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31st Tactical Fighter Wing
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F-100 era
  older 31st TFW, 3.25", George AFB era, RFU, Used.....inquire
( Wing went to Tuy Hoa AFB in 1966 with their F-100s, returning in 1970, stationed at Homestead until early-1990s )
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  31st TFW, UnUsed.......inquire
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Large 31st TFW Backpatch
Gunsmoke 1987
 Large 11.75" insignia, Homestead AFB, Florida, paper-backing, UnUsed.......inquire
( in site done box )
( see other Gunsmoke Patches )
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partial History
Stationed
Turner Field (later, AFB), GA, 20 Nov 1947; George AFB, CA, 15 Mar 1959;
Homestead AFB, FL, 31 May 1962-6 Dec 1966;
Tuy Hoa AB, South Vietnam, 16 Dec 1966-15 Oct 1970;
Homestead AFB, FL, 15 Oct 1970-1 Apr 1994; Aviano AB, Italy, 1 Apr 1994-
Aircraft
F-100 1957-1959, 1959-1970;
KB-50 1957-1958;
F-4 1970-1988;
F-16 1985 -
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33rd Tactical Fighter Wing
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33rd TFW William Tell 1984 Meet
 33rd TFW "NOMADS" WT 1984, Korean made, Used.......inquire
( 2 pieces of his party suit include - no value assigned to them )
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33rd TFW William Tell 1986 Meet
 33rd Tactical Fighter Wing, gauze backing, UnUsed.......inquire
"NOMADS" "William Tell 86", UnUsed......inquire
( see other William Tell patches )
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34th Tactical Group
 click on picture for 34th TAC GP patches
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DET-1 35th Tactical Group
Lighter dated 1963 - 1964
DET-1 35th TAC GP stationed at Korat RTAFB
( needs to be polished )
 I don't think it was ever used, needs the fingerprints polished-off, sold by Johny's Gems 199 Fueng Nakorn Road (Sikak Phya Sri) Bangkok, Thailand stamped "SIMA STER.IN." on the bottom ( I assume they meant "SIAM STERLING"(?) ), UnUsed in the Box......inquire
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parttial History
April 1961 the 6010th Tactical Group arrived at Don Muang Airport - July 9, 1963 to July 8, 1965
August 1962 REDES 35th Tactical Group
DET-1 35th TAC GP stationed at Korat RTAFB
July 1965 REDES 6236th Combat Support Group
April 1966 REDES 631st Combat Support Group
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35th Tactical Fighter Wing
35th Fighter Wing
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1-of-100 from the Original "35 52" Wild Weasel Patch Lot
35th and 52nd TFWs' Wild Weasel Missions in Desert Shield/Storm
From the initial batch of 100 patches made in a Dhahran tailor shop circa September-December 1991
made from the USAFA 35th Cadet Squadron insignia by adding "52"
shown in the "USAF Insignia of the Persian Gulf" Guide by Jerome Polder, page 31
 35th & 52nd Tactical Fighter Wings' Wild Weasel Operations out of Dhahran, UnUsed.....inquire
The reverse picfile will not be shown to deter the reproduction artists
( also on: 52nd TFW, 3552nd TFW, & F-4 WW section )
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  UnUsed.......inquire
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 35th TFW, RFU, Used......inquire
35th TAC FTR WG, RFU, Used......inquire
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35th TFW insignia
 pre-June 1991 pizza patch - 20th TFS, 21st TFS, 35th TTS, 561st TFS, & 562nd TFS Velcro on back, Used......inquire
pre-1992 pizza patch - 561st, 562nd, & 563rd TFSs, UnUsed......inquire
pre-1992 pizza patch - 561st, 562nd, & 563rd TFSs, UnUsed......inquire
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  20th "SILVER LOBOS", 21st TFS, and 39th TFS, Asian made, UnUsed.....inquire
time frame for this pizza patch is confusing, either: 1977 - 1984 or 1981 - 1984
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 "CAMT M. I." Phase III Hands on Training, plastic back, UnUsed......inquire
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35th Fighter Wing - post-1994 at Misawa, Japan
 Wild Weasel at Misawa AFB....(sold)
Wild Weasel at Misawa AFB, Asian made, UnUsed.........inquire
35th FW "ATTACK TO DEFEND", Asian made, Unused......(sold)
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3509BF - 36th Fighter Wing
large 13" embroidered insignia
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36th Tactical Fighter Wing
3 x Variations
 36th TFW, Used........inquire
36th TAC FTR WG, UnUsed.......inquire
36th TFW, Used........inquire
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3509EW - President Reagan's visit to the 36th TFW
at Bitburg Air Force Base, Germany on May 5, 1985
   3509EW - 36th TFW Commemorative Beer Stein for the visit of President Ronald Reagan, 1-liter, as-new condition, done by Bitburger Pils Bier Company, as-New....inquire
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Unusual 1980s 36th TFW insignia
 William Tell 1986, 36th TFW "601 TOW" "U. S. AIR FORCES IN EUROPE", UnUsed....(sold)
(error patch, should read "601 TCW"(601st Tactical Control Wing))
36th TFW "CAP" "SURE FIRE" "1989", unknown usage, UnUsed.....(sold)
(Small Scale Combat Air Patrol Exercises/Competition(?) named Sure Fire for 1989(?))
