8th Air Force Tapestries

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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...

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

The Bloody Hundredth, 100th Bomb Group

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).

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

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.

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).

This design is based on a vintage USAAF poster. Ideal for those interested in the USAAF, especially the US 8th Army Air Force (The Mighty Eighth) and the 100th Bombardment Group (The Bloody Hundredth).

Ideal for those interested in the USAAF, especially the US 8th Army Air Force (The Mighty Eighth) and the 100th Bombardment Group (The Bloody Hundredth).