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302nd Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron
flew RF-80s for the 66th TRW circa 1953 - 1956/57
  302nd TRS, 1953 -1956/57 era, UnUsed.......inquire
History is very sparse for this unit:
On 19th July 1953, 32 more RF-80's arrived in Sembach, Germany as part of the 66th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing;
302nd and 303rd TRSs were attached to the 66th TRW; "Operation Coronet" began soon afterwards
Had been converted to RF-84s by 1958 and stationed at Laon, France
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306th Tactical Fighter Squadron - 1st Design
Red Background patch is the first design after being redesignated TFS
( formerly it was a Fighter Bomber Squadron )
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306th TFS Grouping
made in Thailand
 306 TAC FTR SQ, Thai made, RFU, Used......(sold)
31st Tactical Fighter wing, Thai made, RFU, Used....(sold)
( Also in 31st TFW section )
   United States Flag, Thai made, RFU, Used......inquire
"The Dog", 4", Thai made, RFU, Used......inquire
Yankee Air Pirate, Thai made, RFU, Used......inquire
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 3" with Red Background, notice the Rabbit has his Musket pointed at 1500 hours, UnUsed......(sold)
306th TFS, white BG, Rabbit has his Machine-Gun pointed at 1630 hours, UnUsed......inquire
306th TFTS, UnUsed.....inquire
 partial History
stationed at Tuy Hoa, RVN flying F-100 Super Sabres for the 31st TFW, circa 1966-70
( I think the 306th TFS was formerly the 1st TFS at George AFB in the late-1950s to early-1960s?? )
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307th Tactical Fighter Squadron
 4" "STINGERS" patch, UnUsed..........inquire
307 TAC FTR SQDN, UnUsed......inquire
UnUsed.....inquire
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 307 TAC FTR SQDN "STINGERS", pre-1992, UnUsed...(sold)
307th TAC. FTR. SQDN., 3.75" Asian Made(?), scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed.(sold)
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partial History
Constituted 307 Pursuit Squadron (Interceptor) on 21 Jan 1942. Activated on 30 Jan 1942. Redesignated 307 Fighter Squadron on 15 May 1942; 307 Fighter Squadron, Single Engine on 20 Aug 1943. Inactivated on 7 Nov 1945. Activated on 20 Aug 1946. Redesignated: 307 Fighter Squadron, Jet Propelled on 19 Feb 1947; 307 Fighter Squadron, Single Engine on 3 Nov 1947
Redesignated 307th FS(Jet) 15 Jun 1948
Redesignated 307th FBS 20 Jan 1950
Redesignated 307th Fighter-Escort Squadron 16 Jul 1950
Redesignated 307th Strategic Fighter Squadron 20 Jan 1953
Redesignated 307th FBS 1 Apr 1957
Redesignated 307th TFS 1 Jul 1958
Redesignated 307th TFTS 1 Jul 1983
Redesignated 307th TFS 1 Apr 1988; Inactivated 1 Jul 1989; Activated 30 Sep 1991
Redesignated 307yh FS 1 Nov 1991; Inactivated 31 Aug 1995; Activated in the Reserve 1 Aug 2003
Assignments
31 Pursuit (later, 31 Fighter) Group, 30 Jan 1942-7 Nov 1945. 31 Fighter (later, 31 Fighter-Bomber; 31 Fighter Escort) Group, 20 Aug 1946 (attached to 31 Fighter-Escort Wing, 27 Jul 1951-15 Jun 1952); 31 Fighter-Escort (later, 31 Strategic Fighter; 31 Fighter-Bomber; 31 Tactical Fighter) Wing, 16 Jun 1952 (attached to: Alaskan Air Command, 7 Nov-7 Dec 1956; 48 Fighter-Bomber Wing, 27 Feb-9 Aug 1958; unkn, 15 Mar-19 Jul 1959; 8 Nov 1960-9 Mar 1961, and 18-28 Feb 1962; 18 Tactical Fighter Wing, 17 Dec 1962-16 Mar 1963; unkn, 27 Dec 1963-5 Mar 1964; 7231 Combat Support Group, 23 Nov 1964-14 Mar 1965; 34 Tactical Group, 24 Jun-7 Jul 1965; 6251 Tactical Fighter Wing, 8 Jul-20 Nov 1965; 3 Tactical Fighter Wing, 21 Nov-6 Dec 1965) ; 401 Tactical Fighter Wing, 27 Apr 1966; 31 Tactical Fighter (later, 31 Tactical Training; 31 Tactical Fighter) Wing, 15 Jul 1971-1 Jul 1989 (attached to 432 Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, 29 Jul-31 Oct 1972). 31 Tactical Fighter (later, 31 Fighter) Wing, 30 Sep 1991; 31 Operations Group, 1 Nov 1991 (attached to 347 Operations Group, c. 11 Sep-19 Nov 1992); 347 Operations Group, 20 Nov 1992-31 Aug 1995. Tenth Air Force, 1 Aug 2003-
Stations
Turner Field, GA, 4 Sep 1947 (deployed at Manston RAF Station, England, 26 Dec 1950-25 Jul 1951; Misawa AB, Japan, 20 Jul-16 Oct 1952 and 7 Nov 1953-9 Feb 1954; Eielson AFB, AK, 7 Nov-7 Dec 1956; Hahn AB, Germany, 25 Feb-17 Aug 1958); George AFB, CA, 15 Mar 1959 (deployed at: Moron AB, Spain, 15 Mar-19 Jul 1959; Aviano AB, Italy, 8 Nov 1960-9 Mar 1961; Ramey AFB, Puerto Rico, 18-28 Feb 1962); Homestead AFB, FL, 1 Jun 1962 (deployed at: Kadena AB, Okinawa, 17 Dec 1962-16 Mar 1963; Itazuke AB, Japan, 27 Dec 1963-5 Mar 1964; Cigli, Turkey, 23 Nov 1964-14 Mar 1965; Bien Hoa, Vietnam, 24 Jun-7 Dec 1965); Torrejon AB, Spain, 27 Apr 1966-14 Jul 1971; Homestead AFB, FL, 15 Jul 1971-1 Jul 1989 (deployed at Udorn RTAFB, Thailand, 29 Jul-31Oct 1972). Homestead AFB, FL, 30 Sep 1991(operated from Moody AFB, GA, c. 11-30 Sep 1992); Moody AFB, GA, 1 Oct 1992-31 Aug 1995. Langley AFB, VA, 1 Aug 2003 -
Aircraft
P-40, 1942; P-39, 1942; Spitfire, 1942-1943; P-51, 1943-1945. P-80, 1946-1947; P-51, 1947-1948; F-84, 1948-1957; F-100, 1957-1970; F-4, 1970-1988; F-16, 1988-1989. F-16, 1991-1995.