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 36th TAC FTR WG,, Bitburg Germany era, UnUsed....(sold)
36th TFW "BITBURG" pizza with: 22nd, 53rd, and 525th TFSs, German made(?), UnUsed......(sold)
36th TFW, pre-1992, UnUsed......inquire
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36th Tactical Fighter Wing Gaggle patch
 36th TFW "BITBURG" pizza patch with: 22nd, 53rd, and 525th TFSs, UnUsed.....40.00
partial History
Established 36th Fighter Wing June 17, 1948 and Activated on July 2, 1948
Moved to Furstendfeldbruck, West Germany August 13, 1948
Redesignated 36th Fighter-Bomber Wing January 20, 1950
Moved to Bitburg AB, from Furstendfeldbruck on December 13, 1952
Redesignated 36th Fighter-Day Wing August 9, 1954
36th TFW July 8, 1958
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37th Tactical Fighter Wing
circa May 1981 to October 1989
Received assets from 35th TFW in 1981 at George, AFB - in 1989 Returned assets to 35th TFW and moved to Tonopah, NV
 37th TFW, flying F-4G "WILD WEASEL" Phantom II, plastic back, Used........inquire
37th TFW, Used........inquire
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37th TFW & 37th FW
 harness rub, RFU flight suit, plastic back, saw duty over Iraq, Used......inquire
37th FW, harness rub, still on black VELCRO, RFU flight suit, Used.......inquire
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37th TFW flying F-117A Stealth Fightersactive from October 1989 to November 1991 flying F-117s in Panama and Desert Storm
"Pizza patch" with: 415th TFS, 416th TFS, & 417th TFTS
 37th TFW plastic back, UnUsed.....inquiire
F-117A "TEAM STEALTH" with some Bullion thread, maybe an older patch from the 4450th(?), UnUsed.......35.00
(37th TFW absorded the assets of the 4450th Tactical Group on 5 October, 1989 at Tonopah, Nevada)
(F-117As turned-over to the 49th Fighter Wing in 1992 and Wing InActivated)
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37th TFW Desert Shield 1990 & Bad Boys Of Baghdad
"NIGHTHAWKS"
 "I Flew 10,000 Miles to Smoke a Camel", Unused...........inquire
"Bad Boys Of Baghdad37 TFW NIGHTHAWKS", UnUsed....inquire
( see aircraft page for F-117A patches )
( see 49th TFW and 4450th TAC GP for units this outfit is associated with )
( for associated squadrons, see: 415th, 416th, & 417th TFS )
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50 - 100 patches made by Lockheed for their "TECHREPS"
First insignia designed for Field Service Representatives
made in 1989 - a limited production insignia
 click on picture
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partial History
( unedited, direct from USAF site )
Established as 37 Fighter-Bomber Wing on 3 Mar 1953. Activated on 8 Apr 1953. Inactivated on 25 Jun 1953. Redesignated 37 Tactical Fighter Wing, and activated, on 26 Oct 1966. Organized on 1 Mar 1967. Inactivated on 31 Mar 1970. Activated on 30 Mar 1981. Redesignated 37 Fighter Wing on 1 Oct 1991. Inactivated on 8 Jul 1992. Redesignated 37 Training Wing, and activated, on 1 Jul 1993.
Assignments
Ninth Air Force, 8 Apr-25 Jun 1953. Pacific Air Forces, 26 Oct 1966; Seventh Air Force, 1 Mar 1967-31 Mar 1970. 831 Air Division, 30 Mar 1981; Twelfth Air Force, 5 Oct 1989-8 Jul 1992. Second Air Force, 1 Jul 1993-.
Components
Group. 37 Fighter-Bomber (later, 37 Operations): 8 Apr-25 Jun 1953; 1 Nov 1991-8 Jul 1992.
Squadron. 174: 14 May 1968-11 May 1969. 355: attached 3 Feb-4 Jul 1968, assigned 5 Jul 1968-15 May 1969. 389: 15 Jun 1969-31 Mar 1970. 415: 5 Oct 1989-1 Nov 1991. 416: 15 Apr 1967-27 May 1969; 5 Oct 1989-1 Nov 1991. 417 Tactical Fighter Training (later, 417 Fighter): 5 Oct 1989-1 Nov 1991. 480: 15 Apr 1969-31 Mar 1970. 561: 30 Mar 1981-5 Oct 1989. 562Tactical Fighter Training: 30 Mar 1981-5 Oct 1989. 563 30 Mar 1981-5 Oct 1989.
Detachment. Det 1., 612 Tactical Fighter Squadron: attached 8 Jun 1967- 13 Apr 1969.
Stations
Clovis AFB, NM, 8 Apr-25 Jun 1953. Phu Cat AB, South Vietnam, 1 Mar 1967-31 Mar 1970. George AFB, CA, 30 Mar 1981; Tonopah Test Range, NV, 5 Oct 1989-8 Jul 1992. Lackland AFB, TX, 1 Jul 1993-.
Aircraft: F-100 1967-1969; F-4, 1969-1970; F-4 (Wild Weasel) 1981-1989; T-38 1989-1992; F-117 1989-1992
Operations
Not tactically operational, 1953. The 37th Combat Support Group was already operational at Phu Cat AB, South Vietnam, when the wing organized in 1967. Combat in Southeast Asia, 15 Apr 1967- 31 Mar 1970. Flew interdiction, bombardment, escort, and close air support missions. From Jun 1967 to May 1969, also used F-100F two-place aircraft for visual and weather reconnaissance and forward air control operations. When activated in 1981, gained assets of 35th Tactical Fighter Wing at George AFB, CA. Equipped with F-4G "Wild Weasel" radar suppression aircraft. As the Air Force's only "Wild Weasel" training wing, it provided instructor pilots and qualified aircrews for the other two "Wild Weasel" wings in the Philippines and Germany. Participated in numerous tactical, maritime, and electronic warfare exercises emphasizing hunter/killer tactics, suppression of enemy air defenses, force escort operations and dissimilar air combat training with US Armed Forces, Air National Guard and Reserves, and various allies. Served as an advisor to Air National Guard units, 30 Mar 1981-30 Mar 1984. Won the United States Air Force Worldwide Fighter gunnery meet, 1985 and 1987. Turned over F-4G aircraft to 35th TFW and moved to Tonopah Test Range, NV, without personnel and equipment on 5 Oct 1989, absorbing the manpower, equipment, and the world's first Stealth fighter, the F-117A, of the former 4450th Tactical Group. Trained to integrate stealth technology with more conventional methods of combat operations. Dropped the first bombs in invasion of Panama on 20 Dec 1989. Began deploying to Southwest Asia in Aug 1990. On 17 Jan 1991, Stealth fighters hit 26 high-value Iraqi targets in and around Baghdad. Continued interdiction missions throughout the war. Served as a member of Central Air Forces' (CENTAF) post-Desert Storm task force in Southwest Asia. After departure of the F-117 Stealth Fighters in May-Jul 1992, the 37th Fighter Wing inactivated. A year later, the 37th Training Wing replaced Lackland Training Center, TX, to conduct all Air Force basic military training.
