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100th Bombardment Wing (Medium) (1953 - 1966)
 
100th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing (1966 - 1976)
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100th BW(M), B-47 era

 

100th BW(M), old 1950s with "creme color" back, stain at end of olive branch, UnUsed......inquire

100th BW(M), circa 1956 - 65, stain below olive branch, UnUsed......inquire

 

( see Bomb Squadrons: 349th BS(M), 350th BS(M), & 351st BS(M) )
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100th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing

 

100th SRW, collector's writing on reverse, UnUsed........inquire

( absorbed resources of the 4080th SRW in June 1966   see patch  )
( 100th SRW flew the OL-40 "Lightning Bug" AQM-34 Reconnaissance Drones, launched from the DC-130)
( see patch on 4028th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron section )
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partial History
Established as 100th BG(H) 28 January 1942; Activated 1 June 1942; Inactivated 21 December 1945
Redesignated 100th BG(VH) 13 May 1947; Activated in Reserve 29 May 1947; Inactivated 27 June 1949
100th Bombardment Wing (Medium) Established 23 March 1953; Activated 1 January 1956; Inactivated 30 April 1966
Redesignated 100th SRW 25 June 1966; Activated 25 June 1966 (Assuming Assets of the 4080th SW)
Redesignated 100th Air Refueling Wing, Heavy 30 September 1976; Inactivated 15 March 1983
Redesignated: 100th Air Division on 15 June 1990; Activated 1 July 1990; Inactivated 26 July 1991
Redesignated 100th ARW & Activated 1 February 1992
Assignments
III Bomber Command, 1 June 1942
Second Air Force, 18 June 1942
II Bomber Command, 26 June 1942
15 Bombardment (later, 15 Bombardment Training; 15 Bombardment Operational Training) Wing, 30 November 1942
Eighth Air Force, c. 2 June 1943
VIII Bomber Command, c. 4 June 1943
4th Bombardment Wing, 6 June 1943
Attached to: 402d Provisional Combat Bombardment Wing, 6 June 1943
3d Bombardment Division, 13 September 1943
13th Combat Bombardment Wing (Heavy), 14 September 1943
3d Air Division, 18 June 1945
1st Air Division, 12 August 1945
3d Air Division, 28 September 1945
 VIII Fighter Command, 1 November-December 1945
49th Bombardment Wing, Very Heavy (later, 49 Air Division, Bombardment), 29 May 1947 - 27 June 1949
Eighth Air Force, 1 January 1956
817th Air Division, 1 February 1956 - 30 April 1966
Attached to 7th Air Division, 29 December 1957 - 1 April 1958
12th Strategic Aerospace Division, 25 June 1966
14th Strategic Aerospace Division, 30 June 1971
12th Strategic Missile (later, 12 Air) Division, 1 August 1972
14th Air Division, 30 September 1976 - 15 March 1983
Eighth Air Force, 1 July 1990 - 26 July 1991
Third Air Force, 1 February 1992-present
Air Mobility Command (100 AEW), 24 March 1999 - present
 Component Wings
351st Strategic Missile Wing 1 July 1990 - 26 July 1991
509th Bombardment Wing 30 September 1990 - 26 July 1991
Groups
100th Operations Group: 1 February 1992-present
Squadrons
9th Air Refueling Squadron: 30 September 1976 - 27 January 1982
99th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron: 1 November 1972 - 30 June 1976
100th Air Refueling Squadron: 16 August 1956 - 25 June 1966
349th Bombardment (later, 349th SRS; 349th AREFS) Squadron (XR): 1 June 1942 - 1 December 1945; 29 May 1947-27 June 1949; 1 January 1956 - 15 March 1983
350th BS(LN) (later, 350th SRS; 350th AREFS) June 1, 1942 - 15 December 1945; 16 July 1947-27 June 1949; 1 January 1956 - 1 July 1976 (detached 4 March-c. 4 April 1958); 28 January 1982 - 15 March 1983
351st Bombardment Squadron (EP): 1 June 1942 - 15 December 1945; 17 July 1947-27 June 1949; 1 January 1956 - 25 June 1966
418th Bombardment Squadron (LD): 1 June 1942 - 19 December 1945; 29 May 1947-27 June 1949; 1 March 1959 - 1 January 1962
509th Air Refueling Squadron: attached 8 April-8 July 1958.
903d Air Refueling Squadron: 30 Sep 1976 - 15 March 1983
Stations
Orlando AB, Florida 1 June 1942
Barksdale Field, Louisiana, c. 18 June 1942
Pendleton Field, Oregon c. 26 June 1942
Gowen Field, Idaho, 28 August 1942
Walla Walla, Washington, c. 1 November 1942
Wendover Field, Utah, c. 30 November 1942
Sioux City AAB, Iowa, c. 28 December 1942
Kearney AAFld, Nebraska, c. 30 January - May 1943
RAF Thorpe Abbotts (USAAF Station 139), England, 9 June 1943 - December 1945
Camp Kilmer, New Jersey, c. 20-21 December 1945
Miami AAFld, Florida, 29 May 1947 - 27 June 1949.
Portsmouth (later, Pease) AFB, New Hampshire, 1 January 1956 - 30 April 1966
Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona, 25 June 1966 - 30 September 1976
Beale AFB, California, 30 September 1976 - 15 March 1983
Whiteman AFB, Missouri, 1 July 1990 - 26 July 1991
RAF Mildenhall, England, 1 February 1992 - present
Aircraft/Missiles
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, 1942-1945
Boeing B-47 Stratojet, 1956-1966
Boeing KC-97 Stratotanker, 1956-1965
Lockheed U-2, 1966-1976 (WU-2, 1966-1969)
 Lockheed DC-130, 1966-1976
Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, 1976-1983, 1992-present
Minuteman II, 1990-1991
102nd Fighter Interceptor Group/Wing

"OMNIS VIR TIGRIS" = Everyone a Tiger


102nd FIG, glue residue on back has bled through to the left-Border by the plane's wing, UnUsed.....inquire

Different shade of Green for the USA, UnUsed....inquire

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partial History
Organised as the 101st Observation Squadron, Massachusetts National Guard in 1921
Served in the ETO as a Reconnaissance unit for the 9th USAAF; Returned to State control July 29, 1945
The 102nd Fighter Group came into being on October 15, 1946; called to active duty in 1950 and Assigned to the ADC flying P-47 Thunderbolts and P-51 Mustangs
Group later flew the: F-84A/B Thunderjets, F-94B Starfires, F-86H Sabres, &  F-84F Thunderstreaks
In 1961 the 102nd Tactical Fighter Wing & all subordinate units: 102nd Tactical Fighter Group, 104th Tactical Fighter Group, & 174th Tactical Fighter Group equipped with F-86Hs were sent to France for the Berlin Wall crisis.
ReEquipped with F-84F Thunderstreaks the unit flew them until June 1971 when the unit transitioned to F-100D Supersabres
ReEquipped with F-106 Delta Darts in 1972 the unit's role changed to Air Defense and was Redesignated the 102nd Air Defense Wing (later Fighter Interceptor Wing).
In 1976, the 102nd Fighter Interceptor Group was Deactivated; the 102nd FIW remained the controlling authority.
The 102nd Fighter Interceptor Wing was redesignated the 102nd Fighter Wing in April 1992.
 103rd Fighter Interceptor Group (1950-1952, 1956-1957, 1960-1971)

103rd Fighter-Bomber Group (1952-1956)

103rd Tactical Fighter Group (1957-1960, 1971-1992)

103rd Fighter Group (1992-?)

103rd Fighter Wing

Morse Code on the top border is ..-. . .-   = FEA = Motto "FIDELE ET ALERTE" = Faithful and Alert

Connecticut Air National Guard (CT ANG) "FLYING YANKEES"


103rd FIG, RFU dated 1964, border frayed by the "...ER G.....", Used.......inquire

( both patches from same Veteran )

"SUPER SABRE" "HUN" "CONN ANG", F-100A era, fine-mesh cheesecloth backing, Used.....inquire

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103rd Fighter Interceptor Group


F-102 Red Triangle, Okinawa/Japan made, RFU, Used....(sold)

103rd FIG, RFU, Used......inquire

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pre-1967, First F-100 era, circa 1960 - 1966

 

early F-100 era, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed.......inquire
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103rd Fighter Group

 

"103rd Fighter GP." F-102 Red Triangle, made on Okinawa, Japan, RFU, Used....(sold)
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103rd Fighter Interceptor Group


103rd FIG, circa 1960s, UnUsed......inquire

103rd FIG, circa 1960s, Used......inquire

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103rd Tactical Fighter Group


103rd TFG, 1979 - 1992, OG border, Used.......inquire

A-10 "CONN ANG" "WART HOG", 1979 - 1992 era, UnUsed.....inquire

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103rd Tactical Fighter Group

circa Operation Desert Storm


Group (except the Novelty patch) was removed from the Pilot's CWU-27/P suit that he wore on missions in Desert Storm, Used.......inquire
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103rd Fighter Group

103rd Fighter Wing


103rd FG "Flying Yankees", modern, UnUsed.......inquire

103rd Fighter Wing, "A-10" "NVG"(Night Vision Googles), modern, UnUsed......(sold)
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partial History
The man running on their patch represents the Connecticut Colonial Secretary making haste with the Colony's Charter to secrete  it in the Oak Tree, since known as the Charter Oak, to prevent seizure by the British.
aircraft
F-100As 1960 - 1966
F/TF-102As 1966 - 1971
F-100D/Fs Spring-Summer 1971 - 1979
A-10As Summer of 1979- 1993(?)
F-16C/Ds 1993(?) -
107th Tactical Fighter Group (1968-69), Japan made

New York Air National Guard (NY ANG)

Called to active duty for the Berlin Crisis in October 1961, remained at Niagara Falls IAP, NY
Called to active duty for the USS Pueblo Crisis in January 1968; Deployed to Tuy Hoa AB for Combat Operations in SEA; Returned to State control in June 1969

 

Flew F-100s out of Tuy Hoa, Vietnam circa 1968-69, made in Japan, RFU, scrapbook residue on back, Used......inquire
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partial History
(some of these dates should be taken with a grain-of-salt)
107th Fighter Interceptor Group circa 1951-52 - 1957
107th Tactical Fighter Group November 1958 - 1971
107th Fighter Interceptor Group June 1971 - 1980
107th Tactical Fighter Group 1980 - 1992
107th Fighter Group 1992 - 1993
107th Fighter Wing 1993 - 1994
107th Air Refueling Wing 1994 - 2008
107th Airlift Wing 2008 -
Squadrons
136th FIS/TFS/FIS/TFS/FS 1952 - 1994
136th Air Refueling Squadron 1994 - 2008
136th Airlift Squadron 2008 -
Assigned
Air Defense Command 1952 - 1962
Tactical Air Command 1962 - 1992
ACC June 1992 - 1994
Air Mobility Command 1994 -
Stations
Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, New York
Aircraft
F-47D Thunderbolt 1948 - 1952
F-51H Mustang Late1952 - 1954
F-94B Starfire 1954 - 1957
F-86H Sabre October 1957 - 1960
F-100C/F Super Sabre August 1960 - April 1971
F-101B/F Voodoo 1971 - 1982
F-4C Phantom II Spring 1982 - 1986
F-4D Phantom II 1986 - 1990
F-16A/B Fighting Falcon Spring-Fall 1990 - 1994
KC-135R Stratotanker 1994 - 2008
C-130H Hercules 2008 -
112th Tactical Fighter Group

113th Tactical Fighter Wing


112th TFG, soiled, Used........inquire

113th TFW, been in 2 x scrapbooks, UnUsed......(sold)

117th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing

 

117th TRW, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed.......(sold)
119th Tactical Fighter Wing

 

119th TFW, khaki edge, circa 1960s, UnUsed.....inquire

(flew: F-89, F-102A, and F-101Bs in the 1960s for the North Dakota ANG)
(not sure of correct designator...conflicting IDs on "Wing" or "Group")
120th Fighter-Interceptor Group

Montana Air National Guard 


120th FIG, Montana Air National Guard, Unused.......inquire
see 186th FIS
121st Tactical Fighter Group (OH-ANG)

Designated 121st Tactical Fighter Group while  flying F-100C/Fs on October 15, 1962
Transitioned to F-100D/Fs in November 1971
Inactivated October 10, 1974

 The 179th TFGp has a similar design for their Insignia.

