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44th Tactical Fighter Squadron - - - - Ryan's Raiders Wild Weasel-3    WW-3 Neck Bib, Thai made in Excellent Condition, Used......(sold) ( stored in "Site done" ) - - - -    44th TFS "VAMPIRES", 5.5" Japan Made, UnUsed...........inquire - - - -   44th TFS, 4.25", Japan made, UnUsed...........inquire 44th Fighter Squadron, UnUsed............inquire - - - - F-105 era, circa 1967 - Korat RTAFB, Thailand      Large Okinawan made, removed from Flight Jacket, Used....(sold) Large Okinawa, Japan made, RFU, Used.......(sold) F-105 100 Missions North Vietnam,  removed from flying jacket, Okinawa made, Used.....inquire Republic F-105 Thunderchief, Okinawa, Japan made, RFU, minor damage to border(above the "T"), Used...(sold) - - - -   Subdued 44th TFS, 3.75", Asian Made, UnUsed...........35.00 44th Tactical Fighter Squadron (44th TFS) "VAMPIRES", UnUsed......45.00 - - - -   44th TFS Vampire F-15 Swirl    3" Maintainer Swirl, may have been made in Japan(?), UnUsed....inquire ( also on F-15 aircraft page ) - - - - partial History Redesignated: 44th Tactical Fighter Squadron July 1 1958; 44th FS October 1 1991 Assignments 18th Fighter-Bomber (later, 18th Tactical Fighter) Wing, 1 Oct 1957 (attached to 2d Air Division, 18 Dec 1964–25 Feb 1965, 21 Apr–23 Jun 1965, and 19–29 Oct 1965); 388th Tactical Fighter Wing, 25 Apr 1967 (attached to 355th Tactical Fighter Wing, 10–14 Oct 1969); 355th Tactical Fighter Wing, 15 Oct 1969; Thirteenth Air Force, 10 Dec 1970; 18th Tactical Fighter Wing, 15 Mar 1971 (attached to 3d Tactical Fighter Wing, 2 Apr–2 Jun 1972 and 28 Jul–8 Sep 1972; 327th Air Division, 6 Nov 1972–5 Aug 1973, 26 Aug–16 Sep 1973, 7–28 Oct 1973, 18 Nov–9 Dec 1973, 30 Dec 1973–20 Jan 1974, 10 Feb–2 Mar 1974, 23 Mar–13 Apr 1974, 4–25 May 1974, 15 Jun–6 Jul 1974, 27 Jul–16 Aug 1974, 5 Sep–17 Oct 1974,30 Nov 1974–9 Jan 1975, and 20 Feb–10 Apr 1975); 18th Tactical Fighter Group, 1 May 1978; 18th Tactical Fighter Wing, 11 Feb 1981; 18th Operations Group, 1 Oct 1991– Stations Kadena AB, Okinawa, 15 Jul 1955 (deployed at Tao Yuan AB, Formosa, 3–30 Sep 1955; Pyongtaek AB, South Korea, 15–18 Apr 1956; and Korat RTAFB, Thailand, 18 Dec 1964–25 Feb 1965, 21 Apr–22 Jun 1965, and 10–29 Oct 1965); Korat RTAFB, Thailand 25 Apr 1967 (deployed at Takhli RTAFB, Thailand, 1–27 Feb 1969); Takhli RTAFB, Thailand, 10 Oct 1969–15 Mar 1971; Kadena AB, Okinawa (later, Japan), 15 Mar 1971– (deployed at Kunsan AB, South Korea, 2 Apr–2 Jun 1972 and 28 Jul–8 Sep 1972; Ching Chaun Kang AB, Taiwan, 6 Nov 1972–5 Aug 1973, 26 Aug–16 Sep 1973, 7–28 Oct 1973, 18 Nov–9 Dec 1973, 30 Dec 1973–20 Jan 1974, 10 Feb–2 Mar 1974, 23 Mar–13 Apr 1974, 4–25 May 1974, 15 Jun–6 Jul 1974, 27 Jul–16 Aug 1974, 5 Sep–17 Oct 1974, 30 Nov 1974–9 Jan 1975, and 20 Feb–10 Apr 1975) Flew: F–86, 1954–1957; F–100, 1957–1964; F–105, 1963–1966, 1967–1970; F–4, 1971–1980; F–15, 1979– Operations Combat in Southeast Asia, 18 Dec 1964–25 Feb 1965, 21 Apr–22 Jun 1965, 19–29 Oct 1965, and 25 Apr 1967–6 Oct 1970. Unmanned, 31 Dec 1966–24 Apr 1967 and Nov 1970–15 May 1971. Air defense of Okinawa and Japan, 1971–. Campaign Streamers Vietnam: Vietnam Advisory; Vietnam Defensive; Vietnam Air Offensive, Phase II; Vietnam Air Offensive, Phase III; Vietnam Air/Ground; Vietnam Air Offensive, Phase IV; TET 69/ Counteroffensive; Vietnam Summer-Fall, 1969; Vietnam Winter-Spring, 1970; Sanctuary Counteroffensive; Southwest Monsoon; Commando Hunt V. Ryan's Raiders of the 44th TFS, 388th TFW  flew Commando Nail F-105Fs: In early-1967, to reduce losses, it was decided to attack some targets in NVN at night. Several F-105Fs were modified under the Commando Nail program with an improved RADAR and Bomb Release switches for the rear-seater.  Aircrews (Ryan's Raiders) were selected from the 44th TFS at Korat to fly hazardous all-weather low-level bombing missions over North Vietnam, starting April 26 1967. Six of the Commando Nail F-105Fs were later reconfigured and assigned to the Wild Weasel III Program ( one reference called this unit a "Provisional Squadron" ? )