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39 Tactical Group
 plastic-back, UnUsed.......inquire
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partial History
( unedited, direct from USAF site )
Established as 39 Bombardment Group (Heavy) on 20 Nov 1940. Activated on 15 Jan 1941. Redesignated 39 Bombardment Group, Very Heavy, on 28 Mar 1944. Inactivated on 1 Apr 1944. Activated on 1 Apr 1944. Inactivated on 27 Dec 1945. Redesignated 39 Tactical Group, and activated, on 14 Mar 1966. Organized on 1 Apr 1966. Consolidated (31 Jan 1984) with the 39 Bombardment Wing, Heavy (established, and activated, on 15 Nov 1962; organized on 1 Feb 1963; discontinued, and inactivated, on 25 Jun 1965). Consolidated organization retained designation 39 Tactical Group. Redesignated: 39 Wing on 1 Oct 1993; 39 Air Base Group on 16 Jul 2003; 39 Air Base Wing on 12 Mar 2004.
Assignments
5 Bombardment Wing, 15 Jan 1941; II Bomber Command, 5 Sep 1941; 16 Bombardment Operational Training Wing, 4 Sep 1943-1 Apr 1944. XXI Bomber Command, 1 Apr 1944 (attached to 17 Bombardment Operational Training Wing, Very Heavy, c. 15 Apr 1944-8 Jan 1945); 314 Bombardment Wing, Very Heavy, c. 18 Feb-27 Dec 1945. Strategic Air Command, 15 Nov 1962; 822 Air Division, 1 Feb 1963-25 Jun 1965. United States Air Forces in Europe, 14 Mar 1966; 7217 Air Division (Command), 1 Apr 1966; Sixteenth Air Force, 9 Sep 1970; TUSLOG, [The United States Logistics Group], 15 Oct 1971 (attached to Composite Wing Provisional, 7440, 16 Jan 1991-30 Nov 1995); Sixteenth Air Force, 17 Jul 1992-.
Components
Group. 39 Operations: 1 Oct 1993-16 Jul 2003.
Squadron. 12 Reconnaissance (later, 402 Bombardment): attached 15 Jan 1941-24 Feb 1942, assigned 25 Feb 1942-1 Apr 1944; assigned 1 Apr-10 May 1944. 60 Bombardment: 15 Jan 1941-1 Apr 1944; 1 Apr 1944-27 Dec 1945. 61 Bombardment: 15 Jan 1941-1 Apr 1944; 1 Apr 1944-27 Dec 1945. 62 Bombardment: 15 Jan 1941-1 Apr 1944; 1 Apr 1944-27 Dec 1945; 1 Feb 1963-25 Jun 1965.
Station
Ft Douglas, UT, 15 Jan 1941; Geiger Field, WA, 2 Jul 1941; Davis-Monthan Field, AZ, 5 Feb 1942-1 Apr 1944. Smoky Hill AAFld, KS, 1 Apr 1944-8 Jan 1945; North Field, Guam, 18 Feb-17 Nov 1945; Camp Anza, CA, 15-27 Dec 1945. Eglin AFB, FL, 1 Feb 1963-25 Jun 1965. Incirlik AB, 1 Apr 1966-.
Aircraft: B-17, 1941-1942; B-25, 1941; B-24, 1942-1944. B-29, 1944-1945. B-52, 1963-1965. Controlled deployed aircraft, 1966-1997
Operations
The 39th Bombardment Group patrolled the northwest coast after the United States entered World War II. Served as an operational training and later as a replacement training unit, 1942-Apr 1944. Trained as a heavy bombardment unit in 1944. Moved to Guam early in 1945 as part of Twentieth Air Force. Conducted its first mission against the Japanese home islands in Apr 1945. Supported Allied invasion of Okinawa by attacking airfields that served as bases for kamikaze pilots. Bombed military and industrial targets in Japan and participated in incendiary raids on urban areas from mid-May until the end of the war. Received a Distinguished Unit Citation for an attack against the Otake oil refinery and storage area on Honshu on 10 May 1945. Received a second Distinguished Unit Citation for bombing industrial and dock areas in Yokohama and manufacturing districts in Tokyo, 23-29 May 1945. Returned to the United States, Nov-Dec 1945 for inactivation. The 39th Bombardment Wing trained, 1963-1965, to maintain combat readiness for strategic bombardment. Maintained airborne and ground alerts, and participated in numerous exercises until inactivation. The 39th Tactical Group replaced the 7216th Combat Support Group on 1 Apr 1966 to control permanent support units and deployed weapons training detachments at Incirlik, Turkey. Known as TUSLOG (The United States Logistics Group) Detachment 10 within Turkey until 1 Oct 1982, it supported the USAFE and NATO operational missions in the Middle East. Provided disaster relief and mercy missions as required during fires, floods, earthquakes, and other such disasters. Provided support for US and NATO forces during operations in Southwest Asia, Eastern Europe, and Iraq, Aug 1990-. From Oct 1993, provided operational and logistical support for all U.S. forces in Turkey and operated a Supreme Allied Command Europe Quick Reaction Alert Force. From Sep 1997-May 2003, became major force provider for the 39 Air and Space Expeditionary Wing, which supported Operation Northern Watch, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom
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42nd Bombardment Wing (Heavy)
 Older cream-back 1950s era, Larger 4 1/8", could be back to the B-36 era(?), UnUsed.....inquire
1960s era shiny-back, B-52 era, UnUsed....inquire
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1960s B-52 Era
  Southeast Asian Combat era, 3.5", Brown Twill with gauze backing, UnUsed......inquire
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B-52 Era
  42nd BW(H) "AETHERA NOBIS", 3.25", 1960s era, UnUsed.......inquire