 

121st TFGp, scroll is sewn on, it has a lot of "rubber-glue-like" material on it ( I have scraped some of it off with my thumbnail ), UnUsed.....inquire
122nd Tactical Fighter Wing (122nd TFW) (IN ANG)

Flew F-100C/Fs from 1971 - 1979 for the Indiana Air National Guard; converted to F-4Cs in 1979

 

UnUsed......inquire
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122nd TAC FTR WG

 
RFU, Used......inquire
123rd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing

     

123rd TRW "FORTES FORTUNA JUVAT", UnUsed.......inquire

123rd TRW "Kentucky Air Guard" " 1976  1988" "Phantoms Finest", made in Taiwan sticker on back, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed......inquire
125th Fighter Wing


125th FW, "FANG", Unused.....inquire
131st Fighter Wing (MO ANG)

Stationed at Lambert, Saint Louis, Missouri flying F-15s for the Missouri Air National Guard

 

131st FW, PELLON backing with pigtail, possibly made in Japan, RFU, Used.....inquire
142nd Fighter Interceptor Group


122nd TFG, UnUsed.......(moved to above section)

124th FIG, tape residue on back, Used....(sold)

142nd FIG, 4.5", used during the F-89 to F-101 transition era, scrapbook residue, UnUsed......inquire

148th Fighter Interceptor Group

MN-ANG 


148th FIG, post March-1992 era, UnUsed.....inquire

148th Fighter Interceptor Group, velcro on back, post-1990 era, Used.....inquire

see 179th FIS patch
149th Tactical Fighter Group (VA ANG)

"VALOR HONOR"

 

149th TFG, F-100 era, RFU, Residue on back, small stain on the red part of the wall, Used......inquire
174th Tactical Fighter Wing


174th TFW Gaggle patch, UnUsed.....inquire
175th Fighter Group

Maryland Air National Guard (MD ANG)

4 1/8" (along gun barrel), 104th TFS A-10 Warthog, heavy construction, UnUsed.......inquire

on VELCRO, RFU, border damage from wear, Used......inquire

on twill base material, UnUsed.......inquire

179th Tactical Fighter Group (OH-ANG)

Designated 179th Tactical Fighter Group while flying F-84Fs October 15, 1962
Transitioned to F-100s in 1972; Transitioned to C-130s and Redesignated a Tactical Airlift Unit, circa 1976

 The 121st TFGp has a similar design for their Insignia.

 

RFU, Used.....inquire
181st Tactical Fighter Group


181st TFG, F-4 Phantom 'THE RACERS', UnUsed......inquire
183rd Tactical Fighter Group


183rd TF Gp, IL ANG, design used until March 1992, flies F-16s, UnUsed........inquire
184th Tactical Fighter Training Group
 
Patch used from March 25, 1971 to October 8, 1979 while flying F-105D/Fs


184th TAC FTR TNG GP (184th TFTG), Jayhawks, embroidered on twill, flew F-105s, Unused.....inquire

see 127th FIS patch
185th Tactical Fighter Group (185th TFGp)

Flew F-100C/Fs from 1961 - 1974 for the Iowa Air National Guard (IA ANG); Relocated to Phu Cat AB, Vietnam circa 1968-69; Upgraded to F-100D/Fs in 1974

 

UnUsed......inquire
186th Tactical Reconnaissance Group

Mississippi Air National Guard (MS ANG)
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186th TRGp, 1960s era insignia

 

UnUsed.......inquire
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186th TRGp, RFU, harness rub, Used......inquire
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partial History
186th Tactical Reconnaissance Group (1962–1992)
186th Air Refueling Wing (1992–2011)
186th Airlift Wing (2011+)
Aircraft
RF-84F Thunderflash 1956 – 1970
RF-101C Voodoo 1970 – 1978
RF-4C Phantom II 1978 – 1992
KC-135R Stratotanker 1992 – 2011
C-26 Metroliner 2007 –
Narrative History
Organized as 153rd Observation Squadron in September 1939; Activated for service in ETO; Redesignated (date unk) 153rd Liaison Squadron.
Redesignated 153rd FS flying P-47Ns; ReDesignated/Organized as 153 TRS; Received RF-51Ds circa December 1952.
Re-Equipped with RF-80As starting June 1955; switched to RF-84Fs beginning October 1956; Served 11 months on Active Service during the Berlin Crisis 1961-1962.
Circa late-1970 the 153rd TRS ReEquipped with RF-101Cs; Received RF-4Cs in September 1978.
Received 2 x KC-135Rs and the Group was ReDesignted as an Air Refueling Group April 1, 1992.
187th Tactical Fighter Group

 

187th TFG, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed....inquire
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partial History
Redesignated 187th TFG 1983 flying F-4Ds at Dannelly Field, Alabama
Received F016A/Bs in late 1988
457th TFS F-105D 'Thunderstick II'


( see details and "T-STICK II" partial history  on the 457th TFS section )
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F-105 T-Stick II

 

301st TFW "T-STICK II" (Thunder Stick II), looks Unused.......(sold)
301st Bombardment Wing(Medium)

"WHO FEARS?"

pre-July 22, 1959 insignia
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301st BW(M)

 

UnUsed.......inquire
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B-47 era patch, 301st BW(M), RFU, Used.......(sold)     
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partial History
Established as the 301st Bombardment Wing (Very Heavy) October 15, 1947
Organized November 5, 1947 at Smoky Hills Air Field, later Air Force Base, Kansas
On August 1, 1948, the 301st was redesignated the 301st Bombardment Wing (Medium)
Moved to Barksdale AFB, Louisiana on Nov 7, 1949
Deployed: England Dec 1952 - March 1953; French Morocco Feb - April 1954
Relocated to Lockbourne (later Rickenbacker) AFB, Ohio April 15, 1958
probably redesignated 301st BW(Heavy) when it acquired the B-52s(?)
KB-29  1949 - 1953
B-47 Stratojet 1953 - 1964
KC-97 1953 - ?
KC-135
B-52
B-52
supported Air War in SEA
303rd Bombardment Wing (Medium)
 
303rd BW(M) "MIGHT IN FLIGHT", circa 1951 - 1964, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed.......inquire
( Emblem approved for 303rd BW(M) on December 11 1951 )

303rd BW(M) "MIGHT IN FLIGHT", circa 1951 - 1964, UnUsed......inquire

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partial History
303rd BW(M) Activated September 4 1951  -  InActivated June 15 1964
Squadrons: 358th BS(M), 359th BS, 360th BS(M), 427th BS
flew: B-29, KB-29, B-47, and KC-97 from Davis-Monthan AFB
305th Bombardment Wing (Medium)

"CAN DO"
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305th BW(M), circa 1952-1961, B/RB-47 era

 

305th BW(M), large 4 7/8" (largest 305th I have seen), UnUsed......(sold)
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305th BW(M), (Convair B/TB-58A Hustler era)

 

305th BW(M), UnUsed......inquire
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305th Bombardment Wing (M)

Flew B-58 Hustlers out of Bunker Hill AFB, Indiana circa 61 - 70
 

305th BW(M), circa 1961-70, UnUsed......(sold)

"305 B.W. CAN DO HUSTLER M-2", circa 1961-70, UnUsed.......(sold)
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305th BW(M)

"M-2" = Mach 2

both patches from the same Pilot


305 B. W., RFU, Used.......inquire

"SALTY", harness rub on the borders, RFU flight suit, Used......(sold)

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305th BW(M) B-58 Hustler Aircrew patch

 

First operational Bomber to fly MACH-2+, Unused......inquire
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partial History
Established as 305 BW(M) December 20 1950 & Activated January 2 1951
Redesignated 305 Air Refueling Wing on 1 Jan 1970
Assignments
2nd AF June 1 1959; 17th AD July 15 1959; 19th AD 1 Jan 1961; 825th Strategic Aerospace Division 1 Sep 1964;
Components
68th ARS 1 Jun 1959-25 Mar 1965;
305th ARS attached 2 Jul 1951-15 Jun 1952, assigned 16 Jun 1952-1 May 1959 (detached 4 Jan-c. 16 Apr 1955); assigned 25 Mar 1965-1 Sep 1991
364th BS attached 10 Feb 1951-15 Jun 1952, assigned 16 Jun 1952-1 Jan 1970
365th BS attached 10 Feb 1951-15 Jun 1952, assigned 16 Jun 1952-1 Jan 1970
366th BS attached 10 Feb 1951-15 Jun 1952, assigned 16 Jun 1952-1 Jan 1970
422nd BS 1 Jan-l Oct 1959; 8 Mar 1960-15 Feb 1961.
Stations
MacDill AFB, FL, 2 Jan 1951
Bunker Hill (later, Grissom) AFB, IN, 1 Jun 1959
Aircraft
B-29, 1951-1953
KC-97, 1951-1959
B-47, 1952-1961
RB-47, 1958
KC-135, 1959-1993
B/TB-58, 1961-1970
EC-135, 1966-1992
306th Bombardment Wing (Medium)

306th Bombardment Wing (Heavy)

"ABUNDANCE OF STRENGTH"

306th Bombardment Wing (Medium) - MacDill AFB circa 1952 to 1963 flying B-47s
 306th Bombardment Wing (Heavy) Activated at McCoy AFB, Florida in 1963 (Replacing the 4047th SW) equipped with B-52s & KC-135s
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B-47 era circa 1952 - 1962

 

RFU, Used.......inquire
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306th BW(M), RFU, harness rub on upper-third, scrapbook residue on back, Used......inquire
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306th Bombardment Wing (Heavy)

 

306th BW(H), UnUsed......(sold)

( part of the "Black Barons" TF of the 4133rd BW(P) on Guam )
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partial History
Constituted 306th Bombardment Group (Heavy) January 28, 1942; Activated March 1, 1942
Redesignated 306th Bombardment Group, Heavy August 20, 1943; Inactivated December 25, 1946
Redesignated 306th Bombardment Group, Very Heavy in June 1947; Activated July 1, 1947
Redesignated 306th Bombardment Group, Medium August 11, 1948
Inactivated in April 1963 and ReActivated the same day as the 306th Bombardment Wing, Heavy (SAC) replacing the 4047th Strategic Wing; Inactivated July 1974
Redesignated & Activated as 306th Strategic Wing(SAC) August 15, 1976; Inactivated February 1, 1992
Redesignated 306th Flying Training Group on September 30, 2004; Activated on October 4, 2004.
Aircraft:
B-17, 1942–1946. B-29, 1948–1951; B-50, 1950–1951
B-47 1951–1963; KC-97, 1951–1963
B-52D 1963–1974; KC-135A 1963–1974, 1976–1992
UV-18, TG-10B/C/D, TG-14, TG-15A/B, T-41 2004–

306th Veteran's site is a cut above the rest, they list & explain the different patches worn by the unit:  http://www.306thbw dot org/
307th Bombardment Wing (Medium)

307th Strategic Wing 
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307th BW(M), pre-1966, Used.......inquire

pre-1966, RFU, very minor usage, Used........inquire

UnUsed........inquire

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307th Strategic Wing

Active at U-Tapao RTAFB, Thailand 1970 - 1973 (replaced the 4258th SW)


307th SW, supported the SEA effort from 1970-73, UnUsed.....inquire

307th SW, UnUsed.......inquire

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Navigator's Target Study

"Debriefing"

 

307th Strategic Wing "U-TAPAO BOMB NAV", Thai made in 1972-73, RFU, Used.....inquire
(minor puckering - never washed - probably caused by the tailor shop worker)
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partial History
Redesignated 307th BW(M) & Activated July 12, 1948 at MacDill AFB, FL
Relocated to Kadena AFB, Okinawa on August 15, 1953 - November 19, 1954
Relocated to Lincoln AFB, Nebraska on November 20, 1954 - March 25, 1965
DeActivated March 25, 1965
Redesignated 307th SW January 21, 1970
Activated April 1, 1970 at U-Tapao, RTAFB, Thailand replacing the  4258th SW  
Ended combat in 1973; InActivated September 30, 1975
310th Bombardment Wing (Medium)

 

 310th BW(M), UnUsed......inquire
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partial History
310th Bombardment Wing was Reactivated in 1952 as part of Strategic Air Command
Training in the B-29 Superfortress before converting to the B-47 Stratojet
Deactivated in June 1965 with the phaseout of the B-47 from the U.S. Air Force inventory
319th Bombardment Wing (Heavy)

