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510th Tactical Fighter Squadron
Large 4 5/8" Squadron Patch
  510th TFS, pre-1970 insignia, RFU flight jacket, Used........inquire
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 3 1/4", Unused......(sold)
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 510th TFS, variation with Yellow Lightning Bolts, UnUsed........inquire
510th TFS "PATIENCE MY ASS!!", 4.5", UnUsed.......inquire
510th Tactical Fighter Squadron, UnUsed.......inquire
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probably A-10 era
 510th TFS, must be an A-10 era design, pre-1994, Unused......39.00
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History
Redesignated 510th TFS 11 Mar 1959; Activated on 9 Apr 1959; Inactivated on 15 Nov 1969;
Activated on 1 Oct 1978; Inactivated on 1 Feb 1994; Redesignated 510th FS 23 Mar 1994; Activated on 1 Jul 1994
Assignments
405th Fighter Wing, 9 Apr 1959 (attached to Joint Task Force 116, 16 May–8 Jun 1962); 3d Tactical Fighter Wing, 16 Mar 1964–15 Nov 1969 (attached to 405th Fighter Wing, c. 8 May–17 Aug 1965). 81st Tactical Fighter Wing, 1 Oct 1978; 52d Operations Group, 1 Oct 1992–1 Feb 1994. 31st Operations Group, 1 Jul 1994–
Stations
Clark AB, Luzon, 9 Apr 1959–14 Mar 1964 (deployed at Chai–Yi AB, Taiwan, 1–8 Jul and 2–12 Nov 1959; at Takhli RTAFB, Thailand, 11 May–8 Jun 1962); England AFB, LA, 16 Mar 1964–7 Nov 1965 (deployed at Clark AB, Philippines, 8 May–20 Aug 1965); Bien Hoa AB, South Vietnam, 10 Nov 1965–15 Nov 1969. RAF Bentwaters, England, 1 Oct 1978; Spangdahlem AB, Germany, 4 Jan 1993–1 Feb 1994. Aviano AB, Italy, 1 Jul 1994–
Aircraft
F–100 1956–1958; F–100 1959–1969; A–10, 1979–1994; F-16 1994 -
Operations
Combat in Southeast Asia, 12 Nov 1965–15 Oct 1969. Close air support for NATO exercises, Aug 1979–Dec 1992;
Deployed to Turkey to support Kurds in Northern Iraq 6 Sep–10 Dec 1991; 8 Apr–10 Jun 1992; 1 6 Aug–30 Oct 1992
Supported Operation Southern Watch post-1994 with F-16 aircraft - stopped when "briefs-boy" was kicked-out
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511th Fighter-Bomber Squadron
Active from December 1, 1952 to July 1, 1958
  511th FBS, pre-1959 insignia, UnUsed........inquire
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511th Tactical Fighter Squadron - 1960s
Redesignated 354th TFS pre-July 1971
  scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed......inquire
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partial History
The 511th FBS was Constituted 626th Bombardment Squadron (Dive) February 4, 1943; Activated March 1, 1943
Redesignated: 511th Fighter-Bomber Squadron 10 Aug 1943; 511th Fighter Squadron 30 May 1944; Inactivated on 19 Oct 1945
Redesignated 511th Fighter-Bomber Squadron 15 Oct 1952; Activated 1 Dec 1952; Inactivated on 1 Jul 1958
later reactivated as the 511th TFS; Redesignated 354th TFS before July 1971
Assignments
405th Bombardment (later Fighter-Bomber; Fighter) Group, 1 Mar 1943-19 Oct 1945. 405th Fighter-Bomber Group, 1 Dec 1952;
405th Fighter-Bomber Wing, 8 Oct 1957-1 Jul 1958.
Stations
Drew Field, Fla, 1 Mar 1943; Walterboro AAFld, SC, 14 Sep 1943-14 Feb 1944; Christchurch, England, 6 Mar-22 Jun 1944, Picauville, France, 29 Jun 1944; St. Dizier, France, 14 Sep 1944, Ophoven, Belgium, 9 Feb 1945; Kitzingen, Germany, 23 Apr 1945; Staubing, Germany, c. 13 May-2 Jul 1945; Camp Patrick Henry, Va, 19 Oct 1945. Godman AFB, Ky, 1 Dec 1952, Langley AFB, Va, 17 Apr 1953-1 Jul 1958.
Aircraft
A-24, 1943, P-39, 1943; P-47, 1943-1945; F-84, 1953-1956; F-100, 1956-1958
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512th Tactical Fighter Squadron
 512th TAC FTR SQ "BIGILARE PRO PACE", patch....(Sold)
512th TFS, modern, UnUsed...(sold)
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514th Fighter Interceptor Squadron
pre-1961 era
 514th FIS, 1950s era insignia, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed.......inquire
( both patches from the same Pilot )
514th FIS, variation of the left patch design, scrapbook residue on back, Used.......(sold)
( the Black & White border was never embroidered on this patch )
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partial History
Redesignated 514th FIS April 1, 1954
Discontinued and Inactivated January 8, 1961
Assigned to 86th FIW and 86th AD
(and possibly the 406th FIW while in England flying F-86s)
Stationed at Manston RAF and Landstuhl, Germany
Flew: F-84s and F-86s
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517th Strategic Fighter Squadron DI
scanned at 300dpi = you can see every scratch
  517th SFS, screwback, no hallmarks, Used......inquire
( in patch box )
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partial History
On August 15, 1943 the 632nd, 633rd, and 634th squadrons were Redesignated the: 515th, 516th, & 517th FBS of the 407th FBGp; DeActivated April 1, 1944
With assets from K-2 in Korea the 517th SFS was Activated December 18, 1953 at Great Falls Air Force Base ( now Malmstrom ), Montana flying F-84 Thunderstreaks
Deployed to Misawa from August to November 1954: Deactivated in July 1957
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"Fightin' 522nd" variations
 522nd TFS "THE FIREBALL SQUADRON FIGHTIN' 522ND", 4", scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed...inquire
522nd TFS, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed....inquire
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More Variations of the "Fireball Squadron"
 522nd TFS "THE FIREBALL SQUADRON", UnUsed......inquire
522nd TFS "CORONET HAMMER" "F-111D 1980", unusual Cut-edge patch, UnUsed......inquire
 ( In May and June of 1980 the 522nd TFS deployed to Boscombe Down, England,
for exercise CORONET HAMMER; first overseas Squadron-sized deployment of the F-111D )
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523rd Tactical Fighter Squadron
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  523rd TFS, Thai made, back covered in glue from being in a scrapbook, UnUsed....inquire
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"CRUSADERS"
  523rd TFS, RFU, Used.......inquire
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 523rd TFS, UnUsed......(sold)
523rd Tactical Fighter Squadron, pre-1992, UnUsed.......inquire
523rd Fighter Squadron "FIRST OF THE VIPER DRIVERS" (F-16s), UnUsed......inquire
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partial History
Redesignated: 523d FBS July 1 1957; 523d TFS July 1 1958; 523d FS November 1 1991
Assignments
27th FBW (later TFW) June 16 1952 (attached to TUSLOG, 11 Feb–20 Jun 1960; USAFE, 1 Sep–20 Nov 1961; 4135th Strategic Wing, 12 Apr–6 Jun 1962; TUSLOG, 12 Oct 1962–c. 12 Jan 1963; 39th Air Division, 9 Jun–6 Sep 1964 and 22 Mar–30 Jun 1965); 405th TFW November 20 1965 (attached to 432d TRW 9 Apr–24 Oct 1972);
27th TFW August 31 1973; 27th Operations Group, 1 Nov 1991–
Stations
Cannon AFB, NM, 18 Feb 1959–Nov 1965 (deployed at Incirlik AB, Turkey, c. 24 Feb–17 Jun 1960; England AFB, LA, 29 Mar–21 Apr 1961; Chamblay AB, France, c. 5 Sep–20 Nov 1961; Incirlik AB, Turkey, c. 12 Oct 1962–c. 15 Jan 1963; Dhahran AB, Saudi Arabia, c. 17 Sep–20 Nov 1963; Misawa AB, Japan, 12 Jun–4 Sep 1964 [with detachment at Kunsan AB, South Korea, 17 Jun–c. 3 Sep 1964]; Misawa AB, Japan, 22 Mar–2 May 1965 [with detachment at Kunsan AB, South Korea, c. 22 Mar–2 May 1965]; Kunsan AB, South Korea, 2 May–11 Jun 1965; Misawa AB, Japan, 11–30 Jun 1965 [with detachment at Kunsan AB, South Korea, 11–22 Jun 1965]); Clark AB, Philippines, 23 Nov 1965–31 Aug 1973 (deployed at Tainan AB, Taiwan, 12 May–27 Jul 1966; Udorn RTAFB, Thailand, 9 Apr–24 Oct 1972); Cannon AFB, NM, 31 Aug 1973–.