(mixed feelings on where this one was made: U. S. or Germany)
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1977 SAC Outstanding OMS
 42nd BW(H), scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed.......32.00
SAC patch for 1977, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed.....36.00
( from same Veteran )
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 42nd Bomb Wing "AETHERA NOBIS", UnUsed......41.00
Outstanding Organization Maintenance Squadron, UnUsed....52.00
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partial History
42nd BW(H) Established & Activated February 1953; Redesignated 42nd Wing on Sep 1 1991
Assignments
8th AF 25 Feb 1953; 45th AD 8 Oct 1954 (attached to 7th AD 18 Oct-18 Nov 1955);
8th AF 18 Jan 1958; 45th AD 1 Dec 1958; 8th AF 29 Mar 1989
Components
7th BS 25 Feb 1953 - 15 Oct 1959
70th BS 25 Feb 1953 - 25 Jun 1966
407th AREFS 2 Jul 1968 - 1 Oct 1990
( the assignment date for the 407th ARS may be incorrect, check 407th listing )
Station
Loring AFB, Maine (formerly Limestone) February 25 1953 - September 30 1994
Aircraft
B-36 1953 - 1956; KC-97 1955 - 1957; B-52 1956 - 1993; KC-135 1957 - 1992
Operations
Supported SAC's bombardment and air refueling operations in SEA from mid-1960s to 1975
Deployed: personnel, aircraft, and equipment to Southwest Asia 7 Aug 1990 to circa 12 Apr 1991
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 43rd BW(M), circa late-1950s into 1960s, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed......inquire
43rd Bombardment Wing(Heavy), "WILLING, ABLE, READY" Black lettering on scroll, UnUsed......inquire
( circa 1986 - 1990 )
43rd Strategic Wing, scrapbook glue on back, UnUsed......inquire
( circa 1970-1972 )
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43rd Bombardment Wing (Medium)
B-58 Hustler era 1960 - 1970
 "BENDIX THOMPSON BLERIOT MACKAY 61-62 HARMON" trophies won by the Squadron(I think), Used...(sold)
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43rd Bombardment Wing (Medium)
  43rd BW(M), the weave is blemished on the right side, UnUsed......inquire
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partial History
Lineage
Established as 43rd BW(VH) 3 Nov 1947; Organized 17 Nov 1947
Redesignated 43rd BW(M) 1 Aug 1948; Inactivated 31 Jan 1970
Redesignated 43rd Strategic Wing February 4, 1970; Activated April 1, 1970
( absorbed the 3960th SW assets at Anderson AFB, Guam April 1, 1970 )
( assumed the Tasks of the 4133rd BW in 1970 ( possibly on April 1, 1970 ) )
Redesignated 43rd BW(H) 4 Nov 1986; Inactivated 30 Sep 1990
Redesignated 43 Air Refueling Wing, and activated, on 1 Jun 1992
Redesignated 43 Air Refueling Group on 1 Jul 1994. Inactivated on 1 Oct 1996
Redesignated 43 Airlift Wing 31 Mar 1997; Activated 1 Apr 1997
Assignments
Eighth Air Force, 17 Nov 1947; Fifteenth Air Force, 1 Apr 1950: 36 Air Division, 4 Sep 1951 (attached to 7 Air Division, c. 10 Mar-5 Jun 1953 and 5 Sep-10 Dec 1954; 3 Air Division, 1 Jul-1 Oct 1957); 19 Air Division, 15 Mar 1960 (attached to 825 Strategic Aerospace Division, 19-31 Aug 1964); 825 Strategic Aerospace Division, 1 Sep 1964; 42 Air Division, 1-31 Jan 1970. Eighth Air Force, 1 Apr 1970 (attached to Air Division, Provisional, 57, 1 Jun 1972-14 Nov 1973); 3 Air Division, 1 Jan 1975-30 Sep 1990. Fifteenth Air Force, 1 Jun 1992-1 Oct 1996. Twenty-First Air Force, 1 Apr 1997; Eighteenth Air Force, 1 Oct 2003-.
Components
Groups:
43 Bombardment (later, 43 Operations): 17 Nov 1947-16 Jun 1952 (detached 16 Aug-16 Nov 1949; not operational, 10 Feb 1951-16 Jun 1952); 1 Jun 1992-1 Jul 1994; 1 Apr 1997-. 453 Operations: 1 Jun 1992-1 Jul 1994. 459 Bombardment: attached 27 Jun 1949-16 Jun 1951. 2 Bombardment: attached 17 Nov 1947-31 Dec 1948 (not operational).
Squadrons
2 Air Refueling: attached c. 30 Apr 1949-16 Sep 1950 (not operational, 30 Apr-30 Jun 1949; further attached to 43 Bombardment Group, 1 Jul 1949-16 Sep 1950). 9 Air Refueling: attached 1 Aug 1951-15 Jan 1952 and 6 Oct-14 Nov 1952. 43 Air Refueling: attached 10 Feb 1951-15 Jun 1952, assigned 16 Jun 1952-15 Mar 1960 (detached 18 Oct-28 Dec 1955).
60 Bombardment: 1 Jul 1971-30 Apr 1990 (not operational, 1 Jul 1971-c. Feb 1972).
63 Bombardment: attached February 10, 1951 - June 15, 1952; Assigned June 16, 1952 - January 31, 1970
Bombardment Squadron Provisional, 63: attached 15 Jun 1972-30 Jun 1975 (not operational, c. Nov 1973-30 Jun 1975). 64 Bombardment: attached 10 Feb 1951-15 Jun 1952, assigned 16 Jun 1952-31 Jan 1970 (not operational, 15 Mar-Aug 1960). 65 Bombardment (later, 65 Strategic): attached 10 Feb 1951-15 Jun 1952, assigned 16 Jun 1952-31 Jan 1970 (not operational, 15 Mar-Aug 1960); 1 Jul 1986-1 Jul 1990. 70 Air Refueling: attached 19-31 Aug 1964, assigned 1 Sep 1964-1 Jan 1970. 91 Air Refueling: 1 Jul 1994-1 Oct 1996. 307 Air Refueling: attached 16 Sep 1950-1 Aug 1951 (further attached to 43 Bombardment Group, 16 Sep 1950-9 Feb 1951). 403 Bombardment: 1 Dec 1958-15 Mar 1960; 15 May 1960-1 Jan 1961 (not operational). 4182 Bombardment: 1 Apr 1970-1 Jan 1971 (not operational).