"Defensores Libertatis"

( replaced the 4133rd Strategic Wing in 1963 at Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota )
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Older 319th BW(H), flew B-52s in the 1960s from Grand Forks AFB, ND, Used....inquire

319th Bomb Wing (Heavy), Used........inquire  

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UnUsed 319th BW(H)

 

UnUsed......inquire
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319th BW(H) Electronic Warfare Officer's insignia

"NON VIDE BUNT"

 

EWO Crow with SAC's Olive Branch and Lightning Bolts in a "mailed" fist, UnUsed.....inquire
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partial History
(Established in 1949 as the 319th BW(L) and Deactivated and Activated a couple of times)
Redesignated 319th Bombardment Wing(Heavy) November 15, 1962; Activated November 15, 1962 to replace the 4133d Strategic Wing
Organized February 1, 1963 assuming the resources (Manpower, Aircraft, Equipment, Weapons, & Facilities) of the 4133d Strategic Wing (Inactivated).
Redesignated 319th Wing September 1, 1991
Redesignated 319th Bomb Wing June 1, 1992
Redesignated 319th Air Refueling Wing October 1 1993
Squadrons
46th Bombardment Squadron February 1, 1963 - September 1, 1991
 905th Air Refueling Squadron February 1, 1963 - September 1, 1991
Aircraft
B-52 Stratofortress 1963 – 1986
 KC-135 Stratotanker 1963 -
 B-1B Lancer circa-1986 - 1993
 C-12 Huron 1993 – 1995
Operations
Wing provided support at: Andersen AFB, Guam; Kadena AB, Okinawa, and U-Tapao RTNAF, Thailand in the SEA WAR Operations
Wing Re-Equipped with B-1B Lancer bombers circa 1986-1987 and supported the War effort in SW Asia
 320th Bombardment Wing (Heavy)

( circa 1962 - 1972 )

( part of the 4133rd BW(P) on Guam in the 1960s ) 


320th BW(H), RFU pre-1970 patch, minor puckering, Used.........inquire

320th Bomb WG(H), circa 1960s, UnUsed........inquire

320th Bomb Wing(H), circa 1960s, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed......inquire
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320th BW competition at McCoy AFB in 1970


"1970 SAC AIRCRAFT COMBAT COMPETITION", RFU, Used......inquire
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partial History
The 106th BW(M) was Redesignated 320th BW(M) 16 June 1952 flying B-47s out of March AFB, CA
 Redesignated 320th BW(H) November 15, 1962
On February 1, 1963 it took over the B-52Fs & KC-135 Stratotankers formerly operated by the 4134th SW at Mather AFB.
Converted to B-52Gs in 1968
Components
441st BS December 1, 1952 - September 15, 1960; February 1, 1963 - September 30, 1989
904th AREFS February 1, 1963 -
SEA Operation
The entire 320th Bomb Wing was drastically reduced: February - July 1965, December 1965, March 1966, and January 1972 - October 1973 when all aircraft crews and most support personnel were loaned to units for operations in Southeast Asia.
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additional 320th BW history from one of their Veteran's TDY to the 4252nd Strategic Wing(SAC)

FYI only

Certificate for a member of the 320th Bomb Wing Mather AFB. California TDY to Kadena Air Base, Okinawa dated October 15, 1966


with permission of the owner of this certificate

( also on 4252nd SW page )
321st Bombardment Wing

"PAX PER POTENTIAM"


321st BW(M), thicker/stifferconstruction, UnUsed.....inquire

321st BW(M), Unused........inquire

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partial History
Activated 1953;  Inactivated October 1961
Flew: B-47 1954-61;  KC-97 1954-56;  C-124 1959-61
325th Fighter Wing (Air Defense)

circa 1956 - 1968

 

325tth FW(AD), scrapbook residue on back, Unused......inquire
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325th Tactical Training Wing


325th TTW, circa 1983 - 1991, 2.5", RFU, Used.......inquire
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325th Wing Gaggle patch

circa 1991 (?)

Unit IDs starting at 11:00 o'clock: 1st FS, 2nd FS, 95th FS, 325th TTS center patch is Unidentified

( If you know the IDs of the Center insignia, plus the vintage, let me know )


325th TFTW or 325th FW(?), UnUsed......inquire
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partial History
Redesignated 325th FW(AD) 14 Sep 1956; Activated 18 Oct 1956; Discontinued, & Inactivated 1 Jul 1968
Redesignated 325th Fighter Weapons Wing 17 Jun 1981; Activated 1 Jul 1981
Redesignated: 325th Tactical Training Wing 15 Oct 1983; 325th FW 1 Oct 1991
Assignments
25 Air Division, 18 Oct 1956; Seattle Air Defense Sector, 10 Feb 1960; 25 Air Division, 1 Apr 1966- 1 Jul 1968.
USAF Air Defense Weapons Center, 1 Jul 1981; 1st AF 12 Sep 1991; 19th AF 1 Jul 1993 -
Components
Squadrons. 1 Tactical Fighter Training: 1 Jan 1984-1 Sep 1991.
2 Fighter-Interceptor Training (later,  2 Fighter Weapons; 2 Tactical Fighter Training): 1 Jul 1981-1 Sep 1991.
4 Troop Carrier: attached 1 May-17 Jul 1950.
82 Tactical Aerial Target (later, 82 Tactical Aerial Targets): 1 Jul 1981-15 Oct 1983.
95 Fighter Interceptor Training (later, 95 Tactical Fighter Training): 1 Jul 1981-1 Sep 1991.
317 Fighter-Interceptor: attached 18 Oct 1956-c. Jun 1957
318 Fighter-Interceptor: attached 18 Oct 1956-c. Jun 1957; assigned 25 Mar 1960-1 Jul 1968.
460 Fighter-Interceptor Training: 15 Jan-15 Oct 1982.
475 Test: 1 Jul 1981-15 Oct 1983.
498 Fighter-Interceptor: attached 18 Oct 1956-c. Jun 1957; 1 Jul 1963-25 Jun 1966.
 4756 Air Defense: 1 Jul 1981-15 Oct 1983.
School. USAF Interceptor Weapons: 1 Jul 1981-15 Oct 1983.
Stations
McChord AFB, WA, 18 Oct 1956 - 1 Jul 1968; Tyndall AFB, FL 1 Jul 1981 -
Aircraft
 F-102, 1956-1960; F-106, 1960-1968. F-101, 1981-1982; F-106, 1981-1984; T-33, 1981-1988;
TF/QF/PQM-102, 1981-1983; QF-100, 1982-1983; F-15, 1983-; F-22, 2003-.
327th Fighter Group (Air Defense)

Intercipere - Recognoscere - Destruere
(Intercept - Recognize - Destroy)

This design used circa 1958 to 1966, per Wikipedia
(check out the Wikipedia site - lots of history on this unit)


327th Fighter Group (Air Defense), cheesecloth backing, UnUsed.....inquire

327th FG (ADC), probably a reproduction/re-union patch, UnUsed......(sold)

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partial History
Constituted 327th FiG(Single Engine) June 24, 1942;  Activated August 19, 1942; Disbanded April 10, 1944
Redesignated 327th FG(Air Defense) June 20, 1955; Activated August 18, 1955; Inactivated June 25, 1966
Redesignated 327th Tactical Fighter Group July 31, 1985
 Redesignated 327th Aircraft Sustainment Wing January 31, 2005; Activated February 18, 2005; Inactivated June 30, 2010
Assignments
 I Fighter Command, 18 August 1942 – 1944
 Attached to Philadelphia Air Defense Wing, 27 August 1942 – 22 September 1942
Attached to Philadelphia Fighter Wing, 1943
 4706th Air Defense Wing, 18 August 1955[
 37th Air Division, 8 July 1956
 30th Air Division, 1 April 1959
 Chicago Air Defense Sector, 1 June 1959
 20th Air Division, 1 April 1966 - 25 June 1966
 Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, 18 February 2005 -30 June 2010
 Stations
 Mitchel Field, New York August 25, 1942
 Philadelphia Airport, Pennsylvania August 27, 1942
 Richmond Army Air Base, Virginia irca September 22, 1942 – April 10, 1944
 Truax Field, Wisconsin 18 August 1955 – 25 June 1966
 Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma 18 February 2005 -30 June 2010
340th Bombardment Wing (Heavy)

 

340th BW(M) "ANYWHERE-ANYTIME", 1960s era insignia, UnUsed.......inquire
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 partial History
(confusing data, I will leave this section blank)
Assignments
2nd AF 1 Jan 1959; 17th Air (later 17th Strategic Aerospace) Division 15 Jul 1959; 4th AD 1 Sep 1963
19th AD 1 Sep 1964 - 2 Oct 1966; Strategic Air Command 22 May 1968; 19th AD 2 Jul 1968 - 31 Dec 1971
Components
2nd BS Jul 1969-31 Dec 1971
34 Air Refueling: 1 Oct 1958-1 Oct 1959.
340th ARS 1952 - 1962
486th BS 20 Oct 1952 - 2 Oct 1966
487th BS 20 Oct 1952 - 1 Sep 1963
488th BS 20 Oct 1952 - 1 Sep 1963
489th BS 1 Oct 1958 - 1 Jan 1962
910th Air Refueling: 1 Sep 1963 - 2 Oct 1966
4007th Combat Crew Training Squadron 2 Jul 1968 - 31 Dec 1971
4111th ? SQDN 2 Jul 1968 - 2 Jul 1969
Stations
Bergstrom AFB, TX, 1 Sep 1963-2 Oct 1966; Carswell AFB, TX, 2 Jul 1968-31 Dec 1971
Aircraft
B-47 1954-1963;  KC-97 1954-1962;  KC-135 1959 & 1963-1966;  B-52 1963-1966; T-33 1969-1970;  FB-111 1969-1971
Operations
Phased down at Whiteman AFB mid-1963; moved without personnel or equipment to Bergstrom AFB, TX absorbing resources and mission of the 4130th SW; Continued global strategic bombardment and air refueling operations to inactivation
341st Bombardment Wing (Medium)

circa late-1950s to June 1961
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341st BW(M), flying B-47Es

 

Large 341st BW(M), stationed at Abilene(Dyess) AFB, Texas, UnUsed.......inquire
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341st BW(M). 2.5", UnUsed........inquire

4 3/4", RFU, Used......inquire
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partial History
341st BW(M) Activated 1 Sep 1955; Discontinued & Inactivated 25 Jun 1961
Redesignated 341st Strategic Missile Wing (ICBM-Minuteman) & Activated
Assignments
Fifteenth Air Force, 1 Sep 1955; 819th Air Division, 1 Feb 1956–25 Jun 1961 (attached to 3d Air Division, 9 Jan–c. 4 Apr 1958)
Stationed Abilene (later, Dyess) AFB, TX 1 Sep 1955 – 25 Jun 1961
Aircraft: B–47 1956 – 1961;   KC–97 1956 – 1960
343rd Fighter Group (Air Defense)

This design was used from August 18, 1955 to January 1, 1959

 

343rd FG(AD), scrapbook residue on back, blue thread at 4:00 has a stain, UnUsed......inquire
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partial History
Constituted as 343d Fighter Group September 3, 1942; Activated 3 Sep 1942; Inactivated 15 Aug 1946
Activated 515th Air Defense Group 16 Feb 1953; Redesignated 343d Fighter Group (Air Defense) 20 Jun 1955
Activated on 18 Aug 1955 by redesignation of 515th Air Defense Group; Inactivated 1 Jan 1959
Reactivated as 343d Tactical Fighter Group 15 Nov 1977; Inactivated 1 Jan 1980
Reactivated as 343d Composite Wing 1 Oct 1981; Redesignated 343d Tactical Fighter Wing 8 Jun 1984; Redesignated 343d Wing 1 Jul 1991; Inactivated 20 Aug 1993
Assignments
Eleventh Air Force, 3 Sep 1942-15 Aug 1946
31st Air Division, 18 Aug 1955-1 Jan 1959
Alaskan Air Command, 15 Nov 1977-1 Jan 1980; 1 Oct 1981-9 Aug 1990
Pacific Air Forces, 9 Aug 1990-20 Aug 1993
Stations
Elmendorf Field, Alaska Territory, 11 Sep 1942
Fort Glenn, Alaska Territory, Sep 1942
Elmendorf Field, Alaska Territory, 3 Dec 1942
Adak, Alaska Territory, 7 Mar 1943
Amchitka, Alaska Territory, 25 Jul 1943
Alexai Point, Alaska Territory, 22 Jan 1944
Shemya, Alaska Territory. 5 Oct 1945-15 Aug 1946
Duluth Municipal Airport, Minnesota, 18 Aug 1955-1 Jan 1959
Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, 15 Nov 1977-1 Jan 1980
Eielson AFB, Alaska, 1 Oct 1981-20 Aug 1993
Components
11th Fighter (later Fighter-Interceptor) Squadron, 11 Sep 1942-15 Aug 1946; 18 Aug 1955-1 Jan 1959
18th Fighter (later Tactical Fighter) Squadron, 11 Sep 1942-15 Aug 1946; 15 Nov 1977-1 Jan 1980; 1 Jan 1982-20 Aug 1993
25th Tactical Air Support Squadron, 1 Oct 1981-20 Aug 1993
54th Fighter Squadron, 11 Sep 1942-21 Mar 1946
344th Fighter Squadron, 10 Oct 1942-15 Aug 1946
Operations History
During World War II, the 343d Fighter Group was activated in Alaska on 3 September 1942 and began operations immediately. Provided air dfense for the Aleutians; bombed and strafed Japanese camps, antiaircraft emplacements, hangars, and radio stations on Kiska; escorted bombers that struck enemy airfields, harbor facilities, and shipping. Flew its last combat mission in Oct 1943, but carried out patrol and reconnaissance assignments in the area until the end of the war. Later trained, carried mail, and served as part of the defense force for Alaska.