Aircraft
F–84 1950–1957; F–101 1957–1958; F–100 1959–1968; F–4 1967–1973; F–111 1973–
Operations
Maintained detachments on alert on Taiwan, Nov 1965–15 Feb 1972 and 15 Jul–31 Aug 1973
Combat in Southeast Asia, c. 9 Apr–23 Oct 1972. F–111 replacement training, 1 Nov 1976–c. Oct 1983
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524th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy)
"VIGILANCE FOR PEACE"
 524th BS(H), 1960s, (older and smaller than the right-patch), UnUsed......inquire
524th BS(H), 1960s, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed.....inquire
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partial History
assigned to 379th BW
Flew B-52Hs in 1961 - ?
Flew Arc Light missions in SEA
stationed at Wuthsmith AFB, MI
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524th Tactical Fighter Squadron
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Japan Made
 524th TFS, Japan made, UnUsed.......inquire
( see Pilot's 27th TFW Pilot Pool arc )
524th TFS, UnUsed......inquire
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524th Fighter Squadron
F-111 era, circa 1994
 524th FS "Hounds of Heaven", scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed......34.00
524th Fighter SQ, UnUsed......38.00
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"VARKS are back in Town"
"1994"
 524th FS "HOUNDS", "ASK ME ABOUT AGM-130", UnUsed.....58.00
"FIRST AGM-130" "ROCKET ASSISTED PARTY FAVORS", UnUsed......51.00
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partial History
Constituted 11th Reconnaissance Squadron (Light) 20 Nov 1940; Activated 15 Jan 1941
Redesignated:
91st Bombardment Squadron (Light) 14 Aug 1941; 524th Fighter-Bomber Squadron 23 Aug 1943;
524th Fighter Squadron, Single Engine 30 May 1944. Inactivated 7 Nov 1945. Activated 20 Aug 1946.
Redesignated: 524th Fighter Squadron, Two Engine 22 Jul 1947; 524th Fighter Squadron, Jet 1 Dec 1949;
524th Fighter-Escort Squadron 1 Feb 1950; 524th Strategic Fighter Squadron 20 Jan 1953;
524th Fighter-Bomber Squadron 1 Jul 1957;
524th Tactical Fighter Squadron 1 Jul 1958;
524th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron 8 Jul 1980;
524th Fighter Squadron 1 Nov 1991
Assigned
27th Fighter Wing 16 Jun 1952
attached to:
unknown unit 17 Jun – 8 Jul 1959;
TUSLOG 10 Feb–16 Jun 1961;
4158th Strategic Wing 30 Oct–14 Nov 1961;
2d Air Division 9–c. 27 Jun 1963 and 21 Jan–19 Mar 1964;
39th Air Division, 1 Dec 1964–28 Mar 1965
Assigned
27th Operations Group, 1 Nov 1991 –
Stations
Cannon AFB, NM, 18 Feb 1959 –
( deployed at Hahn AB, Germany, 17 Jun–8 Jul 1959;
Incirlik AB, Turkey, 10 Feb–16 Jun 1961; Elmendorf AFB, AK, 30 Oct–14 Nov 1961; MacDill AFB, FL, 21 Oct–1 Dec 1962;
Takhli RTAFB, Thailand, 9 – c. 27 Jun 1963 and 21 Jan – 19 Mar 1964;
Misawa AB, Japan, [with detachment at Kunsan AB, South Korea], 1 Dec 1964 – 28 Mar 1965;
Holloman AFB, NM, 13 Apr – 12 May 1966 )
Aircraft
F–84 1950–1958; F–101 1957–1958; F–100 1959 - 1972; F–111 1972 – 1995, F-16 1995 -
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525th Tactical Fighter Squadron
  525th TFS, RFU, Used......inquire
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partial History
525th was reactivated 20 August 1946 at Nordholz, Germany, flying F-47s
Transitioned to F-84Es then to F-86s
Re-designated 525th FIS 9 August 1954; Bulldog emblem officially approved 29 September 1955
Transitioned to F-86Ds
Received it's first F-102s in February of 1959
Assigned to the 36th TFW 1 November 1968; Redesignated 525th TFS; Received F-4Es November 16, 1969
On 27 April 1977 the 525th received F-15 Eagles
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526th Tactical Fighter Squadron
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early 1970 insignia
526th acquired F-4Es in April 1970 and Redesignated 526th TFS at the same time
  larger 3 7/8" x 4 3/8", RFU jacket, never washed, Used.....(sold)
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"C" Flight, 526th TFS
9.5" backpatch
  large backpatch RFU flight jacket, red felt on black felt with embroidery, never washed, Used........inquire
( also on htm )
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2 variations of the 526th TFS
 526th TFS, RFU, Used......inquire
526th TAC FTR SQ, 3 9/16" x 4", UnUsed......inquire
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528th Bombarment Squadron
( 1960s construction - B-47 and/or B-52 era )
  528th BS, pre-1969, UnUsed........inquire
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FB-111A era ( 1969 - 1991 )
 528th BS, cheesecloth backing, 1969 to early 1970s, UnUsed......inquire
528th Bomb Squadron, older plastic back (early 1970s), glue residue on back, UnUsed.....inquire
 partial History
flew B-47s 1955 - 1965; received B-52s in 1966; flew SEA Arc Light missions;
flew F-111As 1969 - 1991; DeActivated in 1991
assigned to the 380th Strategic Aerospace Wing and later the 380th BW
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529th Bombardment Squadron (Medium)
 529th BS(M), 1955-65 (B-47 era), UnUsed......inquire
529th BS(M), F-111A era, Used.......inquire
 partial History
Assigned to the 380th BW(M) at Plattsburg AFB, NY in the 1950s to 1980s and etc.