Stations
Davis-Monthan Field (later, AFB), AZ, 17 Nov 1947 (deployed at Brize Norton RAF Sta, England, c. 10 Mar-5 Jun 1953; Fairford RAF Sta, England, 5 Sep-10 Dec 1954; and Andersen AFB, Guam, 1 Jul-1 Oct 1957)
Carswell AFB, TX, 15 Mar 1960
Little Rock AFB, AR, 1 Sep 1964-31 Jan 1970
Andersen AFB, Guam, 1 Apr 1970 - 30 Sep 1990
Malmstrom AFB, MT, 1 Jun 1992
MacDill AFB, FL, 1 Oct 1996
Pope AFB, NC, 1 Apr 1997 -
Aircraft
KC-97 1953 - 1955, 1955 - 1960
B-47 1954-1960; YRB-58 1960
B/TB-58 1960-1970
TF-102 1960-1962
KC-135 1964-1970, 1970 - 1972, 1973 - 1990, 1992 - 1996
B-52 1970-1990
KC-10 1986 - 1990 ( but also flew ( on logistical support missions ) C-97 1970 - 1972 )
C-118 1973-1974.
C-12 1994.
C-130 1997 -
Operations
Strategic bombardment training, 1947-1960, and air refueling, 1949-1960, to meet Strategic Air Command's global commitments. Wing personnel established flight records, flying two B-29s around the world in 1948 in 15 days, flying the B-50 Lucky Lady II nonstop around the world in 94 hours and 40 seconds in 1949, and setting a jet endurance record in 1954 by keeping a B-47 airborne for 47:35 hours. Converted to B-58 aircraft, the world's first supersonic bomber, in 1960. From Mar 1960 to Jul 1961 operated a combat crew training school for B-58 aircrews, and from Jul 1962 until late 1969 served as one of two SAC B-58 wings with a strategic bombardment mission. During the 1960s the wing established world flight speed records in the B-58. For example, in May 1961, a wing B-58 flew from New York to Paris in 3 hours, 14 minutes, and 45 seconds, establishing a new transatlantic speed record of 1,089.36 mph. During a race in 1962, a wing B-58 flew from Los Angeles to New York at an average speed of 1,214.65 mph. It flew from Los Angeles to New York and back in 4 hours, 41 minutes, and 15 seconds. The wing also controlled an air refueling squadron from Aug 1964 until inactivation in Jan 1970.
It activated again in Apr 1970, replacing the 3960 Strategic Wing at Andersen AFB, Guam. On 1 Jul 1970, the 43d also assumed tasks formerly handled by the Bombardment Wing Provisional, 4133, including a combat mission. Employed attached aircraft and aircrews of other Strategic Air Command units to participate in "Arc Light" combat missions in Southeast Asia from 1 Jul to mid-Aug 1970, and again from Feb 1972 to Aug 1973.
Following the end of combat operations, provided routing training and ground alert with B-52 and KC-135 aircraft, the latter provided by other Strategic Air Command units on loan. During 1975, provided logistical and medical support to thousands of Vietnamese refugees evacuated from their homeland and located temporarily at Guam awaiting resettlement in the United States. Trained to remain proficient in strategic and conventional warfare capabilities. Beginning in 1974, controlled TDY tankers and crews participating in the Pacific (formerly Andersen) Tanker Task Force that supported Strategic Air Command operations in the western Pacific. In Jul 1986, activated the 65 Strategic Squadron to control the TDY air refueling forces. Conducted refueling operations from 1 Jun 1992 through 1 Oct 1996. Assumed an airlift role in Apr 1997. Crews and aircraft deployed to Europe and Southwest Asia for expeditionary rotations and contingency operations such as the enforcement of no-fly zones over Iraq. Took part in humanitarian airlift operations and training exercises, often with U.S. Army airborne organizations stationed at nearby Fort Bragg. After terrorist attacks on the United States on 11 Sep 2001, elements deployed in support of the global War on Terror.
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47th Flying Training Wing
associated patch
 click on picture
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48th TFW "Statue de la Liberte"
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48th TFW Tactical Evaluation
 Japan made, RFU, Used.......(sold)
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 48th TFW, circa 1960(?), older Liberty patch, scrapbook residue, looks UnUsed........inquire
48th TFW, "Statue de Libya Raiders!", April 1986 insignia for the Raid on Tripoli, Libya, UnUsed......inquire
48th Tactical Fighter Wing, circa April 1986, Pelon backing, UnUsed.......inquire
 ( Raid on Libya's Khadafi was Operation El Dorado Canyon in April of 1986 )
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 48th TFW "48TFW BOMB COMP 1984" F-111F, 5" high, UnUsed..........inquire
48th TFW "48TFW-DEPLOYED WHEN DIPLOMACY FAILED", circa August 1990 for Desert Shield/Storm, UnUsed........inquire
48th TFW Gaggle patch, pre-1992, UnUsed........inquire
(Gaggle patch: 492nd TFS, 493rd TFS, 494th TFS, & 495th TFS)
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48th Tactical Fighter Wing (variant)
( reads: "360 TFW USAF", should read "366" )
 Desert Storm 90-91, 2nd Royal Saudi Air Force Fighter Wing and 366th TFW "Partners for Peace", RFU, Used....inquire
(assigned to the 2nd Air Division (Provisional) at Taif RSAFB, Saudi Arabia)
(also shown on 366th Tactical Fighter Wing page)
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49th Tactical Fighter Wing
"TUTOR ET ULTOR"
Protector and Avenger
 49th TFW, Thai made, flew F-4s out of Takhli RTAFB from May to September 1972, UnUsed......inquire
( patch used for 4 months in 1972 = Rare )
"TUTOR ET ULTOR", F-105 and F-4 era, UnUsed....inquire
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First Sergeant Novelty patch
patch "used from May to October 1972" = RARE
  49th Organizational Maintenance Squadron, Thai made, Rare short-lived insignia, UnUsed......175.00
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49th Tactical Fighter Wing
Flying F-15s out of Holloman AFB, NM circa 1977 to 1992
 49th TFW "Forty Niners", 1977 - 1992 era, plastic back, Unused.........inquire
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49th Tactical Fighter Wing
Flying F-117As out of Holloman AFB, NM circa May 1992 to present
 49th TFS, RFU, plastic back with glue residue on back, Used.....inquire
RFU, plastic back, Used......inquire
( see aircraft page for F-117A patches )
( see 37th TFW and 4450th TAC GP for units this outfit is associated with )
( for associated squadrons, click on this link 415th, 416th, & 417th TFS )
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partial History
Established and Activated August 1948;
Redesignated: 49th FBW February 1950; 49th TFW July 1958; 49th FW October 1991
Assignments
39th Air Division (Defense) (later, 39th Air Division), 1 Mar 1955
Fifth Air Force, 15 Apr– 10 Dec 1957
USAFE 10 Dec 1957
17th AF 15 Nov 1969
832d AD 1 Jul 1968 (attached to Seventeenth Air Force, 15 Jan–4 Apr 1969)
835th AD 1 Feb 1970 (attached to 17th AF 14 Sep–7 Oct 1970)
12th AF 30 Jun 1971 ( attached to 13th AF May 5 – October 2, 1972 for duty at Takhli RTAB, Thailand )
Tactical Training, Holloman,NM 1 Aug 1977
833d Air Division, 1 Dec 1980; 12th AF 15 Nov 1991 –
Squadron Components (partial list)
7th: attached 9 Jul–17 Aug 1950 and 7 Aug 1956–15 Apr 1957; assigned 10 Dec 1957–15 Nov 1991 (detached 10 Sep–6 Oct 1971, 2 Mar–4 Apr 1973, 2 Apr– 3 May 1974, 4 Oct–6 Nov 1975, 23 Aug–25 Sep 1976).