Operations: Combat in SEA 27 Jun - 6 Dec 1965 and 29 Jul - 23 Oct 1972
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308th Tactical Fighter Squadron
"Emerald Knights"
  308th TAC FTR SQ, made by Maharajah Tailor Shop of Udorn, Thailand, Used.......(sold)
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Guy-in-Back POWER
( F-4 Electronics Warfare Officer )
  "GIB POWER", made by Maharajah Tailor Shop in Udorn, Thailand, Used.......inquire
( the "brown" right forefinger(index) may be on a "viewfinder control knob"(?) )
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larger 4 1/2"
 308th TFS, 1960s era, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed.....inquire
larger 4 1/2", RFU, Used.......inquire
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partial History
Constituted 308th Pursuit Squadron (Interceptor) 21 Jan 1942 & Activated 30 Jan 1942
Redesignated 308th Fighter Squadron 25 May 1942
308th Fighter Squadron (Single Engine) 20 Aug 1943; Inactivated 7 Nov 1945; Activated 20 Aug 1946
Redesignated 308th FS (Jet) 15 Jun 1948
Redesignated 308th FBS 20 Jan 1950
Redesignated 308th Fighter-Escort Squadron 16 Jul 1950
Redesignated 308th Strategic Fighter Squadron 20 Jan 1953
Redesignated 308th FBS 1 Apr 1957
Redesignated 308th TFS 1 Jul 1958
Redesignated 308th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron 9 Oct 1980
Redesignated 308th TFS 1 Oct 1986
Redesignated 308th FS 1 Nov 1991
Assigned
18th TFW 13 Mar – 30 Apr 1963
unknow 1 May – 3 Jul 1963
7231st Combat Support Group 9 Feb – 5 May 1964 and 9 Mar – 8 Jul 1965
3d TFW 2 Dec 1965 ( attached 31st TFW 15 Nov – 25 Dec 1966 )
31st TFW 25 Dec 1966
4403d Fighter Wing 5 Oct 1970
31st TFW 30 Oct 1970 ( attached: 432d TRW 28 Apr–29 Jul 1972; 8th TFW 11 Dec 1972 – 11 Jun 1973 )
Stationed
Homestead, AFB, FL, 1 Oct 1962–c. 5 Dec 1965 (deployed at Kadena AB, Okinawa, 13 Mar–30 Apr 1963; Itazuke AB, Japan, 1 May–3 Jul 1963; Cigli AB, Turkey, 9 Feb–5 May 1964 and 9 Mar–8 Jul 1965); Bien Hoa AB, South Vietnam, c. 7 Dec 1965; Tuy Hoa AB, South Vietnam, 15 Nov 1966–30 Sep 1970; England AFB, LA, 5 Oct 1970; Homestead AFB, FL, 30 Oct 1970 (deployed at Udorn RTAFB, Thailand, 28 Apr–29 Jul 1972; Ubon RTAFB, Thailand, 11 Dec 1972–11 Jun 1973
Aircraft
P–40 1942; P–39 1942; Spitfire 1942–1943; P–51 1943–1945; P–80 1946–1947; P–51 1947–1949; F–84 1948–1957; F–100 1957–1970; F–4 1970–1986; F–16 1986–
Operations: Combat in Southeast Asia, 8 Dec 1965–9 Sep 1970; 5 May–29 Jul 1972; and 16 Dec 1972–1 Jun 1973
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309th Tactical Fighter Squadron
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 309th TFS, F-100 era, RFU, Used........inquire
1960s era, UnUsed.....inquire
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309th TAC-FTR SQDN
  made in the Philipine Islands, UnUsed.......35.00
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partial History
Redesignated
309th Fighter-Bomber Squadron 1 Apr 1957; 309th Tactical Fighter Squadron 1 Jul 1958;
309th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron 1 Jul 1982; 309th Tactical Fighter Squadron 1 Oct 1986;
309th Fighter Squadron on 1 Nov 1991. Inactivated on 31 Dec 1993. Activated on 1 Apr 1994.
Assignments
18th Tactical Fighter Wing, 17 Jul–22 Dec 1962 and 26 Sep–30 Dec 1963;
7231st Combat Support Group, 5 Aug–27 Nov 1964 and 18 Jan–31 Mar 1966;
41st Combat Support Group, 1–24 Apr 1966);
4403d Tactical Fighter Wing, 9 Oct 1970;
31st Tactical Fighter (later, 31st Tactical Training; 31st Tactical Fighter; 31st Fighter) Wing, 30 Oct 1970;
31st Operations Group, 1 Nov 1991 (attached to 363d Operations Group, 28 Aug–19 Nov 1992);
363d Operations Group, 20 Nov 1992–31 Dec 1993.
56th Operations Group, 1 Apr 1994–.
Stations
Homestead AFB, FL, 1 Jun 1962–13 Dec 1966; (deployed at Kadena AB, Japan, 7 Jul–22 Dec 1962;
Itazuke AB, Japan, 26 Sep–31 Dec 1963; Cigli AB, Turkey, 5 Aug–27 Nov 1964 and 18 Jan–24 Apr 1966)
Tuy Hoa AB, South Vietnam, 16 Dec 1966–Oct 1970
England AFB, LA, c. 9 Oct 1970
Homestead AFB, LA, 30 Oct 1970 (operated from Shaw AFB, SC, 23 Aug–30 Sep 1992)
Shaw AFB, SC, 1 Oct 1992–31 Dec 1993
Luke AFB, AZ, 1 Apr 1994 –
Aircraft: F–100 1957–1970; F–4 1970–1986; F–16 1986–1993
Operations: Combat in Southeast Asia, 20 Dec 1966–c. 10 Sep 1970.
Campaigns
Vietnam: Vietnam Air Offensive; Vietnam Air Offensive, Phase II; Vietnam Air Offensive, Phase III;
Vietnam Air/Ground; Vietnam Air Offensive, Phase IV; TET 69/Counteroffensive;
Vietnam Summer-Fall 1969; Vietnam Winter-Spring 1970; Sanctuary Counteroffensive; Southwest Monsoon
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310th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron
  310th TFTS with "WEAPONS INSTRUCTOR" arc, RFU, Tab has a lot of wear on the borders, Used.......inquire
( circa 1969 - 1970s )
partial History
Constituted 310th Pursuit Squadron (Interceptor) on 21 Jan 1942. Activated on 9 Feb 1942. Redesignated: 310th Fighter Squadron on 15 May 1942; 310th Fighter Squadron, Single Engine, on 20 Aug 1943. Inactivated on 20 Feb 1946. Redesignated 310th Fighter-Bomber Squadron on 25 Jun 1952. Activated on 10 Jul 1952. Redesignated 310th Tactical Missile Squadron on 15 Jul 1958. Discontinued, and inactivated, on 25 Mar 1962. Redesignated 310th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron on 11 Dec 1969. Activated on 15 Dec 1969. Redesignated 310th Fighter Squadron on 1 Nov 1991.
Trained in: F-4s. A-7s, & F-16s at Luke AFB
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311th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron
  311th TFTS, RFU, was sewn-on with cotton thread, Used......46.00
partial History
Redesignated 311th TFTS January 12 1970 and Activated January 18 1970
Redesignated 311th Fighter Squadron November 1 1991
Assigned 58th TAC FTR TRNG (later 58th TAC TRNG) Wing January 18 1970; 58th OPS GP October 1 1991
Luke AFB, AZ, 18 Jan 1970–1 Apr 1994
F–4 1970–1983; F–16 1983–1994.