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Variation of the 530th CCTS for F-111s
 530th Combat Crew Training Squadron, 3+ inches, has stitch marks, looks new, Used...(sold)
partial History
4007th CCTS established in late-1968 at Carswell AFB, Texas to train crews to fly the FB-111A for SAC
Training at Carswell AFB continued until 1971 when the 509th Bomb Wing was manned at Pease AFB, NH
Simultaneously the 4007th CCTS closed its operation at Carswell AFB and moved to Plattsburgh AFB, NY
4007th CCTS Redesignated 530th Strategic Bombardment Training Squadron July 1, 1986
Redesignated January 1, 1987 as the 530th CCTS as part of the Project Warrior initiative
Background History on the 530th Squadron
The 530th was an original member of the 380th Bombardment Group, predecessor of the 380th Bombardment Wing.
The 530th was first constituted as a Bombardment Squadron (Heavy) on October 28, 1942 and assigned to the 380th Bombardment Group on November 3, 1942 until inactivated on June 27, 1949. Redesignated the 530th Bombardment Squadron (Medium) in May 1955, it was reactivated on July 11 of the same year with the 380th Bombardment Wing. The squadron performed ground training until January 1956 when it received its first B-47s. Squadron crews and aircraft participated in oversea Reflex Action B-47 alert in England from Jan. 1959 until March 1965. The 530th lost its aircraft in December 1965 and was deacitivated on June 25, 1966. Reactivated and redesignated the 530th Strategic Bombardment Training Squadron in July 1986, the squadron was redesignated the 530th Combat Crew Training Squadron on January 1, 1987.
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531st Fighter-Bomber Squadron
made in Germany circa 1956 - 1957
 disc measures 4 1/8", scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed.....(sold)
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partial History
Assigned to the 21st FBGp the 72nd, 416th and 531st Fighter-Bomber Squadrons deployed to Europe in 1954, equipped with F-86F Sabres
Wing Deactivated February 8, 1958; Reactivated at Misawa, Japan July 1, 1958
Stations: George AFB, Calif, 1 Jan 1953 - 26 Nov 1954; Toul/Sosieres AB, France, 13 Dec 1954; Chambley AB, France, 14 Jun 1955 - 8 Feb 1958
Aircraft: F-51 1953; F-86 1953-1957
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D Flight, 531st Tactical Fighter Squadron
"CAVE CANEM"
  D FLT, 531st TFS, Japan made, from the Burns collection, residue on back from scrapbook, minor stain on front (at bottom right of triangle-probably from tape), UnUsed....inquire
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3509FC - 531st Tactical Fighter Squadron Wooden Plaque
"Strike and Return"
 3509FC - 10 1/4" 531st TFS at Bien Hoa circa 1969, above average condition, slot on back to hang it, Used.......inquire
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partial History
assigned to the 39th Air Division June 18, 1960 to ?
531st TFS deployed to Bien Hoa, RVN from the 39th AD at Misawa AB, Japan:
13 July – 16 December 1965, flying F-100Ds
7 December 1965 - 31 July 1970, flying F-100 D/Fs
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550th Tactical Fighter Squadron
 529th BS (380th BW in Plattsburg), 1955-65 (B-47 era), UnUsed.......(sold)
Bullion 550th TFS "SILVER EAGLES", 4.25", UnUsed.......inquire
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547th Bombardment Squadron (Medium)
  547th BS(M), probably from their B-47 days in Little Rock(?), glue residue on back, UnUsed......inquire
Not much info on the unit
Flew under the 384th BW at Little Rock along with the 544th, 545th, & 546th BS
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553th Reconnaissance Squadron
  553rd RS, Made in Thailand, RFU Jacket,never washed, Used.........inquire
( also on htm and NA pages )
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554th Reconnaissance Squadron
"Eyes of the Cat"
  554th RS, Thai made, RFU, Used.......inquire
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partial History
Flew EC-121s out of Korat RTAFB for the 553rd Reconnaissance Wing
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| 555th Fighter Interceptor Squadron "TRIPLE NICKEL"
 Japan made, circa 1966-68, RFU, Used......(sold)
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Bush Hat Patch
 usually worn on the Bush Hat by Pilot's and other Squadron members, Thai made, UnUsed....(sold)
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Thailand National Shield
with Velvet-Panel top-bar
  UnUsual with the velvel-panel, Thai made, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed......inquire
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3 x Variations
( bullion thread in the white-Vee areas )
 larger 555th TFS, extremely soft(pliable) like patches from the 1950-60s(?), found with mid-1960s Triple Nickel patches, era unknow, Used.....(sold)
( another 4 3/4" "used" patch similar to this one is available - not scanned )
555th , UnUsed......34.00
555th, UnUsed......33.00
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3 more Variations
( bullion thread in the white-Vee areas )
 plastic backing(looks older), UnUsed.....36.00
555th, plastic backing, UnUsed.....28.00
555th, UnUsed.....26.00
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partial History
Constituted 555th Bombardment Squadron (Medium) on 25 Nov 1942. Activated 1 Dec 1942
Redesignated: 555th BS (Medium) 9 Oct 1944; 555th BS (Light) 23 Jun 1945, Inactivated on 7 Nov 1945
Redesignated 555th TFS, activated and organized 8 Jan 1964
Redesignated: 555th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron 5 July 1974; 555th FS 1 Nov 1991
Inactivated 25 Mar 1994; Activated 1 Apr 1994
Assignments
386th Bombardment Group, 1 Dec 1942–7 Nov 1945.
12th Tactical Fighter Wing, 8 Jan 1964
(attached to 51st Fighter Interceptor Wing, 12 Dec 1964–9 Mar 1965, 11 Dec 1965–21 Feb 1966,
and 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, c. 22 Feb–4 Mar 1966);
13th Air Force, 4 Mar 1966 (attached to 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, 4–24 Mar 1966);
8th Tactical Fighter Wing, 25 Mar 1966;
432d Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, 1 Jun 1968;
58th Tactical Fighter (later, 58th Tactical) Training Wing, 5 Jul 1974;
405th Tactical Training Wing, 29 Aug 1979;
58th Operations Group, 1 Oct 1991–25 Mar 1994.
31st Operations Group, 1 Apr 1994–.
Stations
MacDill Field, FL, 1 Dec 1942; Lake Charles AAB, LA, 9 Feb–8 May 1943; Snetterton Heath, England, 4 Jun 1943;
Boxted, England, 10 Jun 1943; Great Dunmow, England, 24 Sep 1943; Beaumont-sur-Oise, France, 2 Oct 1944;
St Trond, Belgium, 9 Apr–27 Jul 1945; Seymour Johnson Field, NC, 11 Aug 1945; Westover Field, MA, 29 Sep–7 Nov 1945. MacDill AFB, FL, 8 Jan 1964 (deployed to Naha AB, Okinawa, 12 Dec 1964–9 Mar 1965 and 11 Dec 1965–c. 21 Feb 1966);
Udorn RTAFB, Thailand, c. 25 Feb 1966; Ubon RTAFB July 20, 1966; Udorn RTAFB May 28, 1968 – July 5, 1974;
Luke AFB, July 5, 1974 – March 25, 1994; Aviano AB, Italy, April 1, 1994 –
Aircraft
B–26, 1943–1945; A–26, 1945. F–4, 1964–1974; F–15, 1974–.
Operations
Combat in ETO, 30 Jul 1943–3 May 1945. Combat in Southeast Asia, Feb 1966 until close of hostilities.