45th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron "The Polka Dots" made by ACE Novelty of Tokyo, Japan   RFU Flight Jacket, never washed, Used.........(sold) - - - - 45th Tactical Reconnaissance Training Squadron   45th TRTS, RFU flight suit, Used......inquire - - - - partial History ( unedited History from the USAF Site ) Lineage Constituted 423d Night Fighter Squadron on 17 Aug 1943. Activated on 1 Oct 1943. Redesignated: 155th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron on 22 Jun 1944; 45th Reconnaissance Squadron, Night Photographic, on 3 Dec 1945; 45th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Night Photographic, on 1 Jul 1948. Inactivated on 25 Mar 1949. Redesignated 45th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron on 19 Sep 1950. Activated on 26 Sep 1950. Redesignated: 45th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Photographic-Jet, on 1 Jan 1953; 45th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron on 1 Jan 1967. Inactivated on 31 May 1971. Activated on 15 Oct 1971. Inactivated on 31 Oct 1975. Redesignated 45th Tactical Reconnaissance Training Squadron on 8 Sep 1981. Activated on 1 Apr 1982. Inactivated on 30 Sep 1989. Redesignated 45th Reconnaissance Squadron on 24 Jun 1994. Activated on 1 Jul 1994. Assignments Air Defense Department, AAF School of Applied Tactics (attached to 481st Night Fighter Operational Training Group), 1 Oct 1943; 481st Night Fighter Operational Training Group, 1 Nov 1943; IX Tactical Air Command, 18 Apr 1944; 10th Photographic Group, 17 May 1944; IX Tactical Air Command, 16 Feb 1945; 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Group, 21 Feb 1945 (attached to 9th Tactical Reconnaissance Group [Prov], 25 Apr-23 May 1945); 363d Tactical Reconnaissance Group, 23 May 1945; IX Tactical Air Command, 12 Jul 1945; 64th Fighter Wing, 1 Aug 1945; 10th Reconnaissance Group, 24 Nov 1945; 86th Composite Group, 15 May 1947; United States Air Forces in Europe, 14 Jan 1948; 7300th Air Force Composite Wing, 1 Jul 1948; United States Air Forces in Europe (attached to 36th Fighter Wing), 13 Aug 1948-25 Mar 1949. 543d Tactical Support Group, 26 Sep 1950; 314th Air Division, 1 Dec 1950 (attached to 49th Fighter-Bomber Wing, 27 Dec 1950- 24 Feb 1951); 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Group, 25 Feb 1951 (attached to 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, 1 Jun-25 Nov 1954 and 1 Jul-30 Sep 1957); 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, 1 Oct 1957; 39th Air Division, 25 Apr 1960 (attached to 460th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, 8 Jul 1966- [as Detachment 1, 45th TRS]); 475th Tactical Fighter Wing, 15 Jan 1968 (remained attached to 460th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing [as Detachment 1, 45th TRS] to 31 Dec 1970); Fifth Air Force, 15 Mar-31 May 1971. 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, 15 Oct 1971-31 Oct 1975 (attached to 10th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, 13 Jun-7 Jul 1973). 