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401st Fighter-Bomber Group
older 401st FB GP patch with only 3 "rainbow" stripes, circa 1957-58
( the top "GREEN" stripe is missing - see more-modern patches below )
 Grouping consists of:
401st Fighter-Bomber Group, RFU, Used.....(sold)
615th FBS, UnUsed......(sold)
"RANDALL" Name Tag, UnUsed......(sold)
partial History
Flew F-100s from England AFB, LA in the 1950s, redesignated 401st TFW in July 1958
( also on: htm and 615th SQ pages )
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Large 401st TFW Patches
 401st TFW, redesignated Tactical Fighter Wing in 1958, UnUsed.......inquire
401st TFW, 4 7/8", UnUsed......inquire
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 401st TFW (307th TFS in Vietnam) plus Name and USAF Tapes, RFU K-2B Flight Suit, Used........inquire
401st TFW, 4.75", RFU, Used............inquire
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401st TFW - sent Squadrons to SEA
 401st Tactical Fighter Wing, PI made, UnUsed........inquire
401st TFW, 4", gauze backing, Unused.........inquire
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Rare 173rd Airborne Brigade Airman's Pocket patch
 5th Direct Air Support Flight (5th DASF), 405th Fighter Wing, a close-air support unit attached to the U. S. Army's 173rd Airborne Brigade, Unit was under the 13th Air Force at Clark AFB, Philippine Islands
( see #9920C Shirt on the Air Force Page )
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406th Tactical Fighter Training Wing
 406th TFTW, 3 7/8", UnUsed....inquire
Subdued 406th TFTW, late-1960s - 1970s, Unused.......inquire
older plastic back, Unused........inquire
(above 3 patches have scrapbook residue on back (from same collection)
Center Subdued - 1980s(?), Unused.......inquire
Right Subdued - 1980s(?), Unused......inquire
 Redesignated 406th TFTW June 20 1972 and assigned 16th AF at Zaragozas AB, Spain
Probably did most of the Training for USAFE(?)
Deactivation or Redesignation dates unknown
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410th Bombardment Wing
  410th BW, UnUsed......inquire
partial History
Stationed at K.I. Sawyer AFB Base, MI; received B-52Hs by 1961
410th BW(H) Tankers assisted in Operation Young Tiger in 1965
In 1968 410th BW aircrews conducted Arc Light missions over SEA
Sent selected personnel to Desert Storm operations
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414th Fighter Group
2 x insignia from the same Veteran
 414th FG, not much info--stationed at Oxnard AFB, California, base closed in 1969, Used..(sold)
Large 5 1/8" F-106 DART, Used......inquire
( both patches have minor soiling )
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  414th FTR GP, scrap residue on back, UnUsed....inquire
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416th Bombardment Wing (Heavy)
supported SAC in SEA
 RFU, Used......inquire
4", 416th BW(H), UnUsed......inquire
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Larger patches
 416th BW(H), 4 3/8", 1960s era, Unused.....inquire
416th Bomb WG (H), plastic backing, RFU, Used.......(sold)
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partial History
Established as the 416th BW(H); Activated February 1, 1963 at Griffiss AFB, NY replacing the 4039th SW
Supported SAC operations in SEA with tankers and crews from December 1964 - December 1975
With B-52 crews from June 1968 to 1975
Became the Host Wing at Griffiss July 1, 1970
Redesignated 416th Wing probably circa 1991-92
Assigned 668th BS(H) February 1, 1963 - December 1994 acquiring B-52G assests of the 75th BS; converted to B-52Hs in 1994
Assigned 41st AR February 1, 1963 to December 1994
Inactivated circa December 1994
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432nd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing
controlled: 3 Recon & 7 Fighter Squadrons in SEA
  432nd TRW embroidered on Blue Twill with cheesecloth backing, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed.....(sold)