Trained US and foreign aircrews January 1970 – November 1 1991
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312th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron
 312th TFTS, plastic back, RFU, minor wear on arc corners, Used.....26.00
partial History
Active in the 1980s under the 58th Tactical Training Wing, Luke AFB, Arizona
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313th Tactical Fighter Squadron
 Lucky 313th TAC. FTR. SQ., circa 1976 - 1981, cheesecloth backing, UnUsed.....65.00
Subdued 313th TFS, German made, RFU, Used.......36.00
313th TFS, circa 1981 - 1991 F-16 era, UnUsed.....31.00
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100 & 200 Missions over the Mosel
( river and/or wine region? )
 313th TFS "100 Missions" , UnUsed.......38.00
( "313 TFS" written on back )
313th TFS "100 Missions", UnUsed......42.00
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partial History
313th Reactivated November 15 1976; assigned 50th TFW Hahn AFB, Germany; Deactivated September 30 1991
Aircraft: F-4E Phantoms 1976 - 1981; F-16 Fighting Falcons 1981 -1991
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317th Fighter Interceptor Squadron
Worn from October 1956 to August 1957 - flew F-86s and F-102s
 314th Fighter Squadron, possibly a ReUnion Patch from the October 1986 reactivation(?), UnUsed......32.00
317th FTR. INTCP. SQN. "McChord A.F.B.", 4", F-86 & F-102 era (1956 - 1957) UnUsed.........inquire
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6020AD - 317th FIS model "B" MA-1 Jacket
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314th Fighter Squadron
ReActivated as the 314th Tactical Training Squadron October 1 1986 and assigned to the 58th Tactical Fighter Wing
flying F-16s at Luke AFB, Arizona; Deactivated and Redesignated the 61st Tactical Training Squadron April 1 1994
317th FIS
The Air Defense Command Redesignated and Reactivated the 325th Fighter Wing (Air Defense) October 18 1956;
tactical units: 317th, 318th, & 498th Fighter-Interceptor Squadrons at McChord AFB, Washington and were equipped with F-86 Sabre Jets; the Wing so received F-102A Interceptors; in August 1957 the 317th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron was reassigned to the Alaskan Air Command and the 325th Wing Inactivated March 25 1960
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318th Fighter Interceptor Squadron
 318th FIS "WINNER-HUGHES ACHIEVEMENT AWARD-1984", F-15 era, UnUsed.....34.00
318th FIS, 4.75" cut-edge, F-102 - F-106 era, UnUsed.......88.00
318th FIS "WINNER-HUGHES ACHIEVEMENT AWARD-1984", F-15 era, UnUsed.....38.00
 Moved to McCord AFB in 1955; F-102 1957 - 1960; F-106 1960 - 1983; F-15 1983-1989; DeActivated 1989
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 318th FTR INTCP SQDN, 3 3/4" older CE, F-102 - 106 era, Unused......65.00
318th FTR INTCP SQ, CE, F-106 era, UnUsed......47.00
318th FIS, cut-edge(CE), F-106 era, UnUsed.......45.00
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318th FIS - F-106 Insignia
 F-106, CE, scrapbook residue on back, Unused......54.00
F-106, 5.25" CE, scrapbook residue on back, Unused......65.00
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 318th FIS "F-106", 5 1/8" CE, UnUsed.......68.00
318th FIS "F-106", ME with older plastic back(circa 1970s), UnUsed......48.00
 ( More F-106 patches on this link )
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318th FS
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319th Fighter Interceptor Squadron
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scanned at 300dpi = all scratches will show
  1 1/4" pinback, probably made in Japan, Used.....inquire
( stored in gray cabinet )
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"Missile Cat"
  319th FIS, Japan made, UnUsed.....inquire
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"WE GET OURS AT NIGHT"
 319th FIS, RFU Flight Jacket, 1955 to 1959 era, Used.....inquire
319th FIS, 1960s era, RFU, Used........inquire
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partial History
319th FIS left Japan and returned to CONUS and 4706th Air Defense Wing control in November 1955;
stationed at Bunker Hill (later Grissom) AFB, Indiana;
the New "We Get Ours at Night" "Missile Cat" squadron insignia was designed to reflect their new rocket-armed role;
received F-94Cs in March 1956 & ReAssigned to 58th Air Defense Group;
by December 1957 transition to nuclear armed Northrop F-89J Scorpions was accomplished;
"Missile Cat" insignia was made Official;
transitioned to F-106 aircraft circa 1960(?);
moved to Homestead AFB, Florida in 1963 (minus personnel/equipment);
Activated March 1 1963 at Homestead and equipped with the Mach-2 F-104 Starfighters;
(may have flown F-106s: 1960-63 & 1971-72(?)....possibly bad info)
DeActivated December 31 1969
( if you know additional or different info, send it to me )
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324th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron
(assigned to the 91st SRW 1952 - 1957)
  324th SRS, flew RB-47s from 1953-57 out of Lockbourne AFB, Ohio, UnUsed......inquire
(emblem approved in 1953)
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324th Fighter Interceptor Squadron
( the Red Lightning Bolt should be horizontal )
 ( If you have an extra 324th FIS VINTAGE insignia, contact Jack@LJMilitaria.com )
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325th Fighter Interceptor Squadron
 325th FIS, 4.75" (patch has been stapled at: 12, 3, 6, & 9 - I assume to mount it), UnUsed...(sold)
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Air Force Magazine article dated September 1955
   325th Fighter Interceptor Squadron "SABRE KNIGHTS", Very Large (9.5") Back patch, pre-Thunderbird (1954), F-86 Demonstration Team out of Nellis, AFB, Nevada, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed.........inquire
( see smaller (5.5") matching patch from the same collection below )
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  325th Fighter Interceptor Squadron "SABRE KNIGHTS", 5.5" patch, pre-Thunderbird (1954), F-86 Demonstration Team out of Nellis, AFB, Nevada, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed.........inquire
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326th Fighter Interceptor Squadron
"SKYWOLVES"
 326th FIS, early 1960s, RFU, Used....(sold)
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partial History
Redesignated 326th Fighter Interceptor Squadron March 23 1953
Inactivated 1967
Assignments:
4676th Air Defense Group (ADC) at Fairfax Field, Kansas on December 18 1953
Relocated Grandview AFB (Richards-Gebaur AFB) at Belton, Missouri on March 1 1954
328th Fighter Group (AD) August 18 1955
328th Fighter Wing (AD) February 1 1961
Aircraft:
F-86 Sabres 1953 - 1957
F-102A Delta Daggers 1957 - 1967
Emblem approved September 5 1961
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328th Bombardment Squadron
  328th BS, found with a 93rd BW, Used.....inquire
Squadron assigned to 93rd BW in June 1952
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330th Fighter Interceptor Squadron
Uncommon insignia circa 1952 - 1959 flying F-80s and F-86s out of Stewart AFB, NY
scanned at 300dpi
 dis-coloration due to bleed-through from the Pilot's Name and etc. being written on the back, UnUsed.....inquire
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partial History
Redesignated 330th FIS November 14, 1952
InActivated July 1, 1959
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331st FIS
332nd FIS
335th TFS
  331st FIS 2" Cap Patch, UnUsed......inquire
332nd FIS, 3.75", flew F-102As from 1957 until DeActivated in 1965, cheesecloth backing, UnUsed.........inquire
335th TFS, UnUsed.....(sold)
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333rd Fighter Squadron
"LANCERS"
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333rd TAC FTR "Wild Weasel" F-105 SQDN
Thai made
 circa 1967, RFU Flight Jacket, never washed, Used......(sold)
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 "SEYMOUR JOHNSON" "F-15E", silver metallic looking thread, Unused.....inquire
4.5" F-15 patch, UnUsed.....inquire
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334th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy)
  334th Bomb Squadron (H), B-36 to B-52 era, UnUsed.......inquire
flew for the 95th BW(H) from 1952 - 1966 out of Biggs AFB, Texas
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334th Fighter Day Squadron
"Slim" style Lighter
 334th FTR Day SQ, dated 1957 ( scratched "1957" below the emblem ), well used lighter by Vulcan, circa 1956-1958, this one help pound a few nails, Used......inquire
( stored in site done box )
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334th Tactical Fighter Squadron
circa 1958 - 1963, larger TFS insignia
 larger insignia used after June 1958 until circa-1963, UnUsed.....inquire
( stored in gray cabinet )
334th TFS, circa 1960s, RFU flight jacket, Used......inquire
anyone know the year the larger patch was reduced to 3 1/2" ?
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 334th Tac FTR SQDN, "Fighting Eagles", UnUsed......inquire
334th TFS, UnUsed....inquire
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partial History
Royal Air Force Eagle Squadron 71, in WWII
Redesignated:
FIS in January 1950
FBS in March 1955
FDS in April 1956
TFS in July 1958
Flew: F-100s 1958-59, F-105s 1959-1966, F-4s 1967-91
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335th Tactical Fighter Squadron
Royal Air Force Eagle Squadron 121, in WWII
 335th TFS "CHIEFS" "MCDONNELL DOUGLAS PHANTOM II" "100,000 ACCIDENT FREE HOURS", F-4 Era, Unused.......inquire
335th TAC FTR SQDN "CHIEFS", looks 1960s, RFU, Used.........inquire
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 335th Fighter Squadron, Asian made, probably post-1991, RFU, Used.......inquire
335th Tactical Fighter Squadron "CHIEFS", pre-1991, UnUsed...(sold)
335th TFS, pre-1991 era, UnUsed.......inquire
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336th Tactical Fighter Squadron
Royal Air Force Eagle Squadron 133, in WWII
 336th TFS "ROCKETEERS", from a Pilot flying out of Thailand circa 1972-73, RFU, Used......inquire
133 (EAGLE) SQUADRON ROYAL AIR FORCE "LET US TO THE BATTLE", Friday Night patch, UnUsed.....inquire
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partial History
History
Redesignated 336th Tactical Fighter Squadron on 1 Jul 1958; 336th Fighter Squadron on 1 Nov 1991
Assignments
Seventeenth Air Force 25 May–30 Aug 1965; 8th Tactical Fighter Wing 12 Apr–30 Sep 1972 and 9 Mar–7 Sep 1973;
314th Air Division 22 Mar–17 Apr 1977; 86th Tactical Fighter Wing 11 Sep–13 Oct 1978, 31 Aug–1 Oct 1979, 26 Aug–26 Sep 1980, 5 Sep–3 Oct 1983, and 26 Aug–26 Sep 1985; 4th Tactical Fighter Wing [Deployed] 9 Aug–20 Dec 1990;
Tactical Fighter Wing Provisional 20 Dec 1990–c. 13 Mar 1991; 4th Operations Group 22 Apr 1991 to ?
