begin calling the 8th “The Black Sheep" Squadron.

B17 Flying Fortress T-shirt. Perfect for veterans, simulator gamers, airplane model kit builders, pilots and aviation enthusiasts. Also makes a cool WW2 bomber gift at Christmas and birthdays.

Eighth Airforce assembly ships used for organising Bomber formations before operations against Nazi Germany

The Bloody Hundredth, 100th Bomb Group

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The outline of the famous Second World War American bomber the mighty B-17G Flying Fortress.

B17 Flying Fortress T-shirt. Perfect for veterans, simulator gamers, airplane model kit builders, pilots and aviation enthusiasts. Also makes a cool WW2 bomber gift at Christmas and birthdays.

B-24 Central Technical Training Command for engine and radio maintenance

Insignia for the famous 103rd BG (H) "Shiftless Skonks" (fictional) Just a made up patch in the style of the classic WWII bomb group and bomb squadron patches worn by USAAF 8th and 9th AF personnel in England.

The 8th Airlift Squadron is part of the 62d Airlift Wing as McChord Air Force Base, Washington. It operates Boeing C-17 Globemaster III aircraft supporting the United States Air Force global reach mission worldwide.

Ideal for P-51 veterans, WW2 airplane model kit builders, WW2 flight simulator gamers and WW2 aviation enthusiasts. Also makes a cool 8th Air Force gift at Christmas and birthdays.

Perfect for B-17 Flying Fortress veterans, WW2 aviation fans, WW2 flight simulator gamers, B-17 model kit builders and military history enthusiasts. Also makes a cool B17 Flying Fortress gift at Christmas and birthdays.