432nd Military Dog Section #1 in Thailand......(sold)
"432d TAC RECON WG THAILAND" (432nd TRW), Udorn RTAFB, Thailand, circa 1966-75, made in Thailand, UnUsed.....inquire
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"Victoria per Scientiam"
  4" 432nd TRW, UnUsed...(sold)
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"Victoria per Scientiam"
  large 4", UnUsed....inquire
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Partial History
Formed as the 432nd TFW at Shaw AFB, February 1958; Inactivated June 1959
ReActivated August 19, 1966 flying out of Udorn RTAFB, Thailand
( several F-4 & RF-4 squadrons assigned to the Wing in the 1960s - 1970s )
Redesignated 432nd TFW November 15, 1974
Inactivated December 23, 1975
Redesignated 432nd TAC Drone GP May 24, 1976 at davis-Monathan AFB, AZ
InActivated April 1979
Redesignated 432nd TFW and reformed at Misawa AB, Japan in July 1984, 13th & 14th TFS assigned
Redesignated 432nd FW in mid-1991
DeActivated October 1, 1994 (assets assumed by the 35th FW)
RF-84F & RF-101A/C 1958 - 1959
F-4C & RF-4C 1966 -
F-4E 1974 - 1975
F-16A 1985 -
F-16C/D 1986 -
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432nd Tactical Fighter Wing
All patches purchased in Udorn, Thailand in April 1975
Bought by a Veteran of the 14th TRS who flew RF-4Cs as a RIO in 1972-73
He was waiting, in Udorn, to help evacuate the Saigon Embassy
 In UnUsed Condition, ask for details
Prefer to sell as a Group
 Partial History
Formed as the 432nd TFW at Shaw AFB, February 1958; Inactivated June 1959
ReActivated August 19, 1966 flying out of Udorn RTAFB, Thailand
( several F-4 & RF-4 squadrons assigned to the Wing in the 1960s - 1970s )
Redesignated 432nd TFW November 15, 1974
Inactivated December 23, 1975
Redesignated 432nd TAC Drone GP May 24, 1976 at davis-Monathan AFB, AZ
InActivated April 1979
Redesignated 432nd TFW and reformed at Misawa AB, Japan in July 1984, 13th & 14th TFS assigned
Redesignated 432nd FW in mid-1991
DeActivated October 1, 1994 (assets assumed by the 35th FW)
RF-84F & RF-101A/C 1958 - 1959
F-4C & RF-4C 1966 -
F-4E 1974 - 1975
F-16A 1985 -
F-16C/D 1986 -
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432nd Tactical Fighter Wing
 432nd TFW, PELON backing, RFU, Used....(sold)
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432nd Tactical Fighter Wing (1984-91)
432nd Fighter Wing (1991 - 1994)
 432nd TFW, circa 1984 - 1991, Japan made, RFU, Used.....inquire
14th TFS Name Tag, Japan made, found with the left-Gaggle patch, RFU, Used......inquire
432nd FW, circa 1991 - 1994, UnUsed.....inquire
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Misawa, Japan pre-1994
 432nd Fighter Wing Operations Support Squadron, UnUsed......39.00
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Partial History
Formed as the 432nd TFW at Shaw AFB, February 1958; Inactivated June 1959
ReActivated August 19, 1966 flying out of Udorn RTAFB, Thailand
( several F-4 & RF-4 squadrons assigned to the Wing in the 1960s - 1970s )
Redesignated 432nd TFW November 15, 1974
Inactivated December 23, 1975
Redesignated 432nd TAC Drone GP May 24, 1976 at davis-Monathan AFB, AZ
InActivated April 1979
Redesignated 432nd TFW and reformed at Misawa AB, Japan in July 1984, 13th & 14th TFS assigned
Redesignated 432nd FW in mid-1991
DeActivated October 1, 1994 (assets assumed by the 35th FW)
RF-84F & RF-101A/C 1958 - 1959
F-4C & RF-4C 1966 -
F-4E 1974 - 1975
F-16A 1985 -
F-16C/D 1986 -
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454th Bombardment Wing (Heavy)
Deter or Destroy
 454th BW(H), 4", active from 1963-69, supported SAC in SEA, UnUsed...(sold)
(Replaced the 4228th Strategic Wing at Columbus AFB; flew: B-52Cs, B-52Ds, and B-52Fs)
(454th BW flew out of Andersen AFB, Guam as a unit of the Iron Dukes, 4133rd Bombardment Wing (Provisional) )
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434th Tactical Fighter Wing
449th Bombardment Wing(H)
 434th TFW, circa 1973, UnUsed.......inquire