Stations
Ubon RTAFB, Thailand 12 Apr–30 Sep 1972 and 9 Mar–7 Sep 1973; Suwon AB, South Korea 25 Mar–17 Apr 1977;
Ramstein AB 11 Sep–13 Oct 1978, 31 Aug–1 Oct 1979, 26 Aug–26 Sep 1980, 5 Sep–3 Oct 1983 and 26 Aug–26 Sep 1985;
Seeb International Airport, Oman 9 Aug–18 Dec 1990; Al Karj Air Base, Saudi Arabia 18 Dec 1990 - 13 Mar 1991
Aircraft
F–105 1959 – 1966; F–4 1967 – 1988; F–15 1988 – ?
Operations
Combat in ETO Oct 1942–Apr 1945; Combat in Korea Dec 1950–Jul 1953;
Combat in Southeast Asia Apr–Sep 1972 and Mar 1973; Combat in Southwest Asia Jan–Feb 1991
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337th Tactical Fighter Squadron
F-4 Phantom II era 1982 - 1985
 337th FS "FALCONS", 1982 - 1985 era, RFU, Used.......inquire
Plastic back 337th FS, pre-1986, UnUsed......inquire
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partial History
Constituted 337th FS 29 Aug 1942; Activated 11 Sep 1942
Redesignated 337th FS(Twin Engine) 1 July 1942
Redesignated 337th FS(Two Engine) 5 Feb 1944; Disbanded on 31 Mar 1944
Reconstituted-Redesignated 337th FIS March 23, 1953 & Activated July 8, 1954
Replaced the 60th FIS at Westover AFB, MA in 1955("paper move"); CO was LTC James Jabarra
DeActivated in July 8, 1960 (most personnel going to F-104G German Training Program at Luke AFB, AZ)
Redesignated 337th TFS December 11, 1981 & Activated on 1 Apr 1982; Inactivated July 1, 1985
Consolidated (1 Oct 1992) with the 2874th Test Squadron, which was designated, and activated, on 15 Jan 1988
Redesignated: 337th Test Squadron 1 Oct 1992; 337th Flight Test Squadron 1 Mar 1994
Assignments
342d Composite Group, 11 Sep 1942; 329th Fighter Group, Nov 1942–31 Mar 1944
514th Air Defense Group, 8 Jul 1954; 4707th Air Defense Wing, 18 Aug 1955
4622d Air Defense Wing (later, Boston Air Defense Sector) 18 Oct 1956
4729th Air Defense Group, 8 Jul 1957; Boston Air Defense Sector, 25 Jun 1958–8 Jul 1960
4th TFW 1 Apr 1982–1 Jul 1985; Sacramento Air Logistics Center, 15 Jan 1988
Air Force Development Test Center, 1 Jul 1994; 46th Operations Group -
Stations
Minneapolis-St Paul Interantional Airport, MN July 8, 1954 - August 1955
Westover AFB, MA August 18, 1955 - July 8, 1960
Seymour Johnson AFB, NC April 1, 1982 - July 1, 1985
McClellan AFB, CA 15 Jan 1988 –
Aircraft
P–38 1942 – 1944
F–89 1954 – 1955
F–86D/L 1955 – 1958
F–104A/B 1958 –1960 (second ADC SQ to acquire F-104As)
F–4 1982 – 1985
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337th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy)
B-1B Bomber unit
 337th BS(H), 4", looks used but can see no stitch marks(?), plactic backing, UnUsed......inquire
RFU, Used......inquire
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339th Tactical Fighter Squadron
  Silver-color bullion thread used on the Dragon, UnUsed.......inquire
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partial History
Constituted 339th Fighter Squadron on 29 Sep 1942. Activated on 3 Oct 1942. Redesignated: 339th Fighter Squadron (Twin Engine) on 23 Feb 1943; 339th Fighter Squadron, Two Engine, on 20 Aug 1943. Inactivated on 1 Jan 1946
Redesignated 339th Fighter Squadron, Single Engine, 13 Jul 1946; Activated 25 Aug 1946
Redesignated 339th Fighter Squadron (All Weather) 20 Feb 1947;
Redesignated 339th Fighter Squadron, All Weather, 10 Aug 1948;
Redesignated 339th Fighter-All Weather Squadron 20 Jan 1950
Redesignated 339th FIS 25 Apr 1951; Inactivated 15 Jan 1958
Redesignated 339th TFS 19 Dec 1975; Activated 30 Dec 1975; Inactivated 1 Jul 1983
Consolidated (1 Oct 1992) with the 2875th Test Squadron, which was designated, and activated 15 Jan 1988
Redesignated: 339th Test Squadron 1 Oct 1992; 339th Flight Test Squadron 15 Mar 1994
Assignments
347th Fighter Group, 3 Oct 1942–1 Jan 1946. Thirteenth Air Force, 25 Aug 1946; 347th Fighter (later, 347th Fighter-All Weather) Group, 20 Feb 1947 (attached to 35th Fighter [later, 35th Fighter-Interceptor] Wing, 1 Jul 1949–1 Dec 1950); Fifth Air Force, 24 Jun 1950; 314th Air Division, 1 Dec 1950 (attached to the 6162d Air Base Wing, 1 Dec 1950–24 May 1951; 35th Fighter-Interceptor Wing, 25 May 1951–20 Jul 1954); Japan Air Defense Force, 1 Mar 1952 (attached to 49th Fighter-Bomber Wing, 20 Jul–18 Nov 1954); Fifth Air Force, 1 Sep 1954 (attached to the 4th Fighter-Interceptor Wing, 18 Nov 1954–15 Sep 1957); 39th Air Division, 1 Mar 1955–15 Jan 1958. 347th Tactical Fighter Wing, 30 Dec 1975–1 Jul 1983. Warner Robins Air Logistics Center, 15 Jan 1988–.
Stations
New Caledonia, 3 Oct 1942 (detachment operated from Guadalcanal, 3 Oct 1942–1 Dec 1943); Guadalcanal, 29 Dec 1943; Stirling Island, 15 Jan 1944; Sanspor, New Guinea, 15 Aug 1944; Middleburg Island, 19 Sep 1944 (operated from Morotai, 13 Feb–25 Mar 1945); San Jose, Mindoro, 22 Feb 1945; Puerto Princesa, Palawan, 6 Mar–11 Dec 1945; Camp Stoneman, CA, 30 Dec 1945–1 Jan 1946. Ft William McKinley, Luzon, 25 Aug 1946; Johnson AB, Japan, 15 Dec 1946; Yokota, Japan, 1 Apr 1950; Johnson AB, Japan, 4 Aug 1950; Chitose AB, Japan, 20 Jul 1954–15 Jan 1958. Moody AFB, GA, 30 Dec 1975–1 Jul 1983. Robins AFB, GA, 15 Jan 1988–.
