SSI - AAF - 5th AF - 345th BG - 498th Bomb Squadron T Shirt

SSI T-Shirt — AAF 5th Air Force, 345th Bombardment Group, 498th Bomb Squadron

The 345th Bombardment Group — the “Air Apaches” — flew some of the most daring low-level bombing missions of the Pacific Theater in World War II. Operating B-25 Mitchells at treetop altitude, they struck enemy airfields, shipping lanes, and supply depots from New Guinea to the Philippines with speed, precision, and relentless aggression.

The 498th Bomb Squadron was one of the four original squadrons that formed this legendary group. This tee carries their official Shoulder Sleeve Insignia (SSI) — a mark of belonging to one of the most decorated air units of the war.

For the Aviation Historian & WWII Enthusiast

Whether you’re a descendant of a 498th Bomb Squadron airman, a Pacific Theater historian, or a collector of authentic WWII military insignia, this shirt connects you directly to the men who flew the most dangerous missions of the air war in the Pacific.

• Unit: 498th Bomb Squadron, 345th Bombardment Group, 5th Air Force (AAF)
• Theater: Pacific — WWII
• Aircraft: B-25 Mitchell medium bomber
• Insignia type: Shoulder Sleeve Insignia (SSI)
• Style: Classic unisex crew neck tee
• Colors available: Black, White, Navy, Military Green, Tan
• Sizes: X-Large
• Material: Premium soft-spun fabric — comfortable for daily wear, built to last
• Print: High-definition SSI graphic, no text overlay

Authenticity You Can Wear

Every design in the Military Insignia Products collection is researched and rendered with care. These aren’t generic military graphics — they’re accurate representations of real insignia worn by real airmen during defining moments in American history.

Wear the legacy of the Air Apaches — 498th Bomb Squadron. Order yours today.