Reactivated as part of Air Defense Command in 1955 and performed air defense mission for north central United States until 1959

Reactivated as operational tactical fighter group at Elmendorf AFB in 1977. Inactivated in 1980. It became Eielson Air Force Base’s host unit on 1 October 1981.

It's operational squadron was the 18th Tactical Fighter Squadron, flying the Fairchild-Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II. On 19 December 1991 the 3d Fighter Training Squadron was moved without personnel or equipment to Eielson from Clark Air Base, Philippines. The 3d administered the Cope Thunder program and flew Bell Helicopter UH-1N Hueys for range support.

On 8 June 1994 the 343d Composite Wing was redesignated the 343d Tactical Fighter Wing. On 1 July 1991, it was redesignated as the 343d Wing. Also that year, the 343d gained a second flying unit, the 11th Tactical Air Support Squadron, which flew O/A-10As.

Additional flying squadrons assigned to the new wing included the 25th Tactical Air Support Squadron flying the Cessna O-2A Skymaster and North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco.

The 25th TASS O-2s were distinguishable by orange panels on the nose, tail and wings. In July 1986, the O-2s were retired, and on 15 September 1989 the OV-10s were also retired and the squadron inactivated.

The 18th TFS realigned in 1991, transitioning to Block 40 F-16C/D Fighting Falcons.

On 20 August 1993, the 11th TASS inactivated, being replaced by the 355th FS from the 354th Fighter Wing.

The 3d FTS helicopters were reassigned to other bases on that same date and the unit was inactivated, being replaced by the 353d Fighter Training Squadron from the 354th FW.
347th Tactical Fighter Wing
 
Wing ReActivated in 1967 at Yokota AB, Japan; moved to Takhli & Korat RTAFBs, Thailand; InActivated in 1975
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347th TFW, made in Thailand
 

 Thai made with Gold Border, RFU, harness rub on borders, Used.....inquire
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347th TFW, Thai made with Gold Border, glue residue on back, UnUsed......(sold)

347th TFW, 4", older 1960-70s, UnUsed.....(sold)

( see same design  6441st TFW  )
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4", 1960s - 1970s, Unused.....inquire
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Gaggle Patch
9th Air Force
68th TFS "LIGHTNING LANCERS"
69th Tactical Fighter Squadron "DRAGONS"
70th TFS "WHITE KNIGHTS"


347th TFW Gaggle/Pizza 4.5"  Patch, pre-November 1991, UnUsed........inquire
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partial History
Redesignated 347th TFW & Activated  December 21, 1967; Organized January 15, 1968; Inactivated 31 Oct 1972
Activated 30 Jul 1973; Inactivated 30 Jun 1975
Activated on 30 Sep 1975; Redesignated: 347th FW 1 Oct 1991; 347th Wing July 1, 1994
Assignments
Pacific Air Forces, 21 Dec 1967; Fifth Air Force, 15 Jan 1968; Tactical Air Command, 15 May 1971; 832d Air Division, 15 May 1971–31 Oct 1972. Thirteenth Air Force, 30 Jul 1973–30 Jun 1975 (attached to Seventh Air Force, 30 Jul 1973–c. 14 Feb 1974; United States Support Activities Group/ Seventh Air Force, c. 14 Feb 1974–30 Jun 1975). Ninth Air Force, 30 Sep 1975–
Components
Squadrons. 34th: 15 Jan 1968–15 Mar 1971 (detached). 35th: 15 Jan 1968– 15 Mar 1971 (detached 22 Mar–10 Jun 1968). 36th: 15 Jan 1968–15 May 1971. 68th: 30 Sep 1975–1 May 1991 (detached 30 May–5 Jul 1990). 69th: 1 Jul 1983–1 May 1991 (detached 8 Jan–1 May 1991). 70th: 30 Sep 1975– 1 May 1991 (detached 29 Aug–28 Sep 1989). 80th: 15 Jan 1968–15 Mar 1971 (detached 15 Feb–15 Mar 1971). 339th: 30 Dec 1975–1 Jul 1983. 389th: 15 Oct 1971–31 Oct 1972. 390th: 30 Jun–31 Oct 1972. 391st: 1 Jul 1971–31 Oct 1972. 428th: 30 Jul 1973–15 Jun 1975. 429th: 30 Jul 1973– 21 Jun 1975. 556th Reconnaissance: 1 Jul 1968–15 May 1971. 4589th: 1 Sep–15 Oct 1971. 4590th: 1 Jan–30 Jun 1972. 6091st Reconnaissance: 15 Jan–1 Jul 1968.
Stations
Yokota AB, Japan, 15 Jan 1968–15 May 1971; Mountain Home AFB, ID, 15 May 1971–31 Oct 1972.
Takhli RTAFB, Thailand, 30 Jul 1973; Korat RTAFB, Thailand, 12 Jul 1974–30 Jun 1975. Moody AFB, GA, 30 Sep 1975–
Aircraft
F–105 1968;  F–4 1968– 1971;  C–130 1968–1971;  EB–57 1968–1971;  RB–57 1968;
F–111 1971– 1972 & 1973–1975; F–4 1975–1988;  F–16, 1987–
Operations
Activated at Yokota AB, Japan, on 15 Jan 1968, and performed air defense and reconnaissance missions over Japan and South Korea through early May 1971. Not operational, 15 May–14 Jul 1971. Trained to achieve proficiency in F–111 aircraft,
Jul 1971–Oct 1972. Conducted combat operations over Cambodia, 30 Jul–15 Aug 1973, then remained in Southeast Asia through May 1975 to undertake an air strike mission in the event of further contingency operations. Participated in numerous exercises and firepower demonstrations, and, during Jan–May 1975, flew sea surveillance missions. Participated in the recovery of the American merchantman SS Mayaguez from Cambodian forces, 13–14 May 1975. Phased down and inactivated on 30 Jun 1975. Upon activation on 30 Sep 1975, replaced Det. 1, 363d Combat Support Group at Moody AFB, GA, and trained to become proficient in F–4E aircraft. Assumed responsibility for operating Moody AFB in Dec 1975, and was declared combat-ready on 1 Apr 1977. Thereafter, conducted frequent exercise deployments in the US and overseas to maintain capabilities specializing in air-to-ground attack using precision-guided weapons. Transitioned to F–16A/B aircraft, 1988–1989, and oriented mission planning toward NATO requirements by conducting squadron-strength deployments to Europe. Began upgrading to F–16C/D in Jan 1990 and in Aug 1990 became first operational TAC unit to employ the LANTIRN all-weather/night navigation and bombing system. Sent support personnel to Southwest Asia in Aug 1990, and on 5 Jan 1991 deployed one fighter squadron (the 69th) to fly combat missions. Following the ceasefire, continued to support peace-keeping operations with periodic aircraft deployments to Saudi Arabia. As a result of hurricane damage at Homestead AFB, FL, two fighter squadrons from there moved to Moody AFB, GA, in Aug 1992, and in Nov 1992 were assigned to the 347th, making it the largest F–16 wing in the USAF. The 347th continued proficiency training through participation in joint service and multinational exercises.
354th Tactical Fighter Wing

"VALOR IN COMBAT"

 

354th TFW, 4.25", pre-October 1991, residue from 2 x scrapbooks, UnUsed.......inquire

354th TFW, pre-October 1991, Unused..........(sold)

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354th TFW, pre-October 1991, RFU, Used......inquire

354th TFW, pre-October 1991, looks used but no stitch marks(?), Used......inquire