Aircraft
P–400, 1942; P–39, 1942–1943; P–38, 1942–1945. P(later F)–61, 1947–1950; F–82, 1949–1951; F–94, 1951–1955; F–80, 1953–1954; F–86, 1955–1957. F–4, 1976–1983.
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340th Bombardment Squadron(Heavy)
"PARATI TUNIC SIMUS"
Then Let Us be Prepared
  340th BS(H), pre-1991, UnUsed......inquire
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partial History
Redesignated: 340th BS(M) May 28 1948; 340th BS(H) October 1 1959; 340th BS Sep 1 1991; Inactivated Jan 7 1992
Assignments
97th BG Aug 4 1946; 97th BW(H) (attached Feb 10 1952) Assigned June 16 1952; 97th Operations Group Sep 1 1991
Stations
Blytheville (later, Eaker) AFB, AR, July 1 1959
Aircraft
B-47 1955-1959 and B-52 1960-1991
Operations
Supported SAC combat operations in Southeast Asia, mid and late 1960s and early 1970s by providing aircraft and crews on loan to other SAC units; by mid 1972 to Oct 1973, all aircraft and a large part of its personnel were on loan to other units for operations in SEA, the Far East, and other locations. Deployed personnel and equipment to Diego Garcia, 1990-1991;
Combat operations in Southwest Asia, Jan-Feb 1991
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343rd Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron
Variation of the Black Crows of the 343rd SRS
( No Red Eyes and with the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Ribbon )
  `343rd SRS, older ME, UnUsed........inquire
(Squadron flew: RB-47s, EB-47s, and RC-135s for the 55th SRW)
( see older 55th SRW patch )
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346th BS(H)
 for a WWII vintage incised leather patch, click on picture
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349th Bombardment Squadron (Medium)
349th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron
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349th Bombardment Squadron (Medium)
"BLUE KNIGHTS"
  349th BS(M), 1957 to 1966 era, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed........inquire
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partial History
Redesignated 349th BS(M) August 1, 1955
Redesignated 349th SRS June 25, 1966
Assigned 100th BW(M) January 1, 1956
Stationed at Portsmouth (later Pease) AFB, New Hampshire January 1 1956 to June 25 1966
Flew B–47s 1956 – 1966
Flew U-2s 1966 - 1970
Emblem approved May 24 1957
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349th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron
- - - - Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady
  349th SRS, plastic backing, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed......inquire
( also on Aircraft page )
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UI#210 - unidentified U-2 patch made in Thailand
 click on picture
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probable partial History of U-2s in SEA
SAC sent a detachment of 4 x U-2s from the 4080th SRW to Bien Hoa, RVN (OL-20) on February 14 1964 to fly missions over NVN
4080th SRW was redesignated 100th SRW February 11, 1966 and relocated to Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona
U-2 DET(OL-20) at Bien Hoa AB, RVN was Redesignated 349th SRS o/a June 25, 1966
On July 1, 1970 the 349th SRS(OL-20) at Bien Hoa AB relocated to U-Tapao, RTAFB, Thailand and was redesignated 99th SRS (OL-RU); remaining until March 1976
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350th Bombardment Squadron (Medium)
350th Reconnaissance Squadron
"RED FALCONS"
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350th Bombardment Squadron (Medium)
  350th BS(M), RFU, Used......inquire
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350th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron
"Blue Springs" ( later "Lightning Bug" ) AGM-34 Drone Mission
listed on the 4028th SRS page
 click on picture for details
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partial History (unedited from the USAF)
Lineage
Constituted 350th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy) on 28 Jan 1942. Activated on 1 Jun 1942. Redesignated 350th Bombardment Squadron, Heavy, on 20 Aug 1943. Inactivated on 15 Dec 1945. Redesignated 350th Bombardment Squadron, Very Heavy, on 9 Jul 1947. Activated in the Reserve on 16 Jul 1947. Inactivated on 27 Jun 1949. Redesignated 350th Bombardment Squadron, Medium, on 1 Aug 1955. Activated on 1 Jan 1956. Redesignated 350th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron on 25 Jun 1966. Inactivated on 1 Jul 1976. Redesignated 350th Air Refueling Squadron, Heavy, on 19 Jan 1982. Activated on 28 Jan 1982. Redesignated 350th Air Refueling Squadron on 1 Sep 1991.
Assignments
100th Bombardment Group, 1 Jun 1942–15 Dec 1945. 100th Bombardment Group, 16 Jul 1947–27 Jun 1949. 100th Bombardment (later, 100th Strategic Reconnaissance) Wing, 1 Jan 1956–1 Jul 1976 (attached to Sixteenth Air Force, 4 Mar–4 Apr 1958). 100th Air Refueling Wing, 28 Jan 1982; 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, 15 Mar 1983; 9th Operations Group, 1 Sep 1991; 43d Operations Group, 1 Oct 1993; 22d Operations Group, 1 Jul 1994–.
Stations
Orlando AB, FL, 1 Jun 1942; Barksdale Field, LA, 18 Jun 1942; Pendleton Field, OR, 26 Jun 1942; Gowen Field, ID, 28 Aug 1942; Walla Walla, WA, 31 Oct 1942; Wendover Field, UT, 30 Nov 1942; Sioux City AAB, IA, 6 Jan 1943; Kearney AAFld, NE, 4 Feb–1 May 1943; Thorpe Abbots, England, 2 Jun 1943–9 Dec 1945; Camp Kilmer, NJ, 14–15 Dec 1945. Columbia AAB, SC, 16 Jul 1947–27 Jun 1949. Portsmouth (later, Pease) AFB, NH, 1 Jan 1956 (deployed at Brize Norton RAF Stn, England, 4 Jan–4 Mar 1958, and at Torrejon AB, Spain, 4 Mar–4 Apr 1958). Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ, 25 Jun 1966–1 Jul 1976. Beale AFB, CA, 25 Jan 1982; McConnell AFB, KS, 1 Jul 1994–.
Aircraft
B–17, 1942–1945. AT–6, AT–7, and AT–11, 1947–1949. B–47, 1956–1966; DC–130, 1966–1976; CH–3, 1966–1976; AQM–34 (drone), 1966–1976. KC–135, 1982–.
Operations
Combat in ETO, 25 Jun 1943–20 Apr 1945. Global bombardment training, Apr 1956–Feb 1966. Operated AQM–34 strategic reconnaissance drones launched from DC–130 aircraft and recovered by CH–3 helicopters, 1966–1976. Provided refueling support for SR–71 aircraft, 1983–1990. Provided cargo support and intratheater refueling during combat in Southwest Asia, Aug 1990–Mar 1991.