Fighter training, Jul 1974–
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559th Tactical Fighter Squadron
circa 1967 flying out of CRB, RVN for the 12th TFW
 Okinawa/Japan made, RFU flight suit, does not lay flat(typical for an Oki/Japan patch), border fraying, Used.......(sold)
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 made by Maharajah of Udorn, Thailand, RFU, Used.........(sold)
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partial History
Constituted 81st Bombardment Squadron (Light) on 20 Nov 1940. Activated on 15 Jan 1941. Redesignated: 81st Bombardment Squadron (Medium) on 30 Dec 1941; 81st Bombardment Squadron, Medium, on 9 Oct 1944. Inactivated on 22 Jan 1946. Redesignated 81st Bombardment Squadron, Light, on 29 Apr 1947. Activated on 19 May 1947. Inactivated on 10 Sep 1948. Redesignated 559th Fighter-Escort Squadron on 27 Oct 1950. Activated on 1 Nov 1950. Redesignated: 559th Strategic Fighter Squadron on 20 Jan 1953; 559th Fighter-Day Squadron on 1 Jul 1957. Inactivated on 8 Jan 1958.
Redesignated 559th TFS & Activated, April 17, 1962; Organized April 25, 1962; Inactivated March 31, 1970
Redesignated 559th Flying Training Squadron March 22, 1972; Activated May 1, 1972
Assignments
12th Bombardment Group, 15 Jan 1941–22 Jan 1946. 12th Bombardment Group, 19 May 1947–10 Sep 1948. 12th Fighter-Escort Group, 1 Nov 1950 (attached to 12th Fighter-Escort Wing, 10 Feb 1951–16 Jun 1952); 12th Fighter-Escort (later, 12th Strategic Fighter; 12th Fighter-Day) Wing, 16 Jun 1952–8 Jan 1958. Tactical Air Command, 17 Apr 1962; 12th Tactical Fighter Wing, 25 Apr 1962 (attached to 51st Fighter-Interceptor Wing, 12 Jun–c. 7 Sep 1965); 836th Air Division, 8 Nov 1965;
12th TFW 27 Dec 1965–31 Mar 1970
12th Flying Training Wing 1 May 1972; 12th Operations Group, 15 Dec 1991–
Stations
McChord Field, WA, 15 Jan 1941; Esler Field, LA, 27 Feb–3 Jul 1942 (operated from Stockton Field, CA, 24 May–24 Jun 1942); Deversoir, Egypt, 30 Jul 1942; LG 88, Egypt, 18 Oct 1942; Gambut, Libya, 6 Dec 1942; Magrun LG, Libya, 14 Dec 1942; Gambut, Libya, 17 Dec 1942; Tmed El Chel, Libya, 11 Jan 1943; Berteaux, Algeria, 3 Feb 1943; Canrobert, Algeria, 15 Mar 1943; Thibar, Tunisia, 1 May 1943; Hergla, Tunisia, 2 Jun 1943; Ponte Olivo, Sicily, c. 2 Aug 1943; Gerbini, Sicily, 22 Aug 1943; Foggia, Italy, 5 Nov 1943; Gaudo Airfield, Italy, 18 Jan–6 Feb 1944; Tezgaon, India, c. 20 Mar 1944; Madhaiganj Airfield, India, 13 Jun 1944; Fenny, India, 17 Jul 1944 (operated from Meiktila, Burma, 21–29 Apr 1945); Madhaiganj Airfield, India, 7 Jun 1945; Karachi, India, 15 Nov–24 Dec 1945; Ft. Lawton, WA, 21–22 Jan 1946. Langley Field, VA, 19 May 1947–10 Sep 1948. Turner AFB, GA, 1 Nov 1950; Bergstorm AFB, TX, 5 Dec 1950–8 Jan 1958 (deployed at Manston RAF Station, England, 18 Jul–30 Nov 1951; Chitose AB, Japan, 15 May–10 Aug 1953; and Misawa AB, Japan, 12 May–11 Aug 1954).
MacDill AFB, FL, 25 Apr 1962–27 Dec 1965 (deployed at Naha AB, Okinawa 12 Jun–7 Sep 1965)
Cam Ranh Bay AB, South Vietnam 27 Dec 1965–31 Mar 1970
Randolph AFB, TX, 1 May 1972 –
Aircraft
B–18, 1941–1942; B–25, 1942–1945; A–26, 1945. None, 1947–1948. F–84, 1950–1957. F–4 1964–1970; T–37 1972 –
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560th Strategic Fighter Squadron 560th SFS on naugahyde, UnUsed.......(sold)
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560th Strategic Fighter Squadron
circa January 20, 1953 to June 30, 1957 - flew F-84s
2nd version of the 560th design, only made on Naugahyde
  560th SFS, small smudge below the Club, UnUsed......inquire
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possibly partial History
Constituted 82nd Bombardment Squadron (Light) on 20 Nov 1940. Activated on 15 Jan 1941.
Redesignated 82nd Bombardment Squadron (Medium) on 30 Dec 1941. Inactivated on 22 Jan 1946.
Redesignated 82nd Bombardment Squadron (Light) on 29 Apr 1947. Activated on 19 May 1947. Inactivated on 10 Sep 1948. Redesignated 560th Fighter-Escort Squadron on 27 Oct 1950. Activated on 1 Nov 1950.
Redesignated: 560th SFS 20 Jan 1953; 560th Fighter-Day Squadron 1 Jul 1957; Inactivated 8 Jan 1958
Assignments
12th Bombardment Group, 15 Jan 1941-22 Jan 1946. 12th Bombardment Group, 19 May 1947-10 Sep 1948.
12th Fighter-Escort Group, 1 Nov 1950; 12th Fighter Escort (later Strategic Fighter; Fighter-Day) Wing, 16 Jun 1952-8 Jan 1958.
Stations
McChord Field, Wash, 15 Jan 1941; Esler Field, La, 27 Feb-3 Jul 1942 (operated from Stockton Field, Calif, 24 May-24 Jun 1942); Deversoir, Egypt, 2 Aug 1942; LG 88, Egypt, 15 Oct 1942; Gambut, Libya, 5 Dec 1942; Magrun LG, Libya, 14 Dec 1942;
Gambut, Libya, 16 Dec 1942; Tmed El Chel, Libya, 10 Jan 1943; Berteaux, Algeria, 4 Feb 1943; Canrobert, Algeria, 15 Mar 1943; Thibar, Tunisia, 1 May 1943; Hergla, Tunisia, 2 Jun 1943; Ponte Olivo, Sicily, c. 2 Aug 1943; Gerbini, Sicily, 22 Aug 1943;
Foggia, Italy, 3 Nov 1943; Gaudo Airfield, Italy, 19 Jan-6 Feb 1944; Tezgaon, India, 19 Mar 1944; Pandaveswar, India, 15 Jun 1944; Fenny, India, 20 Jul 1944 (operated from Meiktila, Burma, 10-28 Apr 1945); Madhaiganj Airfield, India, 8 Jun 1945;
Karachi, India, 18 Nov-24 Dec 1945; Ft. Lawton, Wash, 21-22 Jan 1946. Langley Field, Va, 19 May 1947-10 Sep 1948.