449th BW(H), scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed.......(sold)
456th SAW, 1962-75 era, small regulation size patch, UnUsed..( moved down )
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449th BW(H) partial History
Activated at Kincheloe AFB, MI in 1963 replacing 4239th SW
supported Vietnam Bombing Missions from 1965-75
controlled: 716th BS & 908th ARS
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456th Strategic Aerospace Wing
 456th SAW, 1962-75 era, UnUsed.....inquire
456th SAW, circa 1962 - 1975, UnUsed.......inquire
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456th SAW Partial History
Replaced the 4126th Strategic Wing at Beale in 1962 ( or 1963? ); replaced by 17th BW in 1975
Assigned 14th AD: February 1, 1963 - June 30, 1971; October 1, 1972 - September 30, 1975
744th BS flew B-52Gs
later the 456th SAW was redesignated 456th Bombardment Wing
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460th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing
"THE EYE OF THE SWORD"
 460th TRW Cigarette Lighter,Vietnam era, no maker's marks, minor usage, Used......(sold)
460th TRW established and activated on February 2 1966; Organized on February 18 1966;
Inactivated on 31 Aug 1971; Redesignated 460 Tactical Reconnaissance Group on 19 Sep 1989;
Activated on 1 Oct 1989; Inactivated on 1 Oct 1990
Assignments
Pacific Air Forces 2 Feb 1966; 2 AD 18 Feb 1966; 7th AF 1 Apr 1966 - 31 Aug 1971
Squadrons
12th 2 Sep 1966 - 31 Aug 1971
16th 18 Feb 1966 - 15 Mar 1970
20th 18 Feb - 18 Sep 1966
41st 18 Feb - 18 Sep 1966
45th attached 30 Mar - 7 Jul 1966
360th Reconnaissance (later, 360th TEWS) 8 Apr 1966 - 31 Aug 1971
361st Reconnaissance (later, 361st TEWS) 8 Apr 1966 - 31 Aug 1971 (not operational 8 Apr - 23 Jul 1966)
362nd Reconnaissance (later, 362nd TEWS) 1 Feb 1967 - 31 Aug 1971
6440th 8 Jun - 18 Sep 1966
6461st 29 Jul - 18 Sep 1966
Detachments
1, 360th TEWS attached 1 Jun 1970 - 31 Aug 1971
1, 361st Reconnaissance Squadron 8 Sep 1966 - 1 Feb 1967
1, HQ 460th TRW 18 Feb 1966 - 31 Aug 1971
2, HQ 460th TRW 8 Apr 1969 - 1 Jun 1970
Stationed: Tan Son Nhut AB, RVN 18 Feb 1966 - 31 Aug 1971
Aircraft
RB-57, 1966-1971; EB/RB-66, 1966; RF-4, 1966-1971; RF-101, 1966-1970; RC-47, 1966-1967; EC-47, 1967-1971
Operations
Organized for Tactical Reconnaissance in SEA February 1966; Its assigned and attached squadrons and squadron-size detachments flew day and night visual, photographic, radar, thermographic, and electronic reconnaissance missions for the 2d Air Division until April 1966, then for 7th AF thereafter. In Oct 1966, assumed aircraft maintenance responsibility for all USAF organizations using Tan Son Nhut AB, RVN. Continued reconnaissance operations through 31 Aug 1971
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Large 8.5", Rare, Japan made Backpatch
post-July 1, 1958 design
  474th Tactical Fighter Wing, UnCut 8.5", Japan made patch, UnUsed...........400.00
this Pilot's Grouping includes:
35th Tactical Fighter Squadron(Sold)
430th Fighter Bomber Squadron(Sold)
457th Fighter Squadron
4th Tactical Fighter Wing
8th Tactical Fighter Wing
474th Tactical Fighter Wing
506th Strategic Fighter Wing(Sold)
6441st (later the 347th TFW) Tactical Fighter Wing(Sold)
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F-4 era
 3509CM - 474th TFW Plaque (18"+) with the Squadron insignia mounted on Wood, Insignia: 474th CRS, 474th EMS, 474th AGS(insignia is painted on a piece of wood/etc.), 474TH TFW, 430TH TFS, 428TH TFS, 429TH TFS and a large plastic/ceramic(?) disc in the center with 474th TFW insignia, Used....inquire
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 RFU flight jacket, Used.......inquire
474th TFW, Khaki edge, UnUsed.........inquire
474th TFW, UnUsed.........inquire
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 older plastic back, RFU flight jacket, Used.....inquire
Older plastic back, off-shade of white, UnUsed......inquire
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Gaggle patches - 1980s - early 1990s (?)