Emblem
On an Air Force Blue disc, a pattern of six White stars in bend; over all a Red Falcon in flight, outlines and details White, shadows Air Force Blue, bearing in its beak a long trailing Green Olive Spray; radiating from the Falcon’s talons to base, three Air Force Golden Yellow lightning flashes; all within a White border, edged Blue. MOTTO: RED FALCONS. Approved on 17 Apr 1959 (K 2068)
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351th Bombardment Squadron (Medium)
"PAX OPUS NOSTRUM" = Peace is our Profession
1958 to 1966 era
 351st BS(M), older Merrowed-edge(ME), RFU, Used......inquire
Top-Right - 351st Bomb SQDN(M), cut-edge(CE), UnUsed.......inquire
Bottom-Center - 351st BS(M), older ME, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed.......inquire
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partial History
Redesignated 351st BS(M) August 1 1955 - Inactivated June 25 1966
Assigned to 100th BW January 1 1956 to June 25 1966
Stationed at Portsmouth (later Pease) AFB, New Hampshire January 1 1956 to June 25 1966
Flew B–47s 1956 – 1966
Insignia approved on September 16 1958
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353rd Bombardment Squadron (Medium)
  353rd BS(M),RFU, Used.....inquire
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older 353rd BS patch
  RFU K-2B, some of the brown has bleed through to the front by the border, Used......inquire
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partial History
Assigned 301st BW(M) Barksdale AFB, Louisiana flying B/E/RB-47s for the 301st BW(M) circa 1957-62
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339th Tactical Fighter Squadron
 339th TFS, 4.5", UnUsed........inquire
354th TFS ( moved down with RVN era 354th patch )
355th TFS, UnUsed...(sold)
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354th Tactical Fighter Squadron
"Fighting Bulldogs"
Japan made Republic F-105 Thunderchief Arrowhead
 UnUsed........(sold)
( Takhli RTAFB, Thailand, circa late-1970 )
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 354th TFS, 1960s era, removed from flight jacket, Used......inquire
A-10 era, UnUsed.....inquire
UnUsed......inquire
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partial History
354th Tactical Fighter Squadron with the 355th TFW in 1962 at George AFB, CA
Started flying combat missions in SEA on TDY assignments in mid-1965
PCS Relocation to Takhli RTAFB November 1965 (with the 357th TFS)
Pilots of the 354th received, and dished out, punishment downing 8 x NVAF MIG-17's
Redesignated 354th FS flying Republic A/OA-10A - still assigned to the 355th Wing
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355th Tactical Fighter Squadron
  355th TFS, RFU, Used.......inquire
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partial History
Redesignated 355th Tactical Fighter Squadron on 1 Jul 1958; Inactivated on 30 Sep 1970;
ReActivated on 1 Nov 1970; Redesignated 355th Fighter Squadron on 1 Nov 1991
Assignments
354th Fighter-Day (later, 354th Tactical Fighter) Wing, 25 Sep 1957 (attached to Seventeenth Air Force, 15 Jul–26 Oct 1958,
19 May–17 Sep 1959, 10 Sep 1960–16 Jan 1961, 7 Jul–14 Oct 1962, 3 Jul–17 Sep 1963; 8 Jun–28 Aug 1964, 2 Jul–25 Sep 1965, and 4 Dec 1965–23 Apr 1966; 50th Tactical Fighter Wing, 5 Sep–19 Nov 1961; 2d Air Division Provisional, 21 Oct–1 Dec 1962; Alaskan Air Command, 6–20 Feb 1963; and 37th Tactical Fighter Wing, 3 Feb 1968–); 113th Tactical Fighter Wing, 22 Apr 1968 (remained attached to 37th Tactical Fighter Wing to 4 Jul 1968); 37th Tactical Wing, 5 Jul 1968; 31st Tactical Fighter Wing,
19 May 1969–30 Sep 1970. 354th Tactical Fighter (later, 354th Fighter) Wing, 1 Nov 1970–31 Mar 1992 (attached 354th Combat Support Group, 15–16 Aug 1990; Tactical Fighter Wing Provisional, 354, 20 Dec 1990 2 Aug 1991
Stations
Myrtle Beach AFB, SC, 19 Nov 1956–5 Jul 1968 (deployed at Adana AB, Turkey, 15 Jul–26 Oct 1958; Aviano AB, Italy, 19 May–17 Sep 1959 and 10 Sep 1960–16 Jan 1961; Hahn AB, Germany, 5 Sep–19 Nov 1961; Aviano AB, Italy, 7 Jul–14 Oct 1962; McCoy AFB, FL, 21 Oct–1 Dec 1962; Elmendorf AFB, AK, 6–20 Feb 1963; Incirlik AB, Turkey, 3 Jul–17 Sep 1963; Orland, Norway, 8–15 Jun 1964; Aviano AB, Italy, 15 Jun–28 Aug 1964 and 2 Jul–25 Sep 1965; Incirlik AB, Turkey, 4 Dec 1965–23 Apr 1966; Phu Cat AB, South Vietnam, 3 Feb–4 Jul 1968); Phu Cat AB, South Vietnam, 5 Jul 1968; Tuy Hoa AB, South Vietnam, 15 May 1969–30 Sep 1970. Myrtle Beach AFB, SC, 1 Nov 1970–31 Mar 1992 (operated from Korat RTAFB, Thailand, 10 Oct 1972–16 Mar 1973 and 15 Oct 1973–26 Apr 1974; King Fahd, Saudi Arabia, 15 Aug 1990–2 Aug 1991)
Aircraft
F–100, 1956–1970. A–7, 1970–1977; A–10, 1978–1992.
Operations
Combat in Southeast Asia, Feb 1968–Sep 1970 and Oct 1972–Mar 1973. Combat in Southwest Asia, Jan–Feb 1991
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356th Fighter Day Squadron
356th Tactical Fighter Squadron
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356th Fighter Day Squadron
  large 5.5", stain at 1100, UnUsed.....inquire
( also on htm page )
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356th Tactical Fighter Squadron
  356th TFS, Okinawa-Japan made, UnUsed.......inquire
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Blue-edge patch
  blue-edge, UnUsed......inquire
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 Left - 356th TAC-FTR-SQ, 4 3/8", khaki backing material, UnUsed.........inquire
Center - 356th Tactical Fighter Squadron, UnUsed.........inquire
Right - 356th TFS, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed.........inquire
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 356th TFS, 4.5" Subdued, UnUsed........inquire
356th TFS, excellent variation...his right eye has the biggest eyebrow or a black-eye(?), UnUsed.(sold)
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partial History
July 1958 flying F-100s
1965 - 1968 Kunsan, Korea ( rotating out of the U.S., flying F-4s(?) )?
October 1972 part of Unit, flying A-7s, may have gone to Korat(?)
1976 had A-10s
1989 was flying out of Myrtle Beach, SC
did Desert Storm
Not much firm info on this unit
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357th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron
357th Tactical Fighter Squadron
 357th TFTS, on VELCRO, circa 1981, RFU, Used......34.00
357th TFS, Modern plastic back, re-union(?), UnUsed......22.00
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partial History
Redesignated 357th TFS April 1962 - Inactivated December 1970
Activated March 1971; Redesignated 357th TFTS July 1976; Redesignated 357th FS November 1991
Stations
Located at George AFB, CA under the 355th TFW in early-1960s
PCS Relocation to Takhli RTAFB November 1965 (with the 354th TFS)
Assignments
Tactical Air Command 13 Apr 1962; 355th Tactical Fighter Wing 8 Jul 1962
(probably attached to 41st AD 9 Aug–circa 9 Dec 1964; probably attached to 6234th TFW 12 Jun–8 Nov 1965)
835th AD 8 Nov 1965 (attached to 23d TFW circa 8 Nov 1965 – 28 Jan 1966)
355th Tactical Fighter Wing, 29 Jan 1966–10 Dec 1970
23d Tactical Fighter Wing, 15 Mar 1971
4453d Combat Crew Training Wing, 22 Mar 1971
355th Tactical Fighter (later, 355th Tactical Training; 355th Fighter) Wing, 1 Jul 1971
355th Operations Group, 1 May 1992 –
( I think there are some confusing dates in the History(?) )
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358th Tactical Fighter Squadron
358th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron
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 358th TFS, pre-1978 insignia, UnUsed.......inquire
358th TFTS, RFU, circa 1986 at Davis-Monthan AFB, Used....inquire
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partial History
Constituted 358th Fighter Squadron; activated 12 Nov 1942
Redesignated: 358th FS (Single Engine) 20 Aug 1943; 56th RS (Weather Scouting) 3 Dec 1945; Inactivated 20 Nov 1946
Redesignated 56th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron, Medium, Weather, on 22 Jan 1951. Activated on 21 Feb 1951.