8th: attached 15 Apr–15 Oct 1957; assigned 10 Dec 1957–15 Nov 1991 (detached c. 12 Sep–c. 11 Oct 1970, 10 Sep–6 Oct 1971, 3 Mar–5 Apr 1973, 5 Sep–6 Oct 1975, 21 Sep–20 Oct 1976, 22 Aug–22 Sep 1977, 10 Sep–15 Nov 1991).
9th: attached 17 Aug–c. 6 Sep 1950 and 15 Apr–9 Dec 1957, assigned 10 Dec 1957–15 Nov 1991 (detached c. 12 Sep–c. 11 Oct 1970, 9 Sep–7 Oct 1971, 4 Feb–15 Mar 1973, 6 Sep–7 Oct 1975, 22 Sep–21 Oct 1977, 10 Sep–10 Oct 1977, 20 Jun–15 Nov
417th: 15 Nov 1970– 30 Apr 1977
(detached 9 Sep–2 Oct 1971, 3 Feb–14 Mar 1973, 5 Mar–5 Apr 1974, 3 Oct–5 Nov 1975, 24 Aug–26 Sep 1976).
434th: attached 12 Aug–6 Oct 1972.
465th Tactical Fighter Training: 1 Aug 1973–1 Jan 1977.
4449th: 12 Jul–10 Oct 1972.
Stations
Spangdahlem AB, Germany 25 Aug 1959–30 Jun 1968
Holloman AFB, NM 1 Jul 1968 –
Aircraft
F–100, 1957–1962; F–105, 1961–1967
F–4, 1967–1971, 1971–1978, 1992–; T–38, 1973–1976
F–15, 1977–1992; AT–38, 1992 –
F–117, 1992–; HH–60, 1993–
Operations
Supporting NATO, participated in tactical exercises and operations in Europe, Dec 1957–Jun 1968, initially with F–100s, later with F–105s and then F–4s. Replaced by 7149th Tactical Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem AB, Germany, on 1 Jul 1968, and reformed at Holloman AFB, NM, largely with recent returnees from Southeast Asia. Served as USAF’s first "dual-based," NATO-committed wing, subject to immediate return to Europe if and when needed. The entire wing deployed back to Spangdahlem AB 15 Jan–4 Apr 1969 and 14 Sep– 7 Oct 1970, receiving the Mackay Trophy for the 1969 deployment. At Holloman AFB, the wing continued participation in tactical exercises and firepower demonstrations to maintain combat readiness.
Had base host responsibility from 1 Jan 1971 – 1 Aug 1977 and 15 Nov 1991 – .
In the autumn of 1971 the wing’s four tactical squadrons deployed in Europe.
On 4 May 1972, after North Vietnam invaded South Vietnam, the entire wing, except for a rear echelon that remained to run Holloman, deployed at Takhli RTAFB, Thailand. Conducted combat operations in Southeast Asia, 11 May–27 Sep 1972, to help blunt a strong North Vietnamese offensive. Flew combat sorties in: South Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos from July 1 to September 24, 1972 during Operation Linebacker, the bombardment campaign in North Vietnam.
Returned to Holloman AFB in early Oct 1972, and continued rotating tactical components to Europe to support NATO through Sep 1977. Also provided USAF fighter lead-in training in T–38s, Feb 1974–Dec 1976. After conversion to the F–15 in Oct 1977, the wing ceased its "dual-base" commitment to NATO and changed to an air superiority mission, with training focusing on Dissimilar Air Combat Tactics for multi-theater operations. Won the 1988 William Tell air-to-air meet. Deployed aircraft and personnel to Southwest Asia to fly combat air patrol for coalition operations, 20 Jun–19 Dec 1991. Began basic fighter training for USAF aircrews with AT–38 aircraft in Mar 1992; and training of German Air Force pilots in F–4s in Jul 1992. Aircraft conversion from F–15s to the F–117 Stealth fighter in May 1992 resulted in a change from an air-to-air to an air-to-ground mission. Maintained 90-day rotations of personnel and F–117 Stealth fighters to Saudi Arabia as part of CENTAF’s post-Desert Storm task force in Southwest Asia, Jul 1992 to present. The wing gained the 48th Rescue Squadron flying HH–60 Nighthawk helicopters in Feb 1993.