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354th Tactical Fighter Wing

GUNSMOKE '83


1983 Gunsmoke Meet, UnUsed.......inquire

( also on "Meets" page )
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partial History
Redesignated: 354th Tactical Fighter Wing July 1 1958; 354th Fighter Wing October 1 1991;
Inactivated March 31 1993; Activated August 20 1993
Assignments
Twelfth Air Force, 1 Jul 1960; Ninth Air Force, l Jan 1962; 833d Air Division, 1 Oct 1964; Fifth Air Force, 5 Jul 1968 (attached to 4th Tactical Fighter Wing, 5–24 Jul 1968; Detachment 1, HQ Fifth Air Force [Fifth Air Force ADVON], 25 Jul 1968–14 Jun 1970); Ninth Air Force, 15 Jun 1970–31 Mar 1993 (attached [as HQ 354th TFW (Advanced)] to Thirteenth Air Force, and further attached for control to Seventh Air Force, 14 Oct 1972–18 May 1974). Eleventh Air Force, 20 Aug 1993–
Components
Squadrons. 16th: attached 29 May–14 Jun 1970. 20th Helicopter: 16 Jul 1959–8 Mar 1960. 68th: attached 20 Jun–9 Dec 1969. 74th: attached 5 Jul– 28 Dec 1973. 127th: 5 Jul 1968–10 Jun 1969. 166th: 5 Jul 1968–10 Jun 1969. 334th: attached 16 Dec 1969–31 May 1970. 335th: attached 8 Dec 1969–23 May 1970. 352d: 25 Sep 1957–15 Aug 1966 (detached 16 Jul– 26 Oct 1958, 14–23 Apr 1959, 12 Jan–14 May 1960, 30 Nov–5 Dec 1960, 15 Feb–4 Mar 1961, 14 Nov 1961–11 Mar 1962, 21 Oct–l Dec 1962, 14 Jan– 21 Apr 1963, 7–18 May 1963, 30 Jun–18 Sep 1963, 10 Dec 1963–12 Mar 1964, 20 Nov 1964–18 Mar 1965, and 14 Jul–13 Aug 1965). 353d: 25 Sep 1957–27 Apr 1966 (detached c. 9 Sep 1958–20 Feb 1959, 8–12 Jul 1959, 14 Sep 1959–19 Jan 1960, 15 Jul–16 Nov 1961, 8 Oct 1962–20 Jan 1963, 15 Sep–16 Dec 1963, 25 Aug–4 Dec 1964, 2–28 May 1965, 14 Jul–13 Aug 1965, and 25 Aug–6 Dec 1965); 15 Jul 1971–15 Dec 1992 (detached 15 Aug 1990–25 Mar 1991). 354th: attached 14 Jan–5 Jul 1973. 355th: 25 Sep 1957– 22 Apr 1968 (detached 15 Jul–26 Oct 1958, 19 May–17 Sep 1959, 10 Sep 1960–16 Jan 1961, 5 Sep–19 Nov 1961, 7 Jul–14 Oct 1962, 21 Oct–l Dec 1962, 6–20 Feb 1963, 3 Jul–17 Sep 1963, 8–15 Jun 1964, 15 Jun–28 Aug 1964, 2 Jul–25 Sep 1965, 4 Dec 1965–23 Apr 1966, and 3 Feb–22 Apr 1968); 1 Nov 1970–31 Mar 1992 (detached 16 Aug 1990–25 Mar 1991). 356th: 25 Sep 1957–29 Nov 1965 (detached 17 Jan–18 May 1959, 10 Oct– 13 Nov 1959, 1 May–14 Sep 1960, 9–17 Jun 1961, 5 Mar–11 Jul 1962, 21 Oct–l Dec 1962, 7 Apr–5 Jul 1963, 27 Oct–24 Nov 1963, 3 Mar–18 Jun 1964, 16 Mar–8 Jul 1965, and 14 Jul–13 Aug 1965); 15 May 1971–30 Jun 1992 (detached 7 Sep–14 Nov 1974 and 30 Aug–22 Sep 1976). 358th: attached 28 Dec 1973–15 May 1974. 478th: attached 21 May–14 Jun 1970. 511th: 15 Jun 1970–15 Jul 1971. 560th: attached 23 Jun–17 Dec 1969. 4430th Combat Crew Training: 15 Jun 1970–31 Jul 1972. 4456th: 15 Jan– 15 May 1971. 4554th Tactical Fighter Replacement: 15 May 1972–15 Oct 1975.
Stations
Myrtle Beach AFB, SC, 19 Nov 1956–2 Jul 1968; Kunsan AB, South Korea, 2 Jul 1968–14 Jun 1970; Myrtle Beach AFB, SC, 15 Jun 1970–31 Mar 1993. Eielson AFB AK, 20 Aug 1993–.
Aircraft
F–100, 1957–1969; H–21, 1959–1960; F–4, 1969–1970; T/AT–33, 1970–1976; A–7, 1970–1978; A–10, 1977–1992.
Operations
Replaced the 342d Fighter-Day Wing in Nov 1956. Switched from Fighter-day to Fighter-bomber training in Jul 1958. From Jul 1958 through Apr 1966, had one or more squadrons constantly deployed overseas. During the Cuban missile crisis of 1962, part of the wing manned a provisional air division at McCoy AFB, FL. During the Dominican Republic crisis of 1965, the 354th deployed more than 400 people and 18 F–lOOs to Ramey AFB, Puerto Rico, and San Isidro AB, Dominican Republic. The conflict in Southeast Asia drained wing strength; one squadron moved to Japan in Nov 1965, another to Spain in Apr 1966, and another to South Vietnam in Aug 1966, leaving the wing with a single flying unit. This last squadron moved to South Vietnam in Apr 1968. The mobilized ANG 113th TFW moved to Myrtle Beach AFB, SC, in Apr 1968, absorbing resources of the 354th. The 354th had no units and existed primarily on paper until it moved to South Korea in early Jul 1968 to replace the 4th TFW. There, it was remanned primarily by ANG people on active duty under 4th TFW control. When the 4th TFW departed, the 354th assumed active F–100 operations. Its two ANG squadrons returned to the United States in Jun 1969, and for 10 days in South Korea the wing was again without tactical components. Several rotational squadrons provided the needed tactical force after this brief lapse. On 14 Jun 1970, the 354th passed its resources to the 54th TFW and returned to the United States without personnel or equipment, absorbing resources of the 4554th TFW at Myrtle Beach AFB, SC. Charged with T/AT–33 combat crew training and with becoming proficient with A–7 aircraft; on 10 Oct 1972 the wing split into Advance and Rear echelons; the Advance element moved to Thailand and commenced combat operations in Southeast Asia on 16 Oct 1972. Interdicted lines of communications to halt the flow of North Vietnamese supplies to enemy units in the South; provided close air support to ground troops; and escorted surface ship convoys up the Mekong River to Phnom Penh. Continued combat in Vietnam until mid-Jan 1973, in Laos until 22 Feb 1973, and in Cambodia until 15 Aug 1973. The split-wing status continued until 23 May 1974; during this period, tactical units rotated between Thailand and the United States. Recombined at Myrtle Beach, the 354th continued routine A–7 operations until 1977, when it converted to A–10 aircraft. Elements participated in operations in SEA, 15 Aug 1990–25 Mar 1991, inflicting heavy damage to Iraqi armor and artillery emplacements, as well as cutting off enemy supply lines.
355th Fighter Group (Air Defense) (1955 - 1958)

355th Tactical Fighter Wing

355th Tactical Training Wing

 "OUR MIGHT ALWAYS"
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355th FTR GP(AD)

Flying F-86s out of McGhee Tyson, AFB,TN circa 1955-58

A similar patch is shown on the USAFPatches and it also has the sloping top

  

small 355th FG, UnUsed......inquire
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Goodbye to Combat = THUDS are going home

 

"355th Combat Sawadee 1965 to 1970 THUDS", made in Japan, UnUsed.....(sold)
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Goodbye to the 355th's F-105s, circa 1965 to 1970


"COMBAT SAWADEE', Thai made, UnUsed......inquire

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355th SPS K-9


for details see the USAF Police page
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355th TFW, Thai made, Takhli BX price tag still affixed, UnUsed...(sold)
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355th Wing 'COMPASS CALL' AND 'RIVER FIRE'

41st and 43rd ECSs flew EC-130H Electronic Countermeasures aircraft for the 355th

 

RFU, Used......inquire

partial Compass Call & Rivet Fire History
COMPASS CALL Designates the EC-130 Hercules flown by the 41st and 43rd ECSs of the 355th Wing
RIVET FIRE Designates the ECM equipment in the EC-130
Provides Worldwide support for all U.S. Military Services
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355th TFW, 3", UnUsed.....(sold)
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3" khaki edge, UnUsed......(sold)

white edge, RFU, Used........(sold)

modern, RFU, Used.....inquire

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3509FY - 355th Tactical Training Wing

12th Air Force A-10 Demonstration Team

 

3509FY - 355th TTW, Utility-Type II Shirt dated 1986, neck label reads: 15 ½ x 33, however it is a short-sleeve shirt, direct embroidery and patches, Used...inquire

 

( also on A-10 and 12th AF pages )
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partial History
Redesignated 355th Fighter Group (Air Defense) 20 Jun 1955. Activated 18 Aug 1955. Inactivated 8 Jan 1958;
Activated as 355th TFW April 13 1962; Inactivated December 10 1970; Activated July 1 1971;
Redesignated: 355th Tactical Training Wing September 1 1979; 355th FW October 1 1991
Assignments
Tactical Air Command, 13 Apr 1962; 831st Air Division, 8 Jul 1962; 835th Air Division, 21 Jul 1964; Thirteenth Air Force, 8 Nov 1965–10 Dec 1970 (attached to 2d Air Division, 8 Nov 1965–31 Mar 1966; Seventh Air Force, 1 Apr 1966–10 Dec 1970). Twelfth Air Force, 1 Jul 1971; Ninth Air Force, 1 Jul 1976; Tactical Training, Davis-Monthan, 1 Apr 1977; 836th Air Division, 1 Jan 1981; Twelfth Air Force, 1 May 1992–.
Components
Wing. 4453d Combat Crew Training: attached 1 Jul–30 Sep 1971.
Squadrons. 11th Tactical Drone: 1 Jul 1971–1 Jul 1976. 35th: attached 8–c. 9 Nov 1965. 40th: 1 Oct 1971–1 Jun 1972. 41st Tactical–Reconnaissance (later, 41st Tactical Electronic Warfare): attached 8 Nov 1965–18 Sep 1966 and 8–14 Aug 1967, assigned 15 Aug 1967–31 Oct 1969. 42d Tactical Electronic Warfare: 1 Jan 1968–15 Oct 1970 (detached c. 23 Sep–15 Oct 1970). 44th: 15 Oct 1969–10 Dec 1970. 333d: Tactical Fighter (later, 333d Tactical Fighter Training): 4 Dec 1965–10 Dec 1970; 31 Jul 1971–15 Feb 1991. 334th: attached 8 Nov 1965–5 Feb 1966. 335th: attached 8 Nov–6 Dec 1965. 354th: 12 Nov 1942–20 Nov 1946; 18 Aug 1955–8 Jan 1958; 8 Jul 1962–8 Nov 1965 (detached 24 Jan–21 Feb 1964, 2 May–c. 20 Sep 1964, 3 Mar–12 Jun 1965); 27 Nov 1965–10 Dec 1970; 1 Jul 1971–30 Apr 1982 (detached 12 Jan–5 Jul 1973 and 22 Jan–9 Feb 1979). 357th: 12 Nov 1942– 20 Nov 1946; 8 Jul 1962–8 Nov 1965 (detached 9 Aug–12 Dec 1964, 12 Jun– 8 Nov 1965); 29 Jan 1966–10 Dec 1970; 1 Jul 1971–1 May 1992. 358th: 12 Nov 1942–20 Nov 1946; 1 Jun 1972–1 May 1992 (detached 28 Dec 1973–15 May 1974). 421st: 8 Jul 1962–8 Nov 1965 (detached 15 Sep–23 Nov 1964 and 7 Apr–20 Aug 1965). 469th: 18 Aug 1955–8 Jan 1958; 8 Jul 1962– 8 Nov 1965 (detached 30 Nov 1964–13 Mar 1965). 562d: attached 8 Nov– c. 4 Dec 1965. 4455th Combat Crew Training: attached 1–8 Oct 1971. 6460th Tactical Reconnaissance (later, 6460th Tactical Electronic Warfare): attached 8 Jun–18 Sep 1966 and 8–14 Aug 1967, assigned 15 Aug 1967–1 Jan 1968). Detachment 1, 428th TFS: attached 17 Mar–19 Nov 1968.
Stations
McGhee– Tyson Airport, TN, 18 Aug 1955–8 Jan 1958. George AFB, CA, 8 Jul 1962; McConnell AFB, KS, 21 Jul 1964–Oct 1965; Takhli Royal Thai AFB, Thailand, 8 Nov 1965–10 Dec 1970. Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ, 1 Jul 1971–
Aircraft
F-86s 1955 - 1959
F–105, 1962–1970; and EB–66, 1967–1970; but also included RB–66, 1965–1966; EB–66, 1966; and F–111, 1968.
F–4, 1971; A–7, 1971–1979; DC–130, 1971–1976; AQM–34 (drone), 1971–1976; CH–3, 1972–1976;
BGM–34 (drone), 1974–1975; RC–130, 1975–1976; A–10, 1976–
Operations
Trained in tactical fighter operations, Jul 1962–Nov 1965 and deployed tactical squadrons overseas as required, primarily to combat duty in Southeast Asia. Moved to Thailand in Nov 1965 and performed combat in Southeast Asia, 8 Nov 1965–6 Oct 1970, including air-to-air combat, strike missions, armed reconnaissance, close air support and electronic warfare. Primarily operated over Laos and North Vietnam, attacking strategic transportation centers and lines of communication connecting Hanoi with the industrial centers of southeast China. Had operational control of an F–111 detachment of the 428th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 17 Mar–19 Nov 1968. Began phasing down for inactivation on 7 Oct 1970. Final aircraft departed 10 Nov, and wing inactivated in place on 10 Dec. Replaced the 4453d Combat Crew Training Wing at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ, in Jul 1971. That wing and the 355th shared commanders and staff through 30 Sep 1971 and built up the 355th as an A–7D unit while phasing down the 4453d as a F–4C unit. Ended F–4 training in mid-Oct 1971. Began training with A–7Ds in a close air support role in Jul 1971. Conducted tactical drone reconnaissance operations, Jul 1971–Jun 1976. Became combat ready with A–7s on 22 Aug 1972. Participated in numerous tactical exercises in the United States and overseas. Trained A–7 pilots for other USAF units. Maintained an A–7 detachment at Howard AFB, Canal Zone, 15 Nov 1972–1 Feb 1974. Augmented an advanced echelon of the 354 TFW at Korat RTAFB, Thailand, Oct 1972– Jul 1973 and Dec 1973–May 1974. Began preparations early in 1975 for conversion to A–10s and received first of these close air support aircraft in Mar 1976. Provided A–10 combat crew training for aircrew personnel of the United States military forces and for selected members of allied military services, 1 Sep 1979–. Served as a host wing at Davis-Monthan, 30 Sep 1976–31 Mar 1977, Sep 1979–1 Jan 1981, and May 1992 to present.
Honors
Campaign Streamers. Vietnam: Vietnam Defensive; Vietnam Air; Vietnam Air Offensive; Vietnam Air Offensive, Phase II: Vietnam Air Offensive, Phase III; Vietnam Air/ Ground; Vietnam Air Offensive, Phase IV; TET 69/Counteroffensive; Vietnam Summer-Fall, 1969; Vietnam Winter-Spring, 1970; Sanctuary Counteroffensive; Southwest Monsoon; Commando Hunt V. Southwest Asia: Defense of Saudi Arabia; Liberation and Defense of Kuwait.
363rd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing

 363d Tactical Fighter Wing

363rd Air Expeditionary Wing

"VOIR C'EST SAVOIR" = To see is to know
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363rd TRW, Used......inquire

363d TAC RECON WING, Used......inquire

363rd TRW, UnUsed.........inquire

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 363rd TAC FIGHTER WG (363rd TFW), post-1981, UnUsed..........inquire

363rd TAC RECON WING (363rd TRW) "Voir Cest Savoir", nice variation, pre-1981, UnUsed..(sold)

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363rd Tactical Fighter Wing (or FW)

circa May 1, 1992 - December 30, 1993


363rd TFW/FW Gaggle patch with 19th TFS Rooster, 17th TFS, 33rd TFS, 15th TRS, plastic backing, 33rd symbol is unfinished, UnUsed......inquire
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363rd Air Expeditionary Wing, circa 1997-98

The 363rd AEW is the Unit designator for the 363rd FW when deployed

The 363rd AEW deployed to Sheikh Isa AB as an Air Expeditionary Wing in 1997 and 1998; supporting Operations Southern Watch and Desert Thunder.


made in Europe?, has a white backing material, Unused.....(sold)
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partial History
Designated 363d Tactical Reconnaissance Wing August 1948 - October 1981
Redesignated 363d Tactical Fighter Wing October 1981 - January 1994
Stationed Shaw AFB, NC 1951 - 1994
Aircraft
RF-4C 1965 -
F-16 1982 -
366th Tactical Fighter Wing

"THE GUNFIGHTERS"
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366th TFW

circa July 1958 to April 1959

"AUDENTES FORTUNA JUVAT"

   

Large 5 1/8", RFU, Used......(sold)
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366th Tactical Fighter Wing

 

366th TFW, scrapbook residue on back, RFU, harness rub on upper right border, Used.......inquire
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"THE GUNFIGHTERS" at Danang Beercan DI

scanned at 300dpi

made in Vietnam, bent at the top, Used......inquire

different maker in Vietnam, great condition......inquire
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366th TFW - both made in Thailand


Thai made, UnUsed........inquire

Made in Thailand, Unused......inquire

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Danang Officer's Open Mess

 

366th TFW cigarette lighter by ZAIMA CORD, minor wear, Used.....inquire
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Top-of-the-Line patch, made by ACE Novelty of Tokyo

 

366th TFW, made by ACE, RFU, never washed, Used........(sold)
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366th TFW "THE GUNFIGHTERS", Japan made, UnUsed...........inquire

366th TFW - Da Nang "The Gunfighters"...............(Sold)

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366th Transportation Squadron

"WE MOVE IT"

 

small 366th TRANS SQ, Danang Air Base, made in Vietnam, UnUsed......(SOLD)

( also on Ground units page )
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Thai made, 366th TFW River Rats
 
   

Large Thailand made "River Rats", Unused.....inquire
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3509DL & FK - 366th TFW Beer & Hi-Ball glasses


3509DK - Beer Glass made in Japan, UnUsed......inquiire

3509DL - "The Gunfighters" Hi-Ball glass, Danang era, made in Japan, 4.25" tall, holds 6+ ounces, MINT....inquire
( I removed the 3509DLs from the original box )
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F-4E "GUNFIGHTER" circa 1969-72

      

Round 366th Tactical Fighter Wing (TFW), Danang Gunfighters, UnUsed...(sold)

Shield 366th TFW, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed.......inquire

"GUNFIGHTER" F-4E (got F-4Es in 1969), UnUsed........inquire

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4 x Variations of 366th GAGGLE Patches

"GUNFIGHTERS"


Top Left - 366th Wing, UnUsed.......inquire

Top Right - 366th Wing, UnUsed.....inquire

Bottom Left - 366th TFW, UnUsed.....inquire

Bottom Right - 366th Wing, UnUsed......inquire
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366th Operations Support Squadron "PEGASUS", UnUsed......inquire

366th Munitions Maintenance Squadron "WILL DOERS", plastic back, UnUsed.....inquire

not shown.....366th MMS "WILL DOERS", plastic back, RFU, Used.....inquire
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366th TFW, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed.......inquire

366th TFW, older plastic back, UnUsed.......inquire

DET 1 366th TFW "SAUDI ARABIA"  "FORTUNE FAVORS THE BOLD", plastic back, UnUsed......inquire
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partial History
Established as 366 Fighter-Bomber Wing on 15 Nov 1952. Activated on 1 Jan 1953. Redesignated 366 Tactical Fighter Wing on 1 Jul 1958. Inactivated on 1 Apr 1959. Activated on 30 Apr 1962. Organized on 8 May 1962. Redesignated: 366 Wing on 1 Oct 1991; 366 Fighter Wing on 30 Sep 2002.
Assignments
Ninth Air Force, 1 Jan 1953 (attached to Nineteenth Air Force, 15 Feb 1956- 24 Sep 1957); 834 Air Division, 25 Sep 1957-1 Apr 1959. United States Air Forces in Europe, 30 Apr 1962; Seventeenth Air Force, 8 May 1962; Twelfth Air Force, 12 Jul 1963; 832 Air Division, 1 Oct 1964; 2 Air Division, 20 Mar 1966; Seventh Air Force, 1 Apr 1966; Thirteenth Air Force, 27 Jun 1972; 832 Air Division, 31 Oct 1972; Twelfth Air Force, 1 Jul 1975-.
Squadrons
4 Tactical Fighter: 12 Apr 1969-31 Oct 1972 (detached 29- 31 Oct 1972). 20 Tactical Air Support: 15 Mar-27 Jun 1972. 35 Tactical Fighter: attached 3 Apr-12 Jun 1972. 352 Tactical Fighter: 15 Aug-10 Oct 1966. 362 Tactical Electronic Warfare: 1 Feb-27 Jun 1972. 388 Tactical Fighter Training (later, 388 Electronic Combat): 1 Jul 1977-30 Sep 1979; 1 Jul 1981-15 Dec 1982. 389 Fighter-Bomber (later, 389 Tactical Fighter; 389 Tactical Fighter Training): 25 Sep 1957-1 Apr 1959 (detached 25 Sep-22 Dec 1957); 8 May 1962-15 Jun 1969 (detached 15 Sep-16 Dec 1965); 31 Oct 1972-22 Jul 1991 (detached 16 Sep-5 Oct 1976). 390 Fighter-Bomber (later, 390 Tactical Fighter; 390 Electronic Combat): 25 Sep 1957-1 Apr 1959; 8 May 1962-29 Oct 1965; 10 Oct 1966-30 Jun 1972; 31 Oct 1972-1 Oct 1982 (detached 19 Aug-16 Sep 1976); 15 Dec 1982-1 Mar 1992. 391 Fighter-Bomber (later, 391 Tactical Fighter): 25 Sep 1957-1 Apr 1959; 8 May 1962-26 Jan 1966; 31 Oct 1972-1 Jul 1990. 420 Air Refueling, Fighter-Bomber: attached 18 Mar 1954-22 Sep 1955. 421 Tactical Fighter: 16 Apr 1969-31 May 1972 (detached 23 Apr- 25 Jun 1969). 480 Fighter-Bomber (later, 480 Tactical Fighter): 25 Sep 1957-1 Apr 1959; 8 May 1962-1 Feb 1966; 10 Oct 1966-15 Apr 1959. 614 Tactical Fighter: 18 Sep-10 Oct 1966. 615 Tactical Fighter: 16 Jul-10 Oct 1966. 622 AREF: attached 18 Jul 1955-1 Jul 1958.
Detachment 1, 612 TFS attached 15 May - 10 Oct 1966
Stations
Alexandria (later, England) AFB, LA, 1 Jan 1953-1 Apr 1959. Chaumont AB, France, 8 May 1962-15 Jul 1963; Holloman AFB, NM, 15 Jul 1963-11 Mar 1966; Phan Rang AB, South Vietnam, 20 Mar 1966; Da Nang AB, South Vietnam, 10 Oct 1966; Takhli RTAFB, Thailand, 27 Jun-31 Oct 1972; Mountain Home AFB, ID, 31 Oct 1972-.
Aircraft
F-51, 1953; F-86, 1953-1955, 1956; F-84, 1954-1958; KB-29, 1954-1957; KB-50, 1957-1958; F-100, 1957-1959. F-84, 1962-1965; F-100, 1963, 1966; F-4, 1965-1972; EC-47, 1972; O-2, 1972; OV-10, 1972; F-111, 1972-1991; EF-111, 1981-1993; F-15, 1991-; F-16, 1991-; KC-135, 1992-2002; B-52, 1992-1994; B-1, 1994-2002; EA-6, 2004-.
Operations
Replaced the 132d Fighter-Bomber Wing in Jan 1953. Trained to maintain combat proficiency. Conducted air refueling, Sep 1954- Jul 1958. Rotated tactical squadrons to France, 1954-1956, and to Italy, 1955-1957. Served as conventional strike force in Europe, 1962-1963. Moved to the United States in Jul 1963 and converted to F-4 aircraft in 1965. Moved to Phan Rang AB, South Vietnam, in Mar 1966 for combat operations. In addition to its F-4 squadrons, also controlled several F-100 squadrons in 1966. In Oct 1966, wing designation moved "on paper" to Da Nang AB, South Vietnam, giving the 366th new personnel, equipment, and facilities. By early 1967, many of the wing's combat missions involved flying cover for F-105 strike aircraft, offering numerous opportunities for aerial combat with North Vietnamese MiG aircraft. Wing pilots scored 18 aerial victories in Southeast Asia. In 1972, gained a squadron with an electronic countermeasures mission and another with a forward air control mission. Moved to Thailand in Jun 1972 with little change in combat missions but flew only F-4s. Moved without personnel or equipment to the United States in Oct 1972 to replaced the 347 TFW at Mountain Home AFB. The 366th become operational with F-111F aircraft. In 1977, in a three-way switch of aircraft, it transferred F-111Fs to a wing in England and gained F-111A aircraft from a wing at Nellis AFB, NV. Thereafter, in addition to a wartime strike/interdiction mission, the wing also trained replacement aircrews for the USAF's F-111A community. Acquired electronics countermeasures capabilities with addition of EF-111A radar jamming aircraft in late 1981. Operated an electronic combat range and provided mobile electronic range support for exercises held by other units. In Dec 1989, deployed EF-111A aircraft to support to USAF units involved in the invasion of Panama. The 366th also deployed EF-111A aircraft and maintenance support personnel to Saudi Arabia in Aug-Sep 1990, and it conducted extensive electronic warfare operations in Southwest Asia. In the summer of 1991, the wing relinquished its F-111A aircraft and the replacement crew training role; its complement of EF-111A aircraft departed the following year. In the meantime, the 366th transitioned to the composite wing concept, beginning with the introduction of F-16C/D fighter and F-15E strike fighter aircraft in the fall of 1991, adding F-15C fighters and KC-135R tankers in mid-1992. A squadron of B-52G bombers was also assigned in Jul 1992, and these in turn were later replaced by B-1B bombers in 1994. Regularly deployed expeditionary forces to contingencies in Southwest Asia such as Operations SOUTHERN WATCH and DESERT STRIKE. Deployed three squadrons and a base support element to the CENTCOM theater to participate in Operation ENDURING FREEDOM after the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks, as well as providing combat air patrol and air refueling assets in support of Operation NOBLE EAGLE. Wing's mission narrowed to a fighter role in 2002