 Brownish color, "Pizza" patch, UnUsed......(sold)
"Gaggle" patch, Unused.......inquire
474th TFW Gaggle patch, Unused.....inquire
Gaggle Insignia:
428th Tactical Fighter Squadron
429th Tactical Fighter Squadron
430th Tactical Fighter Squadron
( Wing stationed at Nellis AFB 1960s - 1970s (?) )
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Drink Coaster F-111 Road Runners
The 474th started flying F-111s circa 1966-67
 3.5" rubber coaster from the 474th TFW's F-111 program, UnUsed......inqujire
partial History
474th FG Activated August 1, 1943 with: 428, 429, & 430 Squadrons
Redesignated 474th FBW June 25, 1952; Activated, in Japan, July 10, 1952 with same SQs flying F-84s
Relocated to CONUS in 1954 flying F-86s
InActivated November 8, 1954
Activated October 8, 1957 at Cannon AFB, NM; assigned: 428, 429, 430, & 478 Squadrons flying F-100s
Redesignated 474th TFW July 1, 1958
Flew F-100s until 1965 then most of the Wing reduced to "paper status"; one SQ was deployed in SEA
Started gaining personnel in October 1966 in preparations for receiving F-111s
Wing consisted of: 428th, 429th, & 430th TFSs and 4527th CCTS and a "DET-1" in 1967 flying F-111As out of Cannon AFB, NM
Relocated to Nellis AFB in 1968
On 17 March 1968, DET-1, 428th TFS arrived at Takhli, RTAFB, Thailand from Nellis Air Force Base with 6 x F-111As to conduct combat test and evaluation with project Combat Lancer
4527th CCTS replaced by the 442nd TFTS in October 1969
Not until 1971 was the Wing fully operational
The 474th TFW(Deployed) flying F-111s arrived at Takhli on Temporary Duty on September 27, 1972 to replace the 366th TFW
The Wing's flew mission over NVN Operation Linebacker II
The Wing flew F-4(D?)s circa 1977 - 1982 at Nellis AFB
( the Wing's bad experience, in 1968, with the F-111 in combat was not the fault of Wing personnel. The F-111 had design and "Contractor" problems....this is my opinion )
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475th Tactical Fighter Wing
 Japan made Survivor of The Great Quake of May 16, 1968, Unused......(sold)
partial History
The 475th TFW activated December 21, 1967 (or, January 15, 1968) at Misawa AFB
Replaced by the 3rd TFW March 15, 1971
Squadrons assigned:
356th TF 15 Jan 1968 - 15 Mar 1971 (F-4C) (Tail Code: UK)
67th TF 15 Jan 1968 - 15 Mar 1971 (F-4C) (Tail Code: UP)
391st TF 22 Jul 1968 - 28 Feb 1971 (F-4C) (Tail Code: UD)
16 TR 16 March 1970 - 15 Feb 1971 (RF-4C) (Tail Code: UE)
Many assets of this Wing were stationed in SEA for Combat Operations
Stationed at Misawa circa 1967-1971 (several conflicting dates)
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479th Tactical Fighter Wing
stationed at George AFB, California
 479th TFW, 3 3/8", 1960s, RFU, Used........48.00
479th TAC FTR WG, 1960s, can't see any stitch marks but it is probably used, Used........49.00
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479th Tactical Training Wing
stationed at Holloman AFB, New Mexico
 479th TTW "PROTECTORES LIBERTATIS", pre-1992, Used.....34.00
partial History
479th TTW at Holloman AFB, NM conducted "Lead-in Fighter Training" circa 1984-85
(I am sure they were at Holloman for more years than '84-'85 but info is limited on this unit)
( Wing was not listed in an USAF Order-of-Battle book dated 1992 )
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482nd Tactical Fighter Wing
 482nd TFS, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed......64.00
482nd FS, plastic back, UnUsed.....28.00
 partial History
Redesignated 482nd TFW 25 Feb 1981; Activated 1 Apr 1981; Redesignated 482 Fighter Wing 1 Feb 1992
Aircraft: F-4 1981-1989; F-16, 1989 -
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484th Bombardment Wing
 click on picture for details