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, 1 Apr 1982-30 Sep 1989. 55th Operations Group, 1 Jul 1994-. Stations Orlando AB, FL, 1 Oct 1943; Kern County Aprt, CA, 29 Jan-26 Mar 1944; Chormy Down, England, 18 Apr 1944; Chalgrove, England, 20 May 1944; Rennes, France, c. 10 Aug 1944; Chateaudun, France, 28 Aug 1944; St Dizier, France, c. 12 Sep 1944; Le Culot, Belgium, c. 13 Feb 1945; Maastricht, Holland, c. 4 Apr 1945; Kassel/Rothwesten, Germany, c. 10 Jul 1945; Darmstadt, Germany, 28 Sep 1945; Furth, Germany, 24 Nov 1945; Furstenfeldbruck, Germany, 26 Mar 1947-25 Mar 1949. Itazuke AB, Japan, 26 Sep 1950; Komaki AB, Japan, 23 Oct 1950; Taegu AB, South Korea, 27 Dec 1950; Kimpo, South Korea, 18 Aug 1951; Misawa AB, Japan, 3 Mar 1955-31 May 1971 (detachment at Don Muang RTAFB, Thailand, Nov 1961-1 May 1962 and 14 Nov-14 Dec 1962; Tan Son Nhut AB, South Vietnam, 14 Dec 1962-5 May 1963, 1 Nov 1963-3 May 1964, and 1 Feb- 6 Nov 1965; Udorn RTAFB, Thailand, 1 Nov 1965-15 Aug 1966; deployed at Tan Son Nhut AB, South Vietnam, Jul 1966-31 Dec 1970). Bergstrom AFB, TX, 15 Oct 1971-31 Oct 1975 (deployed at RAF Alconbury, England, 13 Jun-7 Jul 1973). Bergstrom AFB, TX, 1 Apr 1982-30 Sep 1989. Offutt AFB, NE, 1 Jul 1994-. Aircraft P-70, 1943-1944; A-20, 1943-1945; F-3, 1944-1945; A-26 (later, B-26), 1945-1949; F-6, 1946-1948; B-17, 1948. T-6, 1950-1951; F-51, 1950- 1953; C-47, 1951-1952; F-80, 1952-1955; RF-80, 1952-1955; RF-84, 1955-1958; RF-101, 1958-1970. RF-4, 1971-1975. RF-4, 1982-1989. Operations Combat in ETO, 6 Jun 1944-8 Apr 1945. Photo-mapping of Europe, Jun 1945-Mar 1949. Combat in Korea, 29 Dec 1950-27 Jul 1953. Squadron detachments flew combat reconnaissance in SEA, Nov 1961-Jul 1966. Combat reconnaissance in SEA, Jul 1966-Nov 1970. Honors Service Streamers. None. Campaign Streamers. World War II: Normandy; Northern France; Rhineland; Ardennes-Alsace; Central Europe. Korea: CCF Intervention; First UN Counteroffensive; CCF Spring Offensive; UN Summer-Fall Offensive; Second Korean Winter; Korea Summer-Fall, 1952; Third Korean Winter; Korea, Summer 1953. Vietnam: Vietnam Advisory; Vietnam Defensive; 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. Armed Forces Expeditionary Streamers. None. Decorations. Distinguished Unit Citations (Korea): 25 Feb-21 Apr 1951; 9 Jul-27 Nov 1951; 1 May-27 Jul 1953. Presidential Unit Citations (Southeast Asia): 18 Feb 1966-30 Jun 1967; 1 Sep 1967-10 Jul 1968; 11 Jul 1968-31 Aug 1969. Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards with Combat "V" Device: 1 Nov 1962-31 Oct 1963; 1 Nov 1963-31 Dec 1964; 1 Jan 1966-30 May 1967; 1 Jul 1969-30 Jun 1970; 1 Jul-31 Dec 1970. Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards: 1 Dec 1952-30 Apr 1953; 8 Nov 1961-10 May 1962; 16 Oct 1971- 15 May 1973; 16 May 1974-31 Oct 1975; 1 Jun 1982-31 May 1983; 1 Jun 1983-31 May 1984; 1 Jan 1985-1 Feb 1986. Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation: 10 Feb 1951-31 Mar 1953. Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm: 1 Apr 1966-30 Apr 1970. Emblem On a Yellow disc edged with a narrow Green border a Black and White representation of Sylvester the cat, in a running position, with Red nose and tongue, garbed in a Brown coonskin cap, garnished Dark Brown, with a Gray and White camera suspended around about its neck by a Gray strap, grasping in its dexter paw a White rolled map with Green land masses an in the sinister paw a Brown Kentucky rifle garnished Dark Brown, all outlines and details Black. COPYRIGHT-Warner Bros. Approved on 29 Dec