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Date Picture Taken: May 14, 2008, 10:40:54 PM

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When WWII started, the 393d Bomb Squadron didn't exist, but it was there to end it. Under the leadership of Col Paul W. Tibbets Jr., the Tigers of 393d would drop the two most devastating weapons of the war.

Today the 393d is one of two elite B-2 Stealth Squadrons at Whiteman AFB, Missouri. The Tigers of the 393d and the Reapers of the 13th Bomb Squadron form the tip of the spear.

In this photo are several pieces that I designed for the 393d Bomb Squadron. Top left is a subdued 393d Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, patch. Next is a Military Challenge Coin designed for Lt Col John Vitacca, Commander of the 393d. Top right is other side of the coin. The ® patch is a tribute to Paul Tibbets Jr. and his aircraft the B-29 "Enola Gay". The ® was the tail markings on the Enola Gay.

To learn more about patches, read Phil Patton's interesting article about military patches at: [link]
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I'm ashamed of myself. Somehow I'd never heard that this famous group was named the Tigers.

Thank you. Great information and cool stuff to look at!

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No, it's not an act...I really am that nutty.
Very cool, Don!

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Thanks Robert!
-YD

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Thanks! Due to it's mission, the 393d has operated in secrecy for most of it's existence, so that's understandable. I only know about the Tigers because of my friendship with Col Paul Tibbets, who was with the Grim Reapers and later became CO of his grandfather's famed squadron.
-YD

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You're welcome!

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That is very cool.

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Thanks Mark! I've got friends in high places. :-)
-YD

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