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50th Tactical Fighter Squadron
 50th TFW, UnUsed........inquire
50th TFW, scrapbook residue on back, Unused........inquire
50th TFW, RFU, Used......inquire
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Gunsmoke 1985
 50th TFW, teal-blue background, RFU, Used.........inquire
50th TFW, RFU, Used........inquire
50th TFW "HAHN AB" "GUNSMOKE '85" "Fighting /Falsons" "GO FOR THE GOLD", German made(?), UnUsed..(sold)
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50th APS(SPS?) K-9 Patch
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51st Fighter Group Pilot's scarf from WWII
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51st Fighter Interceptor Wing
 51st FIW "DEFTLY AND SWIFTLY", 1960s era................(sold)
51st Fighter Interceptor Wing, 1960s era, Japan made, Unused.....inquire
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51st Composite Wing(TAC) - circa 1972 - 1982
 51st Composite Wing (Tactical), Korean made, RFU(?), Used(?)........inquire
51st COMP WG(Tac), Korean made, UnUsed......inquire
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 51st Composite Wing (Tactical), Korean made, Used.......inquire
51st COMP W(TAC) "F-4E AIRCREW EVAL", Korean made, Used.......(sold)
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52nd Tactical Fighter Wing
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1-of-100 patches modified to represent the combined Wild Weasel Operations of the 35th and 52nd TFWs during Desert Shield/Storm
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 52nd TFW, Older design with detached scroll "SEEK ATTACK DESTROY", UnUsed........inquire
Possible 52nd Fighter Interceptor Wing era(?), RFU, Used..........inquire
 ( see this link for a 52nd TRW Tiger Meet patch )
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52 TFW at Spangdahlem AFB, Germany
 52nd TFW, scrapbook residue, UnUsed........inquire
52nd TFW, UnUsed..........inquire
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23rd (Fighting Hawks), 81st (Panthers), & 480th (War Hawks)
circa 1976 - 1992
 with Pelon backing material, probably made in Germany, UnUsed.......inquire
( background should be white(? )
52nd Fighter Wing, 25th Anniversary, that would make the vintage 1996, UnUsed........inquire
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52nd FW Gaggle Insignia
 post-September 1991. 4 3/8" Gaggle Patch, UnUsed........inquire
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partial History
Established as 52 Fighter Wing (All Weather) 10 May 1948; Activated June 9, 1948
Redesignated 52 Fighter-All Weather Wing 20 Jan 1950
Redesignated 52 Fighter-Interceptor Wing on 1 May 1951; Inactivated 6 Feb 1952
Redesignated 52nd FW(AD); Activated 11 Apr 1963; Organized 1 Jul 1963; Inactivated 30 Sep 1968
Redesignated 52nd TFW November 12, 1971; Activated 31 Dec 1971.
Redesignated 52nd FW 1 Oct 1991
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Early 55th SRW
"VIDEMUS OMNIA" = We See All
patch depicts Morse code spelling "SAC" " ... .- -.-. " on the Lightning Bolt around the Earth
( most patches do not depict a true rendition of "SAC" in Morse code )
 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, design approved in 1954, Used......inquire
removed from a Green Liner MA-1. glove snaps on patch, Used......inquire
Japan made, RFU, Used......inquire
 ( see the 343rd SRS Black Crows )
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56th Tactical Fighter Wing
56th Tactical Training Wing
 56th TFW, circa 1975 - 81, RFU, Used.....inquire
56th TFW, 3 1/8", UnUsed........inquire
56th TTW, circa 1981-91, RFU, Used......inquire
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partial History of 56th TFW
Established as 56 Fighter Wing 28 Jul 1947; Organized 15 Aug 1947
Redesignated 56 FIW 20 Jan 1950; Inactivated 6 Feb 1952
Redesignated 56 FW (AD); Activated 28 Dec 1960; Organized 1 Feb 1961; Discontinued & Inactivated 1 Jan 1964
Redesignated 56th ACW & Activated 16 Mar 1967; Organized 8 Apr 1967
Redesignated: 56th SOW 1 Aug 1968; 56 TFW 30 Jun 1975; 56 TTW 1 Oct 1981; 56 FW 1 Oct 1991
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58th Tactical Fighter Training Wing
( now the 58th Special Operations Wing )
  58th TFTW, circa 1969 - 1977, RFU, Used.....inquire
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partial History
Established as 58th Fighter-Bomber Wing on 25 Jun 1952; Activated 10 Jul 1952; Inactivated 1 Jul 1958
Redesignated 58th TFTW 22 Aug 1969; Activated 15 Oct 1969
Redesignated: 58th Tactical Training Wing 1 Apr 1977
Redesignated: 58th FW 1 October 1991
Redesignated: 58th Special Operations Wing on 1 Apr 1994
Assignments
Tactical Air Command, 10 Jul 1952 (attached to Fifth Air Force, 10 Jul 1952-28 Feb 1955; Korean Air Division, Provisional, 314, 1-14 Mar 1955; 314 Air Division, 15 Mar 1955-31 Dec 1956); Far East Air Forces, 1 Jan 1957; 314 Air Division, 1 Jan 1957-1 Jul 1958. Twelfth Air Force, 15 Oct 1969; Tactical Training, Luke, 1 Apr 1977; 832 Air Division, 1 Dec 1980; Twelfth Air Force, 1 Oct 1991; Nineteenth Air Force, 1 Jul 1993-.
Components
Wings. 49 Fighter-Bomber: attached 16-31 Mar 1953. 474 Fighter-Bomber: attached 1 Apr 1953-8 Nov 1954.
Groups. 49 Fighter-Bomber: attached 16-31 Mar 1953. 58 Fighter-Bomber (later, 58 Operations): 10 Jul 1952-8 Nov 1957; 1 Oct 1991-. 474 Fighter-Bomber: attached 1 Apr 1953-24 Nov 1954.