Turner AFB, Ga, 1 Nov 1950; Bergstrom AFB, Tex, 5 Dec 1950-8 Jan 1958
Aircraft
PT-17, 1941-1942; B-18, 1941-1942; B-25, 1942-1945; A-26, 1945. F-84, 1951-1957
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561st Tactical Fighter Squadron
 561st TFS, larger 4 3/8"+ design, F-105 era, UnUsed.....inquire
561st TFS, F-105 era, RFU flight suit, Used.....inquire
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 561st TFS circa 1964-65, 4 3/8", RFU, UnUsed...(sold)
23rd TFW, circa 1964-65, RFU, Unused...(moved to 23rd TFW page)
(found together - removed from Flight Jacket)
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 561st TFS, blemish to the left of the sword, UnUsed.......inquire
561st TFS, removed from shirt, Used........inquire
561st TFS, UnUsed......(sold)
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3525R - SEA Survival Phrase Folder
 click on picture for details
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561st Tactical Fighter Squadron (Wild Weasel-3)
(561st TFS, 23rd TFW at McConnell AFB, KS deployed to Korat RTAFB in 1971-73 for WW duty)
  F-105G belt buckle, 561st TFS flew WW missions in SEA circa 1971-73, nice patina, Used.......68.00
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Transitioned to F-4s in 1975
( patch is post-1975 )
 561st Tactical Fighter Squadron "CHICKS DIG WEASELS WEASELS DIG CHICKS", switched to Wild Weasel "5" level aircraft (F-4G) in 1975, UnUsed........inquire
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Below designs replaced on October 13, 1993
after 1993 the "Wild Weasel" Insignia was used, per the USAF
 561st TFS Gold/Orange background, cheesecloth back, UnUsed.......inquire
561st TFS, 4.25", UnUsed......(sold)
561st TFS, UnUsed.........inquire
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 561st, 1960s era, UnUsed.....(sold)
561st TFS, pre-1992, Unused......inquire
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partial History
Constituted 561st Bombardment Squadron (Heavy) 19 Dec 1942; Activated 24 Dec 1942
Redesignated 561st BS(H) 20 Aug 1943; Inactivated 28 Aug 1945
Redesignated 561st BS(VH) 5 May 1947; Activated in the Reserve 12 Jun 1947; Inactivated 27 Jun 1949
Redesignated 561st FBS 5 Nov 1953; Activated 23 Nov 1953; Inactivated 10 Dec 1957
Redesignated 561st TFS & Activated 1 May 1962; Organized 1 Oct 1962
Redesignated 561st FS 1 Nov 1991; Inactivated 30 Jun 1992; Activated 1 Feb 1993
Assigned:
Tactical Air Command, 1 May 1962; 388th Tactical Fighter Wing, 1 Oct 1962; 23d Tactical Fighter Wing, 8 Feb 1964 (attached to 41st Air Division, 6 Mar–8 Jul 1965); 832d Air Division, 1 Jul 1972 (attached to 35th Tactical Fighter Wing, 1–14 Jul 1973); 35th Tactical Fighter Wing, 15 Jul 1973; 37th Tactical Fighter Wing, 30 Mar 1981; 35th Tactical Fighter (later, 35th Fighter) Wing, 5 Oct 1989–30 Jun 1992 (attached to 35th Tactical Fighter Wing, Provisional, 16 Aug 1990–Mar 1991). 57th OPS GP 1 Feb 1993–
Stations
McConnell AFB, KS, 1 Oct 1962 (deployed at Yokota AB, Japan, 6 Mar–8 Jul 1965; George AFB, CA, 16–26 May 1966, 23 Sep–17 Oct 1966, 17 Feb–9 Mar 1967, 4–18 Aug 1967, 23 Jan–8 Feb 1968, 18 Jun–3 Jul 1968, 15–27 Nov 1968, 6–21 May 1969, and 12 Nov–c. 2 Dec 1969); George AFB, CA, 1 Jul 1973–30 Jun 1992 (deployed at Shaikh Isa, Bahrain, 16 Aug 1990–Mar 1991);
Nellis AFB, NV, 1 Feb 1993–
Aircraft
B–17 1943 – 1945; Unkown 1947–1949; F–86 1954 – 1956;
F–100 1957; F–105 1964 – 1980; F–4 1981 – 1992; F–4 1993 –
Operations
Stood alert in Korea Mar–Jul 1965; Replacement training Jan 1966–1 Jul 1970; Portion of squadron flew combat from Korat RTAFB, Thailand Apr–Sep 1972; Wild Weasel training Sep 1973–30 Jun 1992; Combat in Southwest Asia, Jan–Feb 1991
Decorations: Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm April 1 1966 – January 28 1973
Motto: "WILD WEASELS" Approved 13 Oct 1993; Replaced emblem approved 31 Jan 1955
( If anyone knows the exact dates the 561st first flew F-4s and other Aircraft, let me know Jack@LJMilitaria.com )
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563rd Tactical Fighter Squadron
 563rd TFS (Yellow card), border has fraying, Used.....32.00
563rd TFS (Pink card), UnUsed.......39.00
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582nd Air Resupply Squadron
successor to the WWII Air Commando Squadrons
 click on picture for details
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596th Bombardment Squadron
"EXCALIBUR"
 1960s, Large insignia with cheesecloth backing, UnUsed......inquire
1960s, RFU Flight Jacket, never washed, Used.......inquire
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partial History
Stationed at Dow AFB, Base, Maine (probably assigned to the 397th BW)
Relocated to Barksdale AFB, LA in 1968 when Dow AFB closed
Assigned to 2nd BW April 15, 1968 – September 1, 1991
Aircraft and Personnel involved in combat operations in SEA from 1965 - 75
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Det-17, 601st Photographic Flight Squadron (AA-VS/MAC)
Photographic Maintenance Section
601st supported Units in Thailand and Vietnam
  "Photo Maint" "The Animal Pack" "YED MAHN", 4.5" Thailand made, stationed at Korat RTAFB, UnUsed.......inquire
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601st Photo Squadron (Aerospace Audio-Visual Service/Military Airlift Command) was Headquartered at Ubon RTAFB and provided photo support to all Air Force units within Thailand (and Vietnam). The 601st was under the Command and Control of the Aerospace Audio-Visual Service (AAVS) at Norton AFB, California. The Military Airlift Command was the parent unit. With headquarters at Ubon RTAFB, the 601st provided on-site audio-visual services to the host 8th TFW and tenant organizations.
Detachments at: Udorn, U-Tapao, Nakhon Phanom, and Korat provided similar support at those locations. Requirements in other areas were covered by TDY crews out of Ubon. Combat Documentation (COMDOC) and Bomb Damage Assessment (BDA) were the primary missions of the 601st. This included both aerial and ground documentation of combat operations within Southeast Asia. Still, motion picture, and television laboratories provided support to those operations and to base support activities.