Redesignated 56th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron 15 Feb 1954; Inactivated 15 Jan 1972
Redesignated 358th TTS 18 May 1972; Activated 1 Jun 1972
Redesignated: 358th TFTS 1 Jan 1976; 358th FS 1 Nov 1991
Squadron had Aircraft in SEA in the 1970s
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358th Bombardment Squadron (Medium)
 358th BS(M), circa 1956 - 1964, UnUsed......(sold)
( emblem approved June 7 1956 )
partial History
Redesignated 358th BS(M) August 27 1951
Assigned 303rd BG September 4 1951
Assigned 303rd BW(M) June 16 1952
Probably Inactivated June 15 1964
Flew B-47s 1953 - to circa 1964
( very confusing and contradictory history on this Group and it's Squadrons )
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360th Bombardment Squadron (Medium)
 360th BS(M), circa 1956 - 1964, damage to bottom-left border caused when removed from Flight Jacket, Used..(sold)
( emblem approved March 21 1956 )
partial History
Redesignated 358th BS(M) August 27 1951
Assigned 303rd BG September 4 1951
Assigned 303rd BW(M) June 16 1952
Probably Inactivated June 15 1964
Flew B-47s 1953 - to circa 1964
( very confusing and contradictory history on this Group and it's Squadrons )
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360th Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron
360th TEWS based at TSN, RVN
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Thailand made Group
 "VIETNAM" "OLD TIGERS" "ANTIQUE AIRLINES", RFU, never washed, Used.....inquire
"UNARMED-ALONE-UNAFRAID" "TAN SON NHUT" "ELECTRIC GOON", RFU,never washed, Used......inquire
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101 Missions over Vietnam
 Fully-Embroidered in Thailand, EC-47 101 Missions over Vietnam, RFU, never washed, Used.....inquire
made in Thailand, embroidered on twill, UnUsed.....inquire
 ( also on htm and C-47 aircraft page )
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 360th Tactical Electronic(s) Warfare Squadron (TEWS) "Antique Airlines" mug, made by Seyei of Japan, I cracked it on both sides, emblem still intact.........inquire
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partial History
Unit flew EC-47 (RC-47) Aircraft out of Tan Son Nhut (TSN) in the 1960s carrying members of the 6994th Security Squadron on ARDF/Intercept Missions in support of Army and Marine Infantry units
sister Units: 361st (DET 1, 6994th SS) at Nha Trang & 362nd (DET 2, 6994th SS) at Pleiku and Danang )
( see parent unit, 460th TRW for info on this Unit )
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360th, 361st, or 362nd TEWS ?
Thai made patch, unsure which Squadron used it
 "GET A PIECE OF ANTIQUE AIRLINES", made in Thailand, tiny speck of brown above fuselage, UnUsed......(sold)
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UI#200 - Unidentified Insignia
anyone know if this is a TEWS or 6994th insignia
 click on picture for details
( if you can ID this patch, email Jack@LJMilitaria.com )
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362nd Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron
"SI ILLIC EST INVENIMUS"
flew EC-47s out of Danang
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 362nd TEWS, made in Thailand, minor stain on lower-left border area from maker's glue, UnUsed....(sold)
( bird must be a "Gooney" after the aircraft nickname )
( anyone know the meaning of the motto? )
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UnCommon Motto
  362nd TEWS "UNARMED-ALONE-AFRAID" "ELECTRIC GOON", uncommon motto, UnUsed.....inquire
( normal motto is: "UNARMED-ALONE-UNAFRAID" )
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partial History
Squadron flew EC-47 (RC-47) Aircraft out of Pleiku and Danang in the 1960s carrying members of DET 2, 6994th Security Squadron on ARDF/Intercept Missions in support of Army and Marine Infantry units
( for more information see the 360th TEWS )
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3509FL - 365th Bombardment Squadron(Medium)
Convair B-58 Hustler Squadron Commander's Neck Bib
This is the busiest Bib I have ever seen
circa 1960 - 1970
   3509FL - 365th BS(M) CO's NECK BIB, near-new, shows very-little wear, Used......inquire
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partial History
The B-58 crews were handpicked from SAC's B-52 aircrews
other squadrons in the 305th BW: 364th & 366th
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389th Fighter Bomber Squadron
389th Tactical Fighter Squadron
389th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron
389th Fighter Squadron
"Winged Thunderbolt"
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 389th Fighter Bomber Squadron, circa 1958 flying F-100s, UnUsed.....inquire
389th TFS 3 7/8", F-100s and F-4s era in SEA, Scrapbook residue, UnUsed.......inquire
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 389th TFS, pre-1979, blue background, RFU, never washed, Used......inquire
389th TFS, pre-1979, cheesecloth backing, UnUsed.......inquire
389th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron, used 1979-91, UnUsed.......inquire
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 389th Fighter Squadron, 3.5", worn since March of 1992, UnUsed......inquire
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partial History
Constituted 389th Fighter Squadron (Single-Engine) 24 May 1943; Activated 1 Jun 1943
Redesignated 389th Fighter Squadron (Single-Engine) 20 Aug 1943; Inactivated 20 Aug 1946
Redesignated 389th FBS 15 Nov 1952; Activated 1 Jan 1953
Redesignated 389th TFS 1 Jul 1958; Inactivated 1 Apr 1959; Activated 30 Apr 1962; Organized 8 May 1962
Redesignated 389th TFTS 30 Sep 1979; Inactivated 22 Jul 1991
Redesignated 389th FS 1 Mar 1992; Activated 11 Mar 1992
Assignments
366th Fighter Group, 1 Jun 1943–20 Aug 1946. 366th Fighter-Bomber Group, 1 Jan 1953 (attached to Twelfth Air Force, 29 Sep–17 Nov 1954; 48th Fighter-Bomber Wing, 18 Nov 1954–28 Mar 1955; United States Air Forces in Europe, c. 20 Sep–c. 3 Oct 1956; 21st Fighter-Bomber Wing, 10 Jun 1957–); 366th Fighter-Bomber (later, 366th Tactical Fighter) Wing, 25 Sep 1957–1 Apr 1959 (remained attached to 21st Fighter-Bomber Wing to c. Oct 1957; 388th Fighter-Bomber Wing, c. Oct–9 Dec 1957; 49th Fighter-Bomber Wing, 10–22 Dec 1957). United States Air Forces in Europe, 30 Apr 1962; 366th Tactical Fighter Wing, 8 May 1962 (attached to Alaskan Air Command, 15 Sep–16 Dec 1965); 37th Tactical Fighter Wing, 15 Jun 1969; 12th Tactical Fighter Wing, 31 Mar 1970; 347th Tactical Fighter Wing, 15 Oct 1971; 366th Tactical Fighter Wing, 31 Oct 1972–22 Jul 1991. 366th Operations Group, 11 Mar 1992–.
Stations
Richmond AAB, VA, 1 Jun 1943; Bluethenthal, NC, 9 Aug 1943; Richmond AAB, VA, 6 Nov–17 Dec 1943; Membury, England, 12 Jan 1944; Thruxton, England, 29 Feb 1944; St. Pierre du Mont, France, 17 Jun 1943; Dreux, France, 24 Aug 1944; Laon/Couvron, France, 12 Sep 1944; Asch, Belgium, 20 Nov 1944; Munster/Handorf, Germany, 14 Apr 1945; Bayreuth/Bindlach, Germany, 28 Jun 1945; Fritzlar, Germany, 11 Sep 1945–20 Aug 1946. Alexandria (later, England) AFB, LA, 1 Jan 1953–1 Apr 1959 (deployed at Toul-Rosieres AB, France, 29 Sep–10 Dec 1954; Chaumont AB, France, 11 Dec 1954–28 Mar 1955; Aviano AB, Italy, 21 Sep–2 Oct 1956 and 10 Jun–22 Dec 1957). Chaumont AB, France, 8 May 1962–Jul 1963; Holloman AFB, NM, 12 Jul 1963–11 Mar 1966 (deployed at Elmendorf AFB, AK, 15 Sep–16 Dec 1965); Phan Rang AB, South Vietnam, 14 Mar 1966; Da Nang AB, South Vietnam, 10 Oct 1966; Phu Cat AB, South Vietnam, 25 Jun 1969–15 Oct 1971; Mountain Home AFB, ID, 15 Oct 1971–22 Jul 1991 (deployed at Taegu AB, South Korea, 16 Sep–5 Oct 1976). Mountain Home AFB, ID, 11 Mar 1992–.
Aircraft
P–47, 1943–1946. F–51, 1953; F–86, 1953–1955; F–84, 1955–1958; F–100, 1958. F–84, 1962–1965; F–100, 1963; F–4, 1965–1971; F–111, 1971–1991. F–16, 1992–.