Squadrons. 69 Fighter-Bomber (later, 69 Tactical Fighter Training): attached 1 Mar-7 Nov 1957, assigned 8 Nov 1957-1 Jul 1958; assigned 15 Oct 1969-16 Mar 1983. 310 Fighter-Bomber (later, 310 Tactical Fighter Training): attached 1 Mar-7 Nov 1957, assigned 8 Nov 1957-1 Jul 1958; assigned 15 Dec 1969-1 Oct 1991. 311 Fighter-Bomber (later, 311 Tactical Fighter Training): attached 1 Mar-7 Nov 1957, assigned 8 Nov 1957-1 Jul 1958; assigned 18 Jan 1970-1 Oct 1991. 312 Tactical Fighter Training: 1 Oct 1984-18 Jan 1991. 314 Tactical Fighter Training: 1 Oct 1986-1 Oct 1991. 333 Tactical Fighter Training: 22 Mar-31 Jul 1971. 418 Tactical Fighter Training: 15 Oct 1969-1 Oct 1976. 425 Tactical Fighter Training: 15 Oct 1969-29 Aug 1979. 426 Tactical Fighter Training: 18 Jan 1970-1 Jan 1981. 461 Tactical Fighter Training: 1 Jul 1977-29 Aug 1979. 550 Tactical Fighter Training: 18 Jan 1970-29 Aug 1979. 555 Tactical Fighter Training: 5 Jul 1974-29 Aug 1979. 4461 Tactical Fighter Training: 23 Jun 1976-1 Jul 1977. 4511 Combat Crew Training: 15 Oct 1969-18 Jan 1970. 4514 Combat Crew Training: 15 Oct-15 Dec 1969. 4515 Combat Crew Training: 15 Oct 1969-18 Jan 1970. 4517 Combat Crew Training: 15 Oct 1969-18 Jan 1970.
Stations
Itazuke AB, Japan, 10 Jul 1952; Taegu AB, South Korea, Aug 1952; Osan-Ni (later, Osan) AB, South Korea, 15 Mar 1955-1 Jul 1958. Luke AFB, AZ, 15 Oct 1969; Kirtland AFB, NM, 1 Apr 1994-.
Commanders
Col James B. Buck, 10 Jul 1952; Col Victor E. Warford, 22 Jul 1952; Col Joseph Davis Jr., 1 Jul 1953; Col Arthur C. Agan Jr., 8 Aug 1953; Col Earl E. Bates Jr., c. Jul 1954; Col Neil A. Newman, 15 Mar 1955; Col Richard T. Carlisle, 2 Dec 1955; Col Clifford Nash, 13 Jun 1956; Col Wayne E. Rhynard, l Aug 1956; Col Horace A. Hanes, 1957; Col Ralph L. Merritt Jr., 1 Jun-l Jul 1958. Col John J. Burns, 15 Oct 1969; Col John S. Clarke Jr., 26 Jun 1970; Brig Gen Albert L. Melton, 31 Aug 1972; Brig Gen Fred A. Haeffner, 15 Aug 1974; Col John F. O'Donnell, 1 Apr 1977; Col James P. Coyne, 10 Jun 1977; Col Edward Levell Jr., 4 Aug 1977; Col Peter T. Kempf, 27 Mar 1978; Col Alan P. Lurie, 29 Aug 1979; Col Malcolm F. Bolton, 5 Jun 1981; Col James F. Record, 23 May 1983; Col James M. Johnston III, 5 May 1984; Col Ralph T. Browning, 18 Sep 1985; Col Walter T. West, 16 Jul 1987; Col William F. Looke, 20 Apr 1988; Col William S. Hinton Jr., 7 Sep 1989; Col Steven R. Polk, 2 Jul 1991; Brig Gen Ralph T. Browning, 1 Oct 1991; Brig Gen Patrick K. Gamble, 21 Aug 1992; Brig Gen Stephen B. Plummer, 24 Jun 1993; Col Richard T. Jeffreys, 1 Apr 1994; Col Michael N. Farage, 30 Aug 1994; Col John H. Folkerts, 14 Feb 1997; Col Michael F. Planert, 13 Jul 1999; Col Michael B. Byers, 14 May 2001; Col Eric E. Fiel, 25 Apr 2003-.
Aircraft
F-84, 1952-1954; F-86, 1954-1958. F-100, 1969-1971; F/TF-104, 1969-1983; F-5, 1969-1979; A-7, 1969-1971; F-4, 1971-1982; F/TF-15, 1974-1979, 1991-1994; F-16, 1982-1994; UH-1, 1994-; HH-60, 1994-; MH-53, 1994-; TH-53, 1994-2001; HC-130, 1994-1997, 2000-; MC-130, 1994-; C-12, 1999-2002.
Operations
In 1952 and early 1953, flew interdiction and close air support missions in Korea, but also attacked special strategic targets such as military schools, dams, and port facilities. After the armistice, provided air defense for South Korea. From 15 Mar 1953 to 8 Nov 1954, service-tested a "reinforced" wing organization, exercising direct control of the tactical components of the attached wings. Conducted training of US, German Air Force, and other friendly foreign nation aircrew and support personnel. Participated in numerous operations and tactical exercises and operated Luke AFB until Apr 1977. Managed Tactical Air Command's Central Instructor School, 1971-1981. Began in early 1983 tactical fighter training for US and foreign aircrews in the F-16. Deployed support personnel to Europe to augment USAFE units during the war against Iraq in 1991. In the fall of 1991, its primary mission expanded to include tactical training in the F-15E all-weather strike fighter. By 1994, the wing had trained pilots and support personnel from the Netherlands, South Korea, Turkey, Pakistan, the Republic of Singapore, Norway, Greece, Egypt, Indonesia, and Venezuela. In 1994, the wing's mission changed from the training of USAF and Allied fighter pilots to the training of USAF helicopter air crews. Also trained crews in special operations aircraft, including helicopters and modified C-130s. Performed pararescue training and search and rescue missions. Trained for missile site support and airlift for distinguished visitors. Deployed personnel worldwide for contingency and combat operations. One squadron trained at Fort Rucker, AL, using U.S. Army aircraft. On 11 Sep 2001, after terrorists hijacked four commercial airliners and crashed three of them into buildings in New York and Washington, the wing airlifted a federal task force to Pennsylvania to investigate the crash site of the fourth airliner.
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66th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing
WANTED
Have an extra 66th TRW patch, contact: Jack@LJMilitaria.com
 "OMNIA CONSPICIMUS" = We Observe All
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67th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing
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 67th Tactical Recon Wing, 1960s era, flying RF-4Cs & F-4s, Used...........inquire
67th TRW, 1960s era, flying RF-4Cs & F-4s, UnUsed.........inquire
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