(Note: The 601st was previously Headquarted in Vietnam and the Ubon location was called Det-3)
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612th Tactical Fighter Squadron
  612th TFS "FIGHTING 612TH", 4", UnUsed.........inquire
613th TFS, modern......(sold)
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613th Tactical Fighter Squadron
  613th TFS, RFU, border has fraying, Used........34.00
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615th Fighter-Bomber Squadron
 Large 615th FBS patch from the 1950s when flying F-100s out of England AFB, LA
( see details on 401st Fighter-Bomber Group )
( linked to htm )
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644th BS(H) Navigator's Grouping
Navigator flew B-52Ds for the 4133rd BW(?) out of Guam and U-Tapao RTAFB, Thailand
 Okinawa/Japan made Name Tag, RFU, Used.............inquire
patch RFU, Used.....inquire
Name Tape and "Vietnam 100 Missions B-52D" insignia made in U-Tapao, RFU, Used........(sold)
( The Squadron had B-52Hs in the States but this man flew the D Model in SEA )
 (see the 4133rd BW(P) for parent unit in SEA during the Vietnam War)
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flew for the 410th Bombardment Wing(H) out of K. I. Sawyer AB
 flew B-52Hs acquired from the 526th BS, RFU, Used........inquire
activated 1963 and sent aircrews to 4133rd BW(P) 1968-1975 in SEA, UnUsed....inquire
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644th BS(H) Pilot's Grouping
 Cheesecloth backing on 644th BS, RFU MA-1, Used........inquire
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668th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy)
  668th BS(H) "WE MAINTAIN THE BALANCE", squadron took over B-52 assets at Griffiss AFB in 1963 and supported the SEA effort from the mid-1960s, UnUsed.......inquire
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partial History
assigned to the 416th BW (formerly the 4039th SW)
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716th Bombardment Squadron
  716th BS, flew B-52s for the 4239th SW at Kincheloe AFB until Wing was changed to the 449th BW(H) in 1963, B-52s supported the SEA effort from 1968-75, UnUsed........75.00
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721st Tactical Fighter Squadron
 721st TFS, "PETERE-OPPUGNARE-DELERE" (Seek-Attack-Destroy), 1958 era, UnUsed....(sold)
Redesignated: 721st FBS March 31 1954; 721st Fighter Day Squadron March 8 1955;
721st TFS July 1 1958; Deactivated December 18 1958
Assigned: 450th FTR-Day Wing December 11 1957 to December 18 1958
Stationed Foster AFB, Texas July 1 1954 to December 18 1958
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 715th Bombardment Squadron, flew with the 509th BW, possbily 1960s(?), Used......inquire
720th Bombardment Squadron(Heavy) (720th BS(H)), circa 1963-68, flew B-52Hs, UnUsed....inquire
744th Bombardment Squadron, circa 1963-75 with 456th SAW(H), UnUsed.......(sold)
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763rd EXPEDITIONARY RECONNAISSANCE SQUADRON
 Flew RC-135 aircraft, tail code is "OF", UnUsed......inquire
( the 763rd ERS insignia is similar to the 4407th RS patch )
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1453rd Medical Air Evacuation Squadron
  3509P - “PAC'D MATS” ASHTRAY, Korean War Era, shows the Squadron's Patch, never used, As-New.....92.00
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3537th Electronic Warfare Training Squadron
similar insignia is listed on USAF.com but both have a bottom arc
  3537th EWTS, RFU, puckered from washing, Used......inquire
Why the discrepancy exists between the name of this squadron and the listed name below is unknown
something for the Gurus to ponder
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partial History of the 3535th Navigator Training Wing and it's successor
In the 1960s Mather AFB became the sole aerial navigation school for the USAF and also trained Electronic Warfare Officers (EWOs) and Weapon Systems Officers (WSOs) 3535th NTW was redesignated 323d FTW April 1, 1973 and continued training Navigator's, EWO's and WSO's until it was inactivated September 30, 1993
Navigator training relocated to Randolph AFB consolidating under the 12th FTW
3535th Navigator Training Wing was assigned these units:
3535th Navigator Training Squadron (3535 NTS)
3536th Navigator Training Squadron (3536 NTS)
3537th Navigator Training Squadron (3537 NTS)
3538th Navigator Training Squadron (3538 NTS)
3539th Navigator Training Squadron (3539 NTS)
3540th Navigator Training Squadron (3540 NTS)
3541st Navigator Training Squadron (3541 NTS)
323d FTW squadrons were:
449th Flying Training Squadron (449 FTS)
450th Flying Training Squadron (450 FTS)
451st Flying Training Squadron (451 FTS)
452d Flying Training Squadron (452 FTS)
453d Flying Training Squadron (453 FTS)
454th Flying Training Squadron (454 FTS)
455th Flying Training Squadron (455 FTS)
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"Fight'n 56 Squadron"
 3556th Flying Training Squadron, Perrin AFB, Texas, circa 1958-1962, UnUsed.........64.00
( formerly: 3556th Combat Crew Training Squadron, under the 3555th Flying Training Wing )
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3597th Combat Crew Training Squadron
F-86 era, circa 1950s
 3597th CCTS "THUNDER BIRD" "97th Fighter Squadron", white scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed.....101.00
3597th CCTS, black scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed....100.00
 not much info on this unit
based at Nellis AFB in the 1950s and Fly F-86s
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4007th Combat Crew Training Squadron
 4007th CCTS, UnUsed...........inquire
4007th CCTS, Thai made, RFU Jacket, Used.......inquire
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4017th Combat Crew Training Squadron
 4017th CCTS at Castle, AFB, B-52 crew training, Used....68.00
4017th CCTS at Castle, AFB, B-52 crew training, UnUsed....72.00
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4017th CCTS Instructor's Insignia
"CFIC" = Combat Flight Instructor Course
  4017th CCTS, 5.5", cheesecloth backing, UnUsed......64.00
partial History
Established August 1955
Stationed at Castle AFB, CA
Assigned to 93rd BW
Components: 328th, 329th, & 330th Bomb Squadrons
Trained: B-52 aircrews
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4018th Combat Crew Training Squadron
"Virtus per Sciencia"
Trained B-52 aircrews
 4018th CCTS, older ME with cheesecloth backing, UnUsed......47.00
4018th CCTS, Merrowed-edge(ME), UnUsed.......38.00
4018th CCTS, ME with plastic back, UnUsed.......36.00
 partial History
Activated in 1972(?) at Carswell AFB
Assigned to 7th BW
Inactivated 1984
may have relocated to Dyess and trained B-1 aircrews later(?)
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4025th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron
 this insignia is listed in Mr. Polder's Book 5 as the 4025th SRS
see RB-57D section....click on picture for details
see "Lightning Bug" patch below in 4028th SRS section
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4028th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron
Flew U-2s, DC-130s, CH-3s, and AQM-34s
  4028th SRS "TOWARD THE UNKNOWN", 5 1/4", residue from 2 scrapbooks on back, UnUsed.....inquire
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"Blue Springs" ( later "Lightning Bug" ) Mission assigned to:
4028th SRS
4025th SRS
350th SRS
Originally a Teledyne Ryan Project patch but design used through the Test Phase, circa 1962-64
Listing the Lighning Bug patch with the 4028th SRS is strictly arbitrary - it had to go someplace
  Quilted "Lightning Bug", High-Quality Vietnam craftsmanship, Near-New, Used.......inquire
flew and recovered the Ryan Firebee 147A (later AQM-34) Reconnaissance Drone
( also on: htm, 350th SRS, 4025th, 4080th SRW, AQM Aircraft pages )
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Codename "Blue Springs" ( later "Lightning Bug" ) partial History
1962 - Ryan converted a target drone to a Reconnaissance configuration (Model 147A), using Codename "Fire Fly", which first flew in April 1962
1964(?) - Codename "Blue Springs" was the Operational name for the DC-130 / Ryan AQM-34 Drone Detachment of the 4028th RS/4080th SRW in Vietnam
June 1965 - "Blue Springs" name changed to "Lightning Bug" and assets given to the ReActivated 4025th SRS
Aircraft flown: DC-130s, CH-3s, and AQM-34(Drones)
June 25, 1966 4025th SRS Redesignated 350th SRS ( "RED FALCONS")
1969 - Air Force assigned AQM-34 designations to the RPVs
excellent sites for reference:
http://www.xs4all dot nl/~robdebie/aqm34.htm
http://www.acig dot org/artman/publish/article_344.shtml
http://www.designation-systems dot net/dusrm/m-34.html
http://www.spyflight dot co.uk/aqm34g.htm
( If you know different, or more correct, information contact Jack@LJMilitaria.com )
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4029th Strategic Reconnaissance Training Squadron
U-2 Training Squadron at Beale AFB, CA 1981 - 1986
  Left - 4029th SRTS, patch designed by the Commander's wife, (hard to find patch(?))...(sold)
(worn by Instructor Pilots and RSOs)
Right - 4029th Strategic Reconnaissance Training Squadron, 4", unit active at Beale AFB 1981-86, Unused.....inquire
(for U-2 Training at Beale AFB, California)
  (NOTE: one of the larger RECON sites does not have the Left patch = UnCommon(?))