48th TFW, 366th TFW, and 2nd FW RSAF for Desert Storm
( variant, reads "360" versus "366")

click on picture for details
375th Aeromedical Airlift Wing


pre-March 1990, UnUsed.....inquire
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red back, circa 1980s, plastic backing, RFU, Used......inquire

pre-1990, RFU, plastic backing, Used......inquire
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partial History
Established as 375 Troop Carrier Wing(Medium) 10 May 1949; Activated in the Reserve 27 Jun 1949; Ordered to active service 15 Oct 1950
Inactivated 14 Jul 1952; Activated in the Reserve 14 Jul 1952; Inactivated 16 Nov 1957
Redesignated 375 Aeromedical Airlift Wing and activated 27 Dec 1965; Organized 12 Jan 1966; Redesignated: 375 MAW 30 Mar 1990; 375 Airlift Wing 1 Dec 1991
Assignments
Ninth Air Force, 27 Jun 1949; First Air Force, 1 Aug 1950; Tactical Air Command, 16 Oct 1950; Eighteenth Air Force, 1 Jun 1951-14 Jul 1952. 1 Air Reserve District, 14 Jul 1952; First Air Force, 14 Jan 1954-16 Nov 1957. Military Air Transport Service (later, Military Airlift Command), 27 Dec 1965; Twenty-Third Air Force, 1 Jan 1984; Twenty-Second Air Force, 1 Feb 1990; Fifteenth Air Force, 1 Jul 1993; 18th AF 1 Oct 2003-.
Components
Groups
171 Aeromedical Airlift: 13 May-12 Dec 1968. 375 TC (later, 375 Operations): 27 Jun 1949-14 Jul 1952; 14 Jul 1952-16 Nov 1957; 1 Dec 1991-.
Squadrons
10 Aeromedical Airlift: 12 Jan 1966-8 Mar 1969. 11 Aeromedical Airlift: 12 Jan 1966-1 Dec 1991. 12 Aeromedical Airlift: 12 Jan 1966-8 Jun 1969. 13 Aeromedical Airlift: 12 Jan 1966-8 Dec 1968. 1375 Flying Training: 1 May 1984-1 Dec 1991. 1400 Military Airlift: 15 Mar 1978-1 Dec 1991. 1401 Military Airlift: 15 Mar 1978- 1 Dec 1991. 1402 Military Airlift: 15 Mar 1978-1 Dec 1991. 1467 Facility Checking: 1 Oct 1987-1 Oct 1991.
Stations
Greater Pittsburgh Aprt, PA, 27 Jun 1949; Greenville (later, Donaldson) AFB, SC, 16 Oct 1950-14 Jul 1952. Pittsburgh, PA, 14 Jul 1952-16 Nov 1957. Scott AFB, IL, 12 Jan 1966-.
Aircraft
T-6, 1949-1950; T-7, 1949-1951; T-11, 1949-1951; C-46, 1949-1950; C-82, 1950-1952; C-45, 1951. C-46, 1952-1955; C-119, 1954-1957. C-118, 1966-1969; C-131, 1966-1969; C-121, 1968; C-9, 1968-2003; CT-39, 1978-1985; C-12, 1984-1994; C-21, 1984-; C-140, 1987-1990; C-29, 1990-1991.
Operations
Reserve flying training, Jun 1949-Oct 1950. On active duty, wing participated in troop carrier/airlift operations, paratroop drops, and other exercises, Oct 1950-Jul 1952. Reserve training, Jul 1952-Nov 1957. Conducted domestic aeromedical airlift and evacuation operations in the United States, Alaska, and off-shore areas of the North Atlantic and the Caribbean from Jan 1966 for the Air Force, other Department of Defense agencies, the US Public Health Service, and the Veterans Administration (VA), augmented by aircraft of ANG (1968) and other MAC units. Trained personnel of ANG and Reserve in aeromedical evacuation. Between Jan 1966 and Apr 1975 wing maintained and scheduled support aircraft at Scott AFB, IL, and from Aug 1966 to Apr 1975, wing used mostly aircrews from other Scott-based units to provide scheduled air shuttle/courier service to the east and west coasts. From Jan 1966 to Sep 1968 and since Jun 1973, wing operated and maintained Scott AFB. Airlifted more than 700 VA hospital patients from Biloxi and Gulfport, MS, to safety during Hurricane Camille in Aug 1969; during Project Homecoming in early 1973 the wing flew 119 sorties to airlift some 350 US POWs to 26 hospitals in the United States. In Oct 1973, served as an aeromedical evacuation center established under wing control at Scott AFB, IL, assumed the functions previously handled by smaller centers at Scott, McGuire AFB, NJ, and Travis AFB, CA. In Apr 1975, when the aeromedical evacuation support units in Germany and the Far East came under wing control, the wing became the single-point manager for worldwide DOD aeromedical evacuation services. Evacuated wounded during the invasion of Grenada, 24 Oct-9 Nov 1983. Transported 350 wounded Afghan citizens to hospitals in the United States, May-Dec 1987. Controlled a Facility Checking Squadron, Oct 1987-Sep 1991, which inspected DOD navigation aids and radar facilities worldwide. Operated and maintained an aeromedical evacuation system on a rotational basis in Southwest Asia, Sep 1990-Apr 1991. Deployed an aeromedical evacuation element to support Operation ALLIED FORCE in 1999.
 376th Bombardment Wing (Medium) (1951 - 1965)


376th BW(M) cut-edge(CE), active from 1951 - 1965, residue on back, UnUsed........inquire

376th BW(M), older ME, RFU, soiled on front, Used......inquire

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376th Strategic Wing

Replaced  4252nd SW  on April 1, 1970 at Kadena AB, Okinawa

 

Japan made, Fully-embroidered, UnUsed.........inquire
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Both patches made on Okinawa


376th SW,  Okinawa-Japan made, RFU, Used..........inquire
( anyone know if the symbols/colors on the bomb mean anything? )

376th SW "DOR" (Director of Reconnaissance), 4" patch circa 1967-76, "Hog Heaven" is a derivative of the "Hognose" nickname for the RC-135, tape residue on back, UnUsed......inquire
(  This was the parent Wing for the 82th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron who flew the Rivet Joint missions in RC-135s )

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 Wrong Wing number on Right patch

( these look like "worms" vice a Sphinx Head? )


376th Strategic Wing, used from 1970, UnUsed.......inquire

376th SW, Unused...........inquire

379th Strategic Wing ( should read "376th Strategic Wing" ), UnUsed.....inquire
( this batch of patches was rejected as the "6" was inverted )

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partial History
376th BW(M) Flew B-47s and etc. from 1954 - 65 at Barksdale and Lockbourne
Redesignated 376th SW & Activated early-1970 (replaced 4252nd SW(SAC) at Kadena AB, Okinawa(Japan))
 Flew Arc Light  B-52 combat operations in Southeast Asia from April - Sept 1970
AREF and Electronic Reconnaissance in WESTPAC April 1970 -
Airborne Radio Relay Operations: Apr.-Nov. 1970, Feb.-Jun. 1971, and Mar. 1972-c. Aug. 1973
379th Bombardment Wing (Medium)

379th Bombardment Wing (Heavy)

"Diligentia et Accuratio"
( Precision & Accuracy )
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379th Bombardment Wing(Medium) B-47 era

 

379th BW(M), tape on back reads: "B-47 Bomber", RFU, Used.....inquire
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Thailand made 379th BW(H), circa 1970, RFU Flight Jacket, never washed, near-new, Used......inquire

379th Bomb Wing, cheesecloth backing, UnUsed.......(sold)

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partial History
Established as 379th Bombardment Wing, Medium, on 23 March 1953; Activated on 1 November 1955; Redesignated 379th Bombardment Wing, Heavy, on 9 January 1961 and replacing 4026th Strategic Wing, assuming the resources (Manpower, Aircraft, Equipment, Weapons, & Facilities) of the inactivated provisional wing; Inactivated on 30 June 1993; Redesignated 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and converted to provisional status on 4 December 2001

Assignments: Second Air Force, 1 November 1955; Attached to 813th Air Division, 1 November 1955-31 May 1956; 823d Air Division, 1 June 1956; Attached to 5th Air Division, 6 March-12 May 1957; 40th Air Division, 9 January 1961; Strategic Air Command, 8 June 1988; Ninth Air Force, 1 June 1992-1993; Airr Combat Command to activate or inactivate any time after 4 December 2001.
Components: 19th Air Refueling Squadron, 1 February-30 June 1956 (Attached); 524th Bombardment Squadron, 1 November 1955-15 June 1993; 525th Bombardment Squadron, 1 November 1955-9 January 1961; 526th Bombardment Squadron, 1 November 1955-9 January 1961; 527th Bombardment Squadron, 1 November 1955-9 January 1961; 920th Air Refueling Squadron, 9 January 1961-15 June 1993; 379th Bombardment Wing - Deputy Commander for Maintenance; 379th Armament & Electronics Maintenance Squadron; (Renamed in 1968:) 379th Avionics Maintenance Squadron; 379th Field Maintenance Squadron; 379th Periodic Maintenance Squadron; (Renamed in 1960:) 379th Organizational Maintenance Squadron; 67th Munitions Maintenance Squadron; (Replaced 30 September 1972:) 379th Munitions Maintenance Squadron; 379th Combat Support Group; 379th Combat Defense Squadron; (Renamed in 1968:) 379th Security Police Squadron; 379th Civil Engineering Squadron; 379th Services Squadron; 379th Supply Squadron; 379th Transportation Squadron; USAF Hospital, Wurtsmith
Stations: Homestead AFB, Florida, 1 November 1955; Wurtsmith AFB, Michigan, 9 January 1961-30 June 1993;
Aircraft: KC-97, 1956; B-47, 1956-1960; B-52, 1961-1993; KC-135, 1961-1993
B-47 era: The wing was reactivated as the 379th Bombardment Wing (Medium) on November 1, 1955 at Homestead Air Force Base in Florida (replacing the 4276th Air Base Squadron). From November 1, 1955 to May 31, 1956 the unit was attached to the 813th Air Division at Pinecastle Air Force Base, Florida. It's operational squadrons were the 524th, 525th 526th and 527th Bomb Squadrons. Upon activation, the unit was bestowed the honors, history and colors of the World War II Eighth Air Force 379th Bombardment Group.
In April 1956, the wing began training for air refueling and strategic bombardment operations with the B-47E and KC-97G. It was an assigned unit to the 823d Air Division at Homestead Air Force Base, Florida, from June 1, 1956 to January 9, 1961. During this time, the wing was attached to Sidi Slimane Air Base, French Morocco, from March 6 to May 12 of 1957 during a REFLEX deployment coming under the control of SAC's 5th Air Division. Beginning in October 1960, the wing began transferring its B-47s to other SAC wings and became non-operational.
B-52 era: The 379th was reassigned to Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Michigan without personnel or equipment in January, 1961, assuming the aircraft, personnel and eqipment of the inactivated 4026th Strategic Wing. The 4026th SW was a provisional SAC MAJCOM wing activated on 1 August 1958, being equipped with B-52H Stratofortresses and KC-135 Stratotankers. The 4025th was established by SAC to disburse it's B-52 bombers over a larger number of bases, thus making it more difficult for the Soviet Union to knock out the entire fleet with a surprise first strike.
With the B-47 being programmed for retirement, and in order to retain the lineage of the provisional 4026th SW, Headquarters SAC received authority from Headquarters USAF to discontinue the 4026th Strategic Wing and to activate an AFCON unit which could carry a lineage and history. SAC inactivated its provisional wing and in its place the 379th Bombardment Wing (Heavy) was activated on 9 January 1961, assuming the resources of the inactivated 4026th. The 379th immediately resumed training for strategic bombardment and air refueling operations. Personnel and KC-135 tankers from the 379th were deployed to forward bases in the Pacific to support combat operations over Southeast Asia from 1965-1975, however it's B-52H aircraft remained at Wurthsmith on nuclear alert.
In 1977, the 379th exchanged their B-52Hs for the conventional bomb capable B-52G. In 1989, the Air Force selected Wurtsmith as one of seven bases that would house LGM-118A Peacekeeper ICBM Peacekeeper Rail Garrison. A Rail Garrison would address the survivability problem by which 25 trains, each with two missiles, would use the national railroad system to conceal themselves. It was intended that this system would become operational in late 1992, but budgetary constraints and the changing international situation led to it being scrapped.
Modern era: Retirement of the B-52G began in the late 1980s, however the Gulf War of 1990-1991 resulted in a temporary delay in the inactivation of B-52G units. Wurtsmith-based B-52s were flown on missions against Iraq staged out of Prince Abdullah AB in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. These planes were part of the 1708th Bombardment Wing (P)', a provisional wing formed from B-52s out of Barksdale, Castle, Wurtsmith, and others. The planes arrived at dawn on the first day of the air war.
One plane flew 29 missions out of Jeddah, the most of any bomber crew in the theater. During the Gulf War, 379th Bomb Wing aircraft carried the "Triangle K" tail flash in honor of their World War II predecessors and heritage.
The 379th Bombardment Wing was inactivated on June 30, 1993 as a result of the 1991 Base Realignment and Closure process which closed Wurtsmith AFB. On the overcast foggy morning of December 15, 1992, the last B-52, 57-6492, Old Crow Express, was flown to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.
 380th Bombardment Wing (Medium)