Operations
Combat in SEA 14 Mar 1966 – 8 Oct 1971
Trained F–111 aircrews 30 Sep 1979 – 26 Jun 1991
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390th Tactical Fighter Squadron
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WARHOGS "B" Flight
I am not positive on this ID - plate will not be sold until I establish the ID more firmly
"NOS METUS NULLUS LUPUS" = "We Fear No Wolves" (this translation is not positive)
  2.5" Brass Plate for a wooden plaque, looks Asian made, never mounted, UnUsed......inquire
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F-111 era 1972 - 1982
 390th TFS, plastic back, circa late-70s to 1982, UnUsed......38.00
390th TFS, plastic back, circa late-70s to 1982, UnUsed......41.00
( patch is supposed to be white, not this off-white shade )
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EF-111A era 1982 - 1992
"THE TRONFIGHTERS"
( an electronic reference to the Wing being known as the "GUNFIGHTERS", I assume )
 390th Electronic Countermeasures Squadron (Provisional) "Desert Storm '91", "366 TFW", UnUsed.....46.00
390th ECS "DENY - DECEIVE - DEFEAT", Desert-subdued, UnUsed......32.00
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"WILD BOARS"
 390th TFS, circa 1972 - 1982, Pelon backing, patch is off-white (should be white accent), UnUsed....(sold)
390th Fighter Squadron(?), post-1992(?), Pelon backing, UnUsed.....36.00
( not sure of vintage, "390" written on back, could be older with the Pelon backing material(?) )
390th FTR SQ post-1992, Pelon backing, flying F-15s, UnUsed.......37.00
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partial HIstory
Redesignated 390th TFS July 1, 1958; Inactivated April, 1 1959
Activated 30 April 1962; Organized May 8, 1962; Inactivated October 1, 1982
Redesignated 390th Electronic Combat Squadron December 10, 1982; Activated December 15, 1982
Redesignated 390th Fighter Squadron 11 September, 1992
Assignments
366th Fighter-Bomber (later, 366th Tactical Fighter) Wing September 25, 1957 – April 1, 1959;
USAFE 30 Apr 1962;
366th TFW 8 May 1962;
6252d TFW 29 Oct 1965;
35th TFW 8 Apr 1966;
366th TFW 10 Oct 1966;
347th TFW 30 Jun 1972;
366th TTW October 31, 1972 – October 1, 1982 (attached to Det 1, HQ, 366th TFW August 19 – September 16, 1976)
366th TFW 15 Dec 1982;
366th Operations Group, 1 Mar 1992 –
Stations
Alexandria (later, England) AFB, LA, 1 Jan 1953–1 Apr 1959 (deployed at Aviano, AB, Italy, 25 Dec 1955–c. 14 Jun 1956); Chambley AB, France, 8 May 1962–Jul 1963; Holloman AFB, NM, 12 Jul 1963–29 Oct 1965;
Da Nang AB, South Vietnam, 29 Oct 1965–30 Jun 1972 (deployed at Clark AB, Philippines, 29 Oct–c. 17 Nov 1965);
Mountain Home AFB, ID, 30 Jun 1972–1 Oct 1982 (deployed at Taegu AB, South Korea, 19 Aug–16 Sep 1976;
Mountain Home AFB, ID, 15 Dec 1982 –
Aircraft
F–84, 1954–1958; F–100, 1957–1959. F–84, 1962–1965; F–4, 1965–1972; F–111, 1972–1982. EF–111, 1982–1992; F–15, 1992 –
Operations
Combat in Southeast Asia, c. 18 Nov 1965–14 Jun 1972. Replacement training, 1 Jul 1974–c. 18 Aug 1976
Trained EF–111 aircrews in electronic countermeasures, 15 Dec 1982–4 Aug 1992
Jammed radar during the invasion of Panama, Dec 1989, and the war with Iraq, 17 Jan 1991–6 Mar 1991
Sent some aircraft and aircrews to Turkey and Saudi Arabia, 10 Jan–c. 11 Sep 1992
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391st Tactical Fighter Squadron
391st Fighter Squadron
  391st TFS "BOLD", plastic-back, small maker's glue spot under the "L", UnUsed......inquire
391st FS "BOLD TIGERS", Pelon backing, UnUsed......inquire
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partial History
Activated 1 Jul 1971; Inactivated 1 Jul 1990; Redesignated 391st FS 1 Mar 1992; Activated 11 Mar 1992
Assignments: 475th TFW 22 Jul 1968–28 Feb 1971; 347th TFW 1 Jul 1971; 366th TFW 31 Oct 1972– Jul 1990; 366th OPs GP 11 Mar 1992–
Stations: Mountain Home AFB, ID: July 1 1971 – 1 Jul 1990; March 11 1992 –
Aircraft: F–111 1971 – 1990; F–15E 1992 –
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393rd Bombardment Squadron
  393rd BS, Unused.......inquire
( stored in gray cabinet )
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partial History
Constituted 393d Bombardment Squadron, Very Heavy, on 28 Feb 1944; Activated 11 Mar 1944
Redesignated: 393d Bombardment Squadron, Medium, on 2 Jul 1948; 393d BS(H) April 2, 1966; 393d BS(M) December 1, 1969; Inactivated 30 Sep 1990
Redesignated 393d BS 12 Mar 1993; Activated 27 Aug 1993
Assignments
504th Bombardment Group, 11 Mar 1944; Second Air Force, 25 Nov 1944; 509th Composite (later, 509th Bombardment) Group, 17 Dec 1944 (attached to 509th Bombardment Wing, 17 Nov 1947–14 Sep 1948 and 1 Feb 1951–15 Jun 1952); 509th Bombardment Wing, 16 Jun 1952–30 Sep 1990 (probably attached to Twentieth Air Force, 18 Jun–c. 18 Sep 1953). 509th Operations Group, 27 Aug 1993–.
Stations
Dalhart AAFld, TX, 11 Mar 1944; Fairmont AAFld, NE, 12 Mar 1944; Wendover Field, UT, 14 Sep 1944–26 Apr 1945; North Field, Tinian, 30 May–17 Oct 1945; Roswell AAFld (later, Walker AFB), NM, 6 Nov 1945 (deployed at Kwajalein, 1 May–Jul 1946; Mildenhall RAF, England, 4 Jun–2 Sep 1952; Andersen AFB, Guam, 18 Jun–c. 18 Sep 1953 and 10 Jul–8 Oct 1954; RAF Upper Heyford, England, 26 Jan–30 Apr 1956); Pease AFB, NH, 1 Jul 1958–30 Sep 1990. Whiteman AFB, MO, 27 Aug 1993–
Aircraft
B–17, 1944; B–29, 1944–1952; B–50, 1949–1955; B–47, 1955–1965; B–52, 1966–1969; FB–111, 1970–1990
Operations
Combat in Western Pacific, 1 Jul–14 Aug 1945. Only squadron trained for atomic warfare in World War II; dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, on 6 Aug 1945, and the second atomic bomb on Nagasaki, Japan, on 9 Aug 1945. Participated in atomic bomb tests on Bikini Atoll, Jul 1946, while deployed on Kwajalein. Rotated aircraft and crews to Andersen AFB, Guam, in support of Southeast Asia Operations, 1966–1969. Not operational, Nov 1969–Jun 1971
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Issued in 1968
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430th Fighter Bomber "TIGERS" (later 430th TFS)
( looks like the same shop that made the 1st ACS/SOS An.y Ca.p patch did this one )
( stored in Gray Cabinet )
338th SBTS (Strategic Bombardment Training Squadron ),
B-1B Bomb Squadrons
337th BS(H), Used......
Both assigned to the 96th Aerospace (later Bombardment) Wing and flew B-1Bs from Dyess AFB, Texas
389th TFS "NEVER EXCELLED", "Winged Thunderbolt" is flying level(?), 3 5/8" scrapbook residue, UnUsed..
389th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron, used 1979-91, UnUsed.......
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