( see more info on this excellent site: http://www.blackbirds dot net/patch/4029th-srts.html )
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4235th Strategic Training Squadron
 4235th STS, circa 1980s, UnUsed......inquire
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partial History
Stationed at Carswell AFB, TX from late-1950s - 1980s
Assigned to Director of Opeations & Training, SAC
Prepared SAC Crews for the: B-47, B-52, FB-111, B-1, B-2, KC-135, & KC-10
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3396AC - 4402nd Reconnaissance Squadron (Provisional)
Flew U-2 "Dragon Lady" aircraft
 worn in Saudi Arabia while TDY from Beale AFB, CA
click on picture for details
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4417th Combat Crew Training Squadron
 4417th CCTS, 4 5/8", EB-66 & B-52 Crew Training, UnUsed......inquire
4477th TES.....( see below )
4477th TES.....( see below )
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4435th Tactical Fighter Replacement Squadron
 4435th TFRS, 1960s, or earlier, construction, UnUsed......inquire
RFU, looks like a later patch than the UnUsed one, Used....inquire
 partial History
1966 = flying F-100s at Luke AFB, AZ
4435th Tactical Fighter Replacement Squadron assigned to the 35th TFW from October 1, 1971 - January 15, 1976
Flying F-4s for the Operational Training Course
Replaced, on January 15 1976, by the 431st TFTS
( some web sites state the 4435th replaced the 431st?? )
( the 431st, 4435th, & 4546th squadrons all have similar insignia featuring a Red Devil ? )
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4452nd Combat Crew Training Squadron
4452nd Test Squadron
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I cannot find verbage connecting these two Squadrons but I think they are the same unit - just different times in their existance(?)
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"CAUSA LIBERTATIS IN FUTURO VOLANTES"
  4452nd CCTS, UnUsed......inquire
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4452nd CCTS partial History
4452d Combat Crew Training Squadron assigned to the 35th TFW at George AFB, CA October 1971 - October 1973 flying: F-4D 1972, F-4E 1972-73
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4452nd Test Squadron "Goat Suckers"
conflicting verbage on which unit this patch belongs to: 4450th Group or 4452nd SQ
 4452nd Test Squadron, flew A-7Ds out of Nellis AFB, Nevada, ME patch with plastic over gauze backing with short-pigtail, UnUsed....inquire
?4452nd TS partial History?
Assigned 35th TFW at George AFB, CA flying F-4Ds
4452nd Test Squadron (Q-Unit) was assigned to 4450th Tactical Group at Tonopah Test Range & Nellis AFB, NV flying A-7Ds, A-7Ks, and F-117As in 1981
anyone know the dates these two squadrons were active?
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4453rd Test and Evaluation Squadron
F-117A Stealth Aircraft
( the F-117A unit histories are so messed-up I cannot say this is an accurate ID of this patch )
( one site lists the 4453rd as the "Bandits" another states "Grim Reapers" ? )
 "GRIM REAPERS", UnUsed.......inquire
"GRIM REAPERS", UnUsed......inquire
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this history may be bogus - one screwed-up mess
Detachment-2, 4450th Tactical Group ("R-Unit") formed on October 15, 1979
Based at Groom Lake, R-Unit tested Infrastructure of F-117A Operations
Conducted initial checkout flights before acceptance by the AF
Detachment 2, 4450th TG (R unit) inactivated on May 30, 1989
Later 4453rd Test and Evaluation Squadron (TES) "Bandits" was established
Some of the Veterans of the early F-117A days should get together and standardize the Unit History
( I held off for 10 years in listing these patches - very little has improved in their history department )
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4477th Test and Evaluation Squadron
"Red Eagles"
reason for White and Black Stars is unknown
This unit possibly had MIG-23 aircraft(?)
 4477th TES with White Star, Nellis AFB......inquire
Black Star, UnUsed.....inquire
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4503rd Tactical Fighter Squadron (Provisional)
"CON COP NHO"
scanned at 300dpi = all the blemishes show
 Skoshi Tigers at Bien Hoa from October 1965 to March 1966, Used......inquire
(Flew the first squadron of F-5s the Air Force acquired; this was an evaluation unit to prove the F-5 could operate
in combat areas so it could be sold to Foreign Nations by Northrop; flew from Bien Hoa and Danang AFBs)
( all assets acquired in April 1966 by the 10th Fighter Squadron (Commando) )
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possible Skoshi Tigers associated patch
 click on picture
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4503rd partial history from a Squadron Veteran
  Coffee Mug pics provided by an original member of the 4503rd TFS(P) who trained at Wiliams
"....about 100 mugs were made....several were destroyed in a morter attack on Bien Hoa in late 1965 very close to Christmas....
...when we arrived at Bien Hoa(1965) it was under construction and we lived in tents and ate "C" rations 3 meals a day..."
( you can contact the Veteran at this e-mail address BigJoePizz@aol.com )
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4527th Combat Crew Training Squadron
 4527th CCTS for F-111 Crew Training, 3.75", probably from the 1960s, UnUsed.......inquire
7405th Support Squadron, "Spook Electronics" unit established circa 1952 to monitor Soviets in Europe, Unit renamed 7405th Operations Squadron, flew: C-118A, EC-97G, RB-47, RB-29, RC-97, & RC-130 Aircraft, Used....(Sold)
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4535th Combat Crew Training Squadron
 4535th CCTS, 35th TFW at George AFB circa 71-72, Used, EC.......(sold)
(replaced by the 20th TFTS on January 1972)
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4677th Defense Systems Evaluation Squadron
  4677th DSES, pre-1968 patch, RFU, Used....inquire
not much History
stationed at Hill AFB
( see this site for additional info: http://www.smecc dot org/new_page_2.htm )
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RB-57D Qualification Insignia
worn by 4677th DSES personnel
click on picture for details
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4713th RADAR Evaluation & Electronic Countermeasures Squadron
4713th Radar Evaluation (ECM) Flight
( flew: B-29s in the 1950s and 1960s )
( possibly flew B-25s from Griffiss AFB, NY in the mid-1950s )
  "4713th RE-ECM FLT", Griffiss AFB, New York, UnUsed.......inquire
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partial History on a B-29 Aircraft of the 4713th
"B-29 Tail Code 44-70016 "City of Quaker City" survived it's 32 bomb missions;
in November 1945 it was flown to Victorville AAB, California, where it was stored by the 4196th Base Unit;
in June 1946 it was flown to the 4117th Base Unit Robins Field, GA; March 1951 aircraft was Redesignated a TB-29
(probably modified as an RCM aircraft) and transferred to the RDC Squadron at Griffiss AFB, Rome, NY;
March 1954 transferred to the 4713th Radar Evaluation Squadron at Griffiss;
retired to the Arizona Aircraft Storage Branch at Davis-Monthan June 1959; Ten years later the old war-horse was loaned to the Pima Air Museum through the Air Force Museum loan program, and there it shall remain for posterity."