380th Strategic Aerospace Wing (Heavy)

"STRENGTH AND CONFIDENCE"
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4" patch from the B-52 era in the 1960s, RFU, Used......(sold)

circa 1960s, RFU, Used.......inquire

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380th SW(H)

 

a ribbon of glue was applied to the reverse to hold the patch for sewing to his flight suit, RFU K-2B, UnUsed........inquire
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smaller 2 3/4"


circa 1960s, RFU, Used.........inquire

circa early 1970s, patch was worn in Thailand by an F-111 Pilot, RFU, Used......inquire

circa 1960s, damage on bottom border, RFU, Used.......inquire
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380th SAW(H)

 KC-135 100 Baggage Drills

Young Tiger SAC Task Force


Japan made, RFU, Used........inquire

made in Japan, RFU, Used......inquire

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partial History
Established as 380th Bombardment Wing (Medium) March 23, 1953; Activated  July 11, 1955 at Plattsburgh AFB, NY
380th Bombardment Group assigned as subordinate unit to Wing July 11, 1955
Redesignated 380th Strategic Aerospace Wing (Heavy) September, 15 1964
Redesignated the 380th Bombardment Wing (Medium) July 1, 1972
Redesignated 380th ARW July 1, 1991
Redesignated/Activated 380th Air Expeditionary Wing early-2002
Assignments
Eighth Air Force, 11 July 1955
820th Air (later, 820th Strategic Aerospace) Division, 1 February 1956
Attached to 7th Air Division, 3 April-3 July 1957
817th Air Division, 25 June 1965
45th Air Division, 1 July 1968
 817th Air Division, 2 July 1969
45th Air Division, 30 June 1971-1 January 1975; 1 January 1975
Eighth Air Force, 29 March 1989-30 September 1995
Air Combat Command, Early since 2002
Attached to: United States Air Forces Central, Early since 2002
Components
26th Air Refueling Squadron: 7 August 1957 – 31 July 1959
310th Air Refueling Squadron: 25 January 1967 – 30 September 1995
380th Air Refueling Squadron: 16 August 1956 – April 1961; 15 September 1964 – 30 September 1995
528th Bombardment Squadron: 3 November 1942 – 20 February 1946; 16 June 1947 – 16 May 1951; 11 July 1955 – 30 September 1995
529th Bombardment Squadron: 3 November 1942 – 20 February 1946; 16 June 1947 – 27 June 1949; 11 July 1955 – 25 June 1966 and 6 January 1971 – 30 September 1995
530th Bombardment Squadron: 3 November 1942 – 20 February 1946; 16 June 1947 – 27 June 1949; 11 July 1955 – 25 June 1966
531st Bombardment Squadron: 3 November 1942 – 20 February 1946; 16 June 1947 – 27 June 1949; 1 May 1959 – 1 January 1962
556th Strategic Missile Squadron: 15 September 1964 – 25 June 1965
[edit] StationsPlattsburgh AFB, New York, 11 July 1955-30 September 1995
Al Dhafra AB, United Arab Emirates, Early-2002
Aircraft
B-47E (July 1955 – June 1965)
KC-97G (1956–1961)
EB-47 (1962–1964)
KC-135A/Q (1964–1995) (2002 - )
B-52G (1966–1971)
FB-111A (1971 – July 1991)
KC-10A (January since 2002)
Operations
The 380th provided Tanker and Bomber crews and aircraft to the SEA Theater supporting "Arc Light" (1968 - 1970) & "Young Tiger" (1966 - 1973) missions
 388th Fighter-Bomber Wing (1953 - 1957)

388th Tactical Fighter Wing (1962 - 1991)

388th Fighter Wing (1991 - )

"LIBERTAS VEL MORS"
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388th Fighter-Bomber Wing (1953 - 1957)

Hard to find patch

 

 388th FBW, embroidered on felt, UnUsed.......inquire
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388th Tactical Fighter Wing

TIGER FAC = Callsign used during the Day Time over the Ho Chi Minh Trail

 

large Thai made Tiger FAC, UnUsed.....(sold)
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388th TFW "TIGER FAC", made in Thailand

Tiger Forward Air Controller, hard to find patch

 

Thai made, RFU (never washed), Unused.......inquire
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Named ZIPPO from the 388th TFW

   

probably dated 1959, avertage wear and tear, Used......(sold)
( not sure but I think this one is from 1959 (the year ZIPPO switched the date-code from left-to-right)

( also on souvenir page )
( stored in site done box )
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388th Tactical Fighter Wing


cream back, RFU, has 6-7 tiny dark-blue spots on the blue-panel(hard to see), Used........inquire

older plastic backing has disintegrated from washing, RFU, Used.........inquire

older plastic backing, RFU, Used......inquire

older plastic backing, RFU, Used......(sold)

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 388th Armament & Elecronic Maintenance Squadron

 

388th A & E Maintenance SQ, Japan made, 1960s era, Unused.....inquire
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388th Tactical Fighter Wing Short Timer's patch

 

"SHORT" "365 DAYS OF HELL" "KORAT 65 JULY 1966", Thai made, UnUsed......inquire
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Electronic Countermeasures (ECM)

( One of the Best-made Thai patches I have ever seen!  )

 

388th TFW ECM - KORAT THAILAND, UnUsed.....inquire
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388th Supply Squadron, Korat RTAFB, Thailand

 

made in Thailand, RFU, been washed=puckered, Used......inquire
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17th Wild Weasel Squadron


see 17th WWS page for details
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3378AW - Korat, Thailand Bush Hat


see on Headgear page
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partial History
Established 388th Fighter-Day Wing March 23, 1953
Redesignated 388th Fighter-Bomber Wing November 5, 1953; Activated November 23, 1953; Inactivated December 10, 1957
Redesignated/Activated 388th Tactical Fighter Wing May 1, 1962; Organized October 1, 1962; Discontinued/Deactivated February 8, 1964
Activated March 14, 1966; Organized April 8, 1966
Redesignated 388 Fighter Wing Oct ober 1,1991
Component Squadrons:
3 Tactical Fighter: 15 Mar 1973-15 Dec 1975
4 Tactical Fighter (later, 4 Fighter): 23 Dec 1975-1 Dec 1991 (detached 28 Aug 1990-27 Mar 1991)
7th Airborne Command Control Squadron 30 Apr 1972-22 May 1974
13th Tactical Fighter Squadron attached 15 May 1966-20 Oct 1967
16th Special Operations Squadron attached 19 Jul 1974-8 Dec 1975
16 Tactical Fighter Training (later, 16 Tactical Fighter): 1 Jan 1979-30 Jun 1986
17th Wild Weasel Squadron December 1, 1971 - November 15, 1974
34 Tactical Fighter (later, 34 Fighter): attached 15 May 1966-14 Mar 1971, assigned 15 Mar 1971-1 Dec 1991
35 Tactical Fighter: attached c. 12 Jun-c. 10 Oct 1972
42 Tactical Electronic Warfare: attached c. 21 Sep-14 Oct 1970, assigned 15 Oct 1970-15 Mar 1974
44 TF: 25 Apr 1967-15 Oct 1969 (detached 10-15 Oct 1969)
421 TF (later, 421 Fighter): 8 Apr 1966-25 Apr 1967; 23 Dec 1975- 1 Dec 1991 (dtchd 9-23 Aug 1977; 28 Aug 1990-27 Mar 1991)
469 Tactical Fighter: 8 Apr 1966-31 Oct 1972
553 Reconnaissance: 15 Dec 1970-31 Dec 1971
560 Tactical Fighter: 1 Oct 1962-8 Feb 1964
561 Fighter-Bomber (later, 561 Tactical Fighter): attached 1 Jul-10 Dec 1957; assigned 1 Oct 1962-8 Feb 1964.
562 Fighter-Bomber (later, 562 Tactical Fighter): attached 1 Jul-10 Dec 1957; assigned 1 Oct 1962-8 Feb 1964.
563 Fighter-Bomber (later, 563 Tactical Fighter): attached 1 Jul-10 Dec 1957; assigned 1 Oct 1962-8 Feb 1964.
6010 Wild Weasel: 1 Nov 1970-1 Dec 1971
Stations
Clovis AFB, NM, 23 Nov 1953-28 Nov 1954
Etain-Rouvres AB, France, 12 Dec 1954-10 Dec 1957
McConnell AFB, KS, 1 Oct 1962-8 Feb 1964
Korat RTAFB, Thailand, 8 Apr 1966-23 Dec 1975
Hill AFB, UT, 23 Dec 1975 -
Aircraft
F-86 1954-1957
F-100 1957; 1962 - 1964
F-105 1963-1964; 1966-1969; 1970-1974
F-4 1968-1975; 1976-1980
EB-66 1970- 1974
EC-121 1970-1971
C-130 1972-1974
A-7 1973-1975
AC-130 1974-1975
F-16 1979 -
 397th Bombardment Wing(Heavy)

"CUSTODES LIBERTATIS" = Guardian of Freedom


397th BS(H), 1960s era, RFU, Used.......inquire

397th Bomb Wing(Heavy), early 1960s, UnUsed.......(sold)

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397th BW

 

early 1960s, UnUsed......inquire
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partial History
Established as 397th BW(H); Activated November 15, 1962; Organized February 1, 1963 at Dow AFB, Maine (Replaced 4038th SW), Inactivated April 25, 1968
Flew B-52G Stratofortress & KC-135 Stratotankers
Squadrons: 596th BS, 19th AREFS, 71st AREFS, 341st AREFS

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363rd TFW, post-1981, Used
363rd TRW, pre-1981, UnUsed
363rd TFW, 1981-1989 Gaggle patch, UnUsed
388th TFW Wild Weasel
YGBSM = "You have Got to Be Shitting Me"
The expression that really fits the Job!
 Thailand made, UnUsed.....
Wing Anti-Surface to Air Missile(SAM) aircrewmen wore this Novelty patch
( similar design to the patch shown in Don Logan's book, page 124 )
379th BW(H)........
380th Bombardment Wing (380th BW) STRENGTH AND CONFIDENCE", B-47s & B-52s,
supported the Arc Light mission from 1968-70......
384th BW "KEEP THE SHOW ON THE ROAD", Active 1955 - 1964 flying B-47s....
388th TFW "End-of-Runway" Crew Insignia
       
Turner's Titans, probably a crew that "re-pinned" the unspent ordnance at the end of the runway, circa 1971-72 at Korat RTAFB, Thailand, UnUsed....(sold)
Thai Embroidered
"LIBERTAS VELMORS"
Quality Thai workmanship on this 388th TFW, UnUsed.......(sold)  
"Fast FACs" flying F-4Es out of Korat, RTAFB
 388th Tactical Fighter Wing (TFW) "Fast FACs" flying F-4Es out of Korat, Royal Thailand Air Force base (RTAFB), "Tiger FAC" Japan made, used by the 34th and 469th TFSs from 1970 - 1972.....(Sold)
 
 388th TFW "Tiger FAC" , Thai made, used by the 34th and 469th TFSs from 1970 - 1972....(sold)
Fast FAC operations:
Tiger FAC at Korat
Wolf FAC at Udorn
Laredo FAC at Ubon
Stormy FAC at Da Nang, RVN
( see this page for more Fast FAC info  http://sgspires.tripod dot com/Fast_FACs/fast_facs.html )
388th TFW - worn in Thailand
388th Tactical Fighter Wing, worn in Thailand, Used....(sold)
388th TFW, worn in Thailand, Used.......(sold)
"RIVET FIRE"
Electronic Countermeasures System in EC-130 Aircraft
Rivet Fire ECM System, older plastic back, RFU, Used..(sold)
124th Fighter Group

End of combat for the 355th TFW's F-105s
"COMBAT SAWADEE' '1965 to 1970 THUDS', made in Thailand, UnUsed.......(sold)
partial History
(30 x F-105Ds were fitted with Advanced Electronics in 1969, Wing flew out of Carswell AFB, New Mexico)
307th BW(M), pre-1966, UnUsed.......inquire
pre-1966, RFU, Used........inquire
307th SW, supported the SEA effort from 1970-73, UnUsed.....inquire
( Activated at U-Tapao RTAFB in January 1970; replacing the 4258th SW  )
102nd Fighter Interceptor Group
"1775 OMNIS VIR TIGRIS"
 
Glue residue from the back has bled through to the from red-border at 0900, UnUsed......(re-scanned)