20th Bomb Squadron Buccaneers Plaque,14", Mahogany

20th Bomb Squadron “Buccaneers” PlaqueA hand crafted 14 inch plaque of the 20th Bomb Squadron “Buccaneers”. Each plaque is carved from Mahogany and handpainted to provide a piece you’ll love!Length/Diameter – 14 inchesMade from MahoganyUS Veteran Owned BusinessThe product is not intended to be used by children 12 years and younger.The squadron was first organized as the 20th Aero Squadron at Kelly Field, Texas on 17 May 1917.[4] On 29 July 1917, under command of Captain W.W. Wynne, the squadron moved to Wilbur Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio, where it received its first training in the handling of Curtiss JN-4 and Standard J-1 aircraft. It deployed to France where it was assigned to the 1st Day Bombardment Group. Assigned British de Havilland DH-4 aircraft with American Liberty engines, and was engaged in combat during the St. Mihiel offensive and Meuse-Argonne offensive during 1918. After the 1918 Armistice with Germany, the squadron returned to the United States and arrived at Mitchel Field, New York on 2 May 1919. There most of the men were discharged from Army service and returned to civilian life.[5][6]Inter-War period After the squadron returned to the United States it re-formed with new personnel at Ellington Field, Houston Texas in June 1919. The 20th equipped with some de Havilland DH-4 bombers and moved to Kelly Field. it was assigned to the new 1st Day Bombardment (later, 2d Bombardment) Group. After the establishment of the permanent United States Army Air Service in 1921, it was redesignated as the 20th Squadron (Bombardment). During this period, the unit also operated some Martin NBS-1s and British Handley Page 0/400s.[7]A 2,000 lb. bomb “near-miss” severely damages Ostfriesland at the stern hull plates In May 1920 the squadron was temporarily assigned to Langley Field, Virginia and became part of the First Provisional Air Brigade under

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