Honor the 43rd Bomb Group, 64th Bomb Squadron—the B-24 Liberator unit that pioneered skip bombing tactics in the Pacific Theater.
This premium mug commemorates the Army Air Corps 43rd Bomb Group, 64th Bomb Squadron, deployed to Australia in February 1942 and assigned to the Fifth Air Force. Operating from Australia, New Guinea, and Owi Island, the squadron concentrated on devastating attacks against Japanese shipping from September 1942 through November 1944.
The 64th Bomb Squadron experimented with revolutionary low-level skip bombing tactics, using them with remarkable success at the Battle of the Bismarck Sea (March 2-4, 1943), where they helped destroy an entire Japanese convoy.
Features:
- Authentic Army Air Corps 43rd Bomb Group 64th Bomb Squadron design
- Premium ceramic construction
- Dishwasher and microwave safe
- Perfect for coffee, tea, or display
- Ideal for 5th Air Force veterans, B-24 enthusiasts, or Pacific Theater collectors
Start your day honoring Pacific skip bombing pioneers.