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4713th Defense Systems Evaluation Squadron
( I don't know if the 4713th RE-ECM (above) and the 4713th DSES are connected )
( If I was guessing....I would say yes )
  4713th DEF SYS EVAL SQDN 'THE ROVING RAVENS", minor damage at 01:30 on the border area, RFU, Unsed..........inquire
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partial History
The 4713th DSES, flying EB-57E Canberras tested the effectiveness of NORAD's SAGE Systems
The 4713th DSES was first stationed at Stewart AFB, NY, then at Otis AFB, and finally moved to Westover AFB
Aircraft were frequently deployed to Europe to support USAF fighter activities
In 1974 the 4713th DSES at Westover AFB was inactivated and its aircraft were given to two Air National Guard units:
the 190th DSEG of the Kansas ANG and the 158th DSEG of the Vermont ANG
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4756th Combat Crew Training Squadron
  4756th CCTS, RFU, damage to the bottom of the flag pole, Used.....inquire
partial History
4756th CCTS stationed at Tyndall AFB November 15, 1962 - August 15, 1974
Aircraft transferred to 2nd FITS on August 15, 1974 or September 1, 1974 (date discrepancy)
4756th CCTS Redesignated a Drone Squadron & Assigned Air Defense Weapons Center by October 1, 1975
4756th CCTS probably supported: F-101, F-102 & F-106 Training
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4758th Defense System Evaluation Squadron
 4758th DEF SYS EVAL SQ, older patch, UnUsed.....inquire
4758th DSES, Uncommon for top & bottom arcs to be sewn-on, UnUsed......inquire
 partial History
4758th DSES Activated at Biggs AFB July 1, 1962
Relocated to Holloman AFB April 8, 1966; Inactivated October 31, 1970
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5040th Helicopter Squadron
  RFU, Used......inquire
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5041st Tactical Operations Squadron
EB-57E Canberra Squadron
(also flew: C-118A, C-124C, & T-33A)
  5041st TOS, assigned to 21st Composite Wing 1971-77, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, minor damage from a staple (above the head), UnUsed.......inquire
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partial History
(The EB-57E was used, along with the EB-57A and EB-57B, in Defense Systems Evaluation Squadrons for training combat interception. The EB-57E was modified with electronic counter measures (ECM) equipment and the rear cockpit was modified for use by the electronic warfare officer (EWO). The aircraft was also fitted with a chaff system using chaff dispenser pods mounted on wing pylons. On a typical mission, the EB-57E would fly as an aggressor or faker against US or Allied ground -based radar detection and tracking facilities. Once the ground station began tracking the 'threat', interceptors were directed to make a simulated attack on the EB-57E. The EB-57E conversions began in the early 1960s after the target towing mission for which the -E model was originally built was made obsolete. The newest fighter/interceptors were equipped with guided missiles (e.g.. GAR-1/AIM-4) rather than unguided rockets (e.g.. 2.75" M..hty Mo.se FFAR). The EB-57E remained in active service throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Beginning in 1974, the aircraft were gradually turned over to Air National Guard units until the last of the EB-57Es were withdrawn in the early 1980s.
( Verbage taken from this site http://www.wpafb.af dot mil/museum/research/bombers/b5/b5-21.htm )
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6003rd Support Squadron, Detachment-3
DET-3 stationed at Takhli, Thailand circa 1969 - 1975
  6003rd SS "RATS", made in Japan, UnUsed......inquire
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probable partial History
Unit was assigned to 13th Air Force circa 1966(?)
Unit had a facility on Taiwan circa 1966-67(?)
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ID on this patch could be:
DET-3 621st Tactical Control SQ(ground RADAR)(?)
DET-3 Air America(?)
( also on UI Page #98 )
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6010th Wild Weasel Squadron
Tail code "ZB"
patch sold
Thai made, UnUsed....(sold)
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partial History
Designated and Formed at Korat RTAFB, Thailand on November 1, 1970
( from Assets of 355th TFW at Takhli & DET-1, 12th TFS ( was deployed from Kadena to Korat since September 25, 1970 )
DeActivated December 1, 1971 and assets given to the 17th Wild Weasel Squadron
Stationed: Korat RTAFB, Thailand November 1, 1970 to November 30, 1971
Aircraft: F-105G
Operations: Supported SEA Operations to include the Son Tay Prison Raid
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6091st Reconnaissance Squadron
 6091st RS, flew RC-130s from Yokoda, Japan circa 1956-62...(sold)
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"LAST IN, FIRST OUT"
 6091st RS, Japan made, UnUsed.......inquire
6091st RS "HERO" novelty patch, Japan made, UnUsed......(sold)
 partial History
Offshoot of the 91st SRS; Redesignated 556th RS
stationed at Yokota: 1950s to, at least, mid-1960s
one mention that it flew COMINT Missions in the Gulf of Tonkin
( If anyone has some solid info on this SQ I will publish it in this section )
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6148th Tactical Control Squadron associated Items
(K-47 Chunchon, Korea)
K-47 Mess Card and His Patch
 click on picture to view items
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6514th Test Squadron
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DC-130H "Cyrano"probably named for "Cyrano de Bergenac" due to the RADOME on the front
  was handsewn to a shirt and washed = a few border-puckers, the white-flecks look like paint-overspray as it does not show on the reverse-side, Used.......inquire
( I am not positive this patch should be in the 6514th TS section)
( also listed on the C-130 page )
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partial History
Only one C-130 (65-0979) converted to a DC-130H configuration, circa 1975-76
In 1976 Cyrano was being flown by Lockheed, at Edwards AFB, as a Drone Launch and Control Testing platform performing various tests including low observable cruise missiles
Aircraft in service in 1977 being flown by the 6514th TS/6510th TW at Hill AFB
Reconfigured to a NC-130H in 1977
Aircraft was still in service in 2003 being flown by the 40th FLTS/46th TW at Eglin AFB
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6593rd Test Squadron (Special)
 probably a coffee stain across the top, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed.....inquire
cut-edge, UnUsed......inquire
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partial History
Flew missions from Edwards and Hickham AFBs
Did work for the National Reconnaissance Office and etc.
Test Fulton Recovery System
Flew C-119s and C-130s
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7406th Support Squadron
"SEMPER VIGALLUS"
"SPOOK" unit flying SIGINT Missions in Europe
  7406th SPT SQDN, RFU Winter Flyer's Suit, comes with his black-on-white Name Tape,
Used........inquire
partial History
The mission of the 7406th Support Squadron was Airborne Reconnaissance
Activated at Rhein-Main AB, Germany on May 10, 1955
Flew RB-50s starting in March 1956; replaced with C-130A-II RECON aircraft in 1958
One C-130's (60528) was shot down over Soviet Armenia on September 2, 1958, all 17 crewmembers were lost
C-130B-IIs replaced the C-130A-IIs in 1971
Last C-130B-II mission was flown on June 13, 1974; Deactivated in June 1974
( also on USAFSS page )
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430th Fighter Bomber "TIGERS" (later 430th TFS)
524th TFS, Japan made......( moved, see above )
525th TFS, 4", damaged near the right ear, Used......
Operation Southern Watch
510th Fighter Squadron, "BAI CSAR CAS DEAD OCA OCI FACA", flew F-16s, UnUsed.....(
510th FS, "Buzzards Rule!!!", Unused...
524th TAC FTR SQ, Thai made, RFU K-2B Flight Suit, Used......
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