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partial History
484th BW(H) stationed at Turner AFB, Georgia 1963 - 1968 flyiing B-52Ds and KC-135As
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Large 8.5", Rare, Japan made Backpatch
pre-July 1, 1957 design
 506th Strategic Fighter Wing, UnCut 8.5", Japan made patch, UnUsed.....(Sold)
this Pilot's Grouping includes:
35th Tactical Fighter Squadron(Sold)
430th Fighter Bomber Squadron(Sold)
457th Fighter Squadron
4th Tactical Fighter Wing
8th Tactical Fighter Wing
474th Tactical Fighter Wing
506th Strategic Fighter Wing(Sold)
6441st (later the 347th TFW) Tactical Fighter Wing(Sold)
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507th Fighter Group
  507th FW(ADC), flew F-89HsScorpions 1955 - 1961, Used.....inquire
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508th Tactical Fighter Group
 508th TFG, 3.5", flew F-105s in the 1970s, UnUsed.........39.00
508th Tactical Fighter Group, UnUsed.......30.00
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509th Bombardment Wing
motto "DEFENSOR VINDEX" (Defender Avenger)
( First formed with B-29s to deliver Atomic Weapons )
 509th Bombardment Wing, looks used but no stitch marks, just an older patch, UnUsed......76.00
509th Bombardment Wing, twill patch with cheesecloth backing, UnUsed.....(sold)
 ( Unit now flying the B-2 Bomber )
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553rd Reconnaissance Wing
"Cavete Cattam" = Beware of the Cat
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3509FB - 553rd Reconnaissance Wing "Honorary Batcat"
 3509FB - 10" 553rd RECON WING wooden plaque, must have been made for visiting Honchos/etc., above verage condition, Used......inquire
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 553rd RW, RFU, Used...........inquire
made in Thailand, RFU Flight Jacket, never washed, Used.....inquire
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Crew 15 ( 2nd Generation )
probably uncommon with the Name Tab
  553RD RECON WG, "Letang's Gang" "ANDY", Crew 15 (2nd generation), Thai made, UnUsed......inquire
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Crew 15 ( 3rd Generation )
  553rd RW's Crew 15 Patch (3rd generation), "BARWICK'S BUZZARD'S PATIENCE HELL LETS KILL SOMEBODY", Thailand made, UnUsed....inquire
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Lockheed EC-121R
  made in Thailand, RFU, Used......inquire
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partial History
553rd & 554th Reconnaissance Squadrons, flew RC-121R aircraft out of Korat, RTAFB, Thailand in support of Igloo White Missions and other Ho Chi Minh Trail Operations from 1967 - 1971
The 553rd RW monitored the "listening" devices planted by the F-4s along the Ho Chi Minh Trail (i.e., McNamara's Fence") to monitor infiltration into Cambodia and South Vietnam
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915th Tactical Fighter Group
 915th TFG, Unused.........(Sold)
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4-Digit Wing Designators
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1550th Aircrew Training and Test Wing
( part of the 58th SOW's Training Mission heritage )
  1550th ATTWG, purple background behind stars, UnUsed.....inquire
partial History
1550th Aircrew Training and Test Wing stationed at Hill AFB, Utah circa 1971;
originally a unit of the Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Service in the Military Airlift Command (MAC).
In February 1976 the Wing moved to Kirtland AFB, New Mexico.
ReDesignated 1550th Combat Crew Training Wing in May 1984 directly under MAC control
Wing merged with the 1606th Air Base Wing October 1, 1991 and become the 542nd Crew Training Wing (CTW)
Later becoming part of the 58th SOW's Training Mission heritage.
