GROUP INSIGNIAS-- In mid summer of 1943, the 324th Fighter Group became part of the 12th Air Force, represented by this triangular patch at left.
The insignia, at right, in red, gold, white and azure was worn as a patch on the uniforms of members of the 324th Fighter Group, and, it should be added, on the apparel of numerous young ladies scattered throughout Italy, Corsica, France and Germany. The design for this insignia derives from the ancient art of heraldry. The shield of the 324th Fighter Group consists of azure on a pilor or triangular shape, which represents a wedge driven into enemy territory. The crescents symbolize the early crusades, which set the standards for valor and esprit. The fire erupting from the crescents represents the zeal with which missions are undertaken and the deadly effect with which they are accomplished. The three symbols, the two crescents and the martlet, a heraldic representation of cadency for the fourth son, provideds the numerical designation, 324. The motto "AUDEO" is latin for "I DARE".

 

 

 

 

The Individual Squadron Insignias -- The individual squadrons designed their own patches. The 314th "Hawks" The 315th "Crusaders" The 316th "Hell's Belles"