WWII US Army Air Corps 6th Bomb Group DI

WWII United States Air Corps 6th Bomb Group 6th USAAC Bomb Group enamel Distinctive Insignia, pin back fitting with safety clasp. Right-facing Pirate with a skull and crossbones on his chest and the motto "PARATI DEFEFENDERE" translates "Ready to Defend." Maker J.R Gaunt New York made in England. No cracks or chips to the enamel and in good condition.

No cracks or chips to the enamel.

Measures 1 1/2” wide x 1 1/16” tall

The group was deployed to the Asiatic-Pacific Theater, being assigned to the XXI Bomber Command 313th Bombardment Wing, being stationed at North Field, Tinian, The group entered combat by flying navigational escort for a major attack force bound for Iwo Jima. The 6th then began engaging in very long range bombardment missions over the Japanese Home Islands, striking Tokyo and other major Japanese cities and facilities during daylight high-altitude bombing raids, with crippling, non-stop incendiary raids which destroyed lines of communication, supply, and numerous kamikaze bases.

On 25 May 1945, the 6th flew a low-altitude night mission through alerted enemy defenses to drop incendiary bombs on Tokyo, for which they received their first Distinguished Unit Citation. In addition to incendiary raids, the 6th also participated in mining operations. By mining harbors in Japan and Korea in July 1945, the group contributed to the blockade of the Japanese Empire earning their second Distinguished Unit Citation. The 6th's final World War II mission came on 14 August 1945, with the dropping of 500-pound general-purpose bombs on the Marifu railroad yards at Iwakuni.

Code: 57348