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3246th Test Wing
  Eglin AFB unit, RFU, Used.......inquire
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3305th Pilot Training Group
3500th Pilot Training Wing
  3305th Pilot Training Group "TOP DOG", cheesecloth backing, UnUsed........46.00
(Greenville AFB, MS circa 1954 +, Malden AFB, MO, Keesler AFB,MS until 1992; data scarce on this unit)
3500th Pilot Training Wing "SCIENTIA, PERITIA, FORTITUDO.", 4.5"+, stationed at Reese, Used........45.00
(replaced by the 64th FTW in October 1972)
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3535th Navigator Training Wing
pre-1973 insigna
 3535th NAV TRNG WG, Used......inquire
3535th Navigator Training Wing, UnUsed.....inquire
( an older "cream-back" patch, in UnUsed condition, available )
( see this link for more Training Units and Classes )
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partial History
3535th NTW replaced by the 323rd Flying Training Wing o/a April 1, 1973
( partial history on the 323rd FTW )
Reactivated as ATC's Navigator Training Wing at Mather AFB, CA April 1, 1973 (replaced 3535th NTW which hadbeen at at Mather since 1946)
323 FTW also conducted advanced training for winged navigators as navigator-bombardiers and electronic warfare officers
3535th NTW's Squadrons were Redesignated:
3535 NTS as 449th Flying Training Squadron
3536 NTS as 450th Flying Training Squadron
3537 NTS as 451st Flying Training Squadron
3538 NTS as 452d Flying Training Squadron
3539 NTS as 453d Flying Training Squadron
3540 NTS as 454th Flying Training Squadron flying T-43As
3541 NTS as 455th Flying Training Squadron flying T-37Bs
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3550th Pilot Training Wing
stationed at Moody AFB - replaced by the 38th in 1973
  3550th PTW, UnUsed......inquire
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35th and 52nd TFWs' Wild Weasel Missions in Desert Shield/Storm
1-of-100 from the Original "35 52" Wild Weasel Patch Lot
 click on picture for details
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3560th Pilot Training Wing
This could be from the 1st-Run of T-38 Insignia(?)
  3560th PTW, large 6 7/8" T-38 Era patch, circa 1961, UnUsed......inquire
( T-38 Talon first flew in 1959 - 1st Delivery to USAF in 1961 - production ended in 1972 )
partial History
3560th PTW ( later Redesignated 78th FTW ) stationed at Webb AFB, Texas; First Class began April 1952
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3630th Flying Training Wing
trained VNAF Pilots circa 1965-71; replaced by the 80th FTW in 1973
 3630th FTW, 4.75", at Sheppard, AFB, a lot of use, RFU, Used.......(sold)
Helicopter Flight Instructor, No Horns on FinFinella, scrapbook residue, UnUsed......(missing)
Helicopter Flight Instructor, dark-Pink Faced Finfinella with Horns, scrapbook residue, UnUsed.....(missing)
( Finfinella characture as used in WWII as a female Gremlin, or something like that(?))
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3960th Strategic Wing
actived at Andersen AFB, Guam in 1955
  3960th SW, circa 1955 to early 1960s, UnUsed......(sold)
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"The Guam Flyer"
Base Flight Section, flying C-97s until 1973 (later for the 43rd SW)
  medium size, Japan made, UnUsed......inquire
( Section flew C-97 Stratofreighters out of Guam in support of: R&R flights to CCK, Taiwan, Japan, and etc. )
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partial History
Activated on Guam in 1955; Deactivated April 1970 (Replaced by the 43rd SW )
Controlled SEA Bombing/etc. activities on Guam until 1966 when the 4133rd BW(P) took-over
Controlled B-52s and KC-135s for a short-time in the mid-1960s
Assigned to 3rd Air Division 1965 - 1970
( not much exact history on this unit - if you know more details, send it and I will post it )
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4080th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing
flew U-2s and other Reconnaissance Aircraft
4025th(Black Knights) & 4029th(Dragons) Strategic Reconnaissance Squadrons assigned to Wing
 4080th SRW, 4 1/8", ( ReDesignated 100th SRW in 1966 ), Used.......(sold)
( see 100th SRW patch )
4126th SW..............(see below)
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"Lightning Bug" Mission
Originally a Teledyne Ryan Project patch but design used through the Test Phase, circa 1962-64
 click on picture for details
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4081st Strategic Wing
active at Harmon AFB Newfoundland 1957 - 1966
 4081st Strategic Wing, a "Reflex Wing" in SAC, UnUsed.......inquire
4081st Strategic Wing "ERNEST HARMON AFB", Newfoundland, UnUsed.....inquire
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partial History
Assigned: 8th Air Force and 45th Air Division; Inactivated June 1966
2 Good sites for SAC patches:
Strategic-Air-Command dot com
USAFPatches dot com
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4082nd Strategic Wing
Active 1957 - 1966
 4082nd Strategic Wing, circa 1957-1966, flew B-52s.......(Sold)
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  4082nd SW, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed......inquire
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4083rd Strategic Wing
Active 1957 - 1959 at Thule AFB, Greenland
  4083rd SW, 3 7/8", UnUsed......inquire
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4126th Strategic Wing
Active 1959 - 1963
  4126th SW, 3", UnUsed........inquire
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partial History
4126th SW activates in 1959 at Beale AFB, CA flying KC-135s
31st BS assigned in 1960 flying B-52s
Assigned to the 14th Air Division February 8, 1959 - February 1, 1963
( ?may have been stationed at Travis AFB, CA? )
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4133rd Strategic Wing
Active from 1958 - 1963 flying B-52Hs from Grand Forks AFB
 4133rd SW, RFU, Used.......inquire
3 7/8", UnUsed.....inquire
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partial History
Established 1958 at Grand Forks AFB from the 19th Bomb Wing
30th Bomb Squadron assigned
Received B-52H Stratofortress Bombers in 1962
DeActivated and Replaced by the 319th Bomb WG(H) in 1963
Redesignated and Activated in 1966 as the 4133rd Bomb Wing (P) on Guam (see below)
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4133rd Bombardment Wing (Provisional)
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TF insignia for the 320th & 454th BOMB Wings
"IRON DUKES VIETNAM"
Task Force flew out of Andersen AFB, Guam as a unit of the 4133rd BW(P)
 scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed.......inquire
"IRON DUKES VIETNAM", Japan made, UnUsed.....inquire
 ( The Iron Dukes TF was composed of the 320th and 454th BWs on Guam;
the TF was the first B-52 Unit to bomb the Iron Triangle ( symbolized on the insignia ) area in South Vietnam )
( see more data on this excellent site http://www.sacpatches dot com/id.html )
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Black Barons - Vietnam
scanned at 300dpi = all the blems show
 4133rd BW(P), high-quality 1-post DI made in Japan, Used.....inquire
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3509DB - Insignia for the 484th/28th BWs
"Black Barons" - "Vietnam"
"NOSE PLUG FROM A 1000 LB BOMB DROPPED ON THE VIET CONG - 1966- ANDERSEN AFB GUAM"
 3509DB - 28th and 484th Bomb Wings, 1,000 pound bomb NOSE PLUG, dated 1966 from Andersen AFB, Guam, Used....inquire
side view of "covered" threads
 ( also on 28th and 484th BWs sections )
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Insignia for the 306th & 91st Bombardment Wings
Task Force flew out of Andersen AFB, Guam as a unit of the 4133rd Bombardment Wing (Provisional)
  4133rd BW(P) "BLACK EAGLES" "306TH BW" "91ST BW", Okinawan made, Rare & UnUsed........inquire
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  4133rd BW(P) "BLACK EAGLES" "306TH BW" "91ST BW", Okinawan made, RFU, Used........inquire
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3509DC - 306th BW and 91st BW Nose Plug
from a 1,000 pound Bomb that was dropped on the Viet Cong in 1967
  3509DC - 4133rd BW (Provisional) souvenir from Andersen AFB, Guam, Rare, Used........inquire
(Black Eagles Pilot's Bringback)
( see a 10,000lb Nose Plug from 834th AD )
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3509FA - 1968 to 1972 Tour Shirt from Guam
   3509FA - some direct embroidery: "HAFA ADAI" (Island "greeting"(?), Veteran’s name, 1968 – 1972, map of Guam, 42" chest, "YKK" zipper, high-quality workmanship (looks like it was made in Japan), Near-New Condition, Used......inquire
( also on Souvenir page )
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If you are looking for Wings that served under the 4133rd BW(P):
28th and 484th (scroll-up) BWs "Black Barons"
320th and 454th (scroll-up) BWs "Iron Dukes"
410th (scroll-up) BW or 644th BS
(This is an informative entry ONLY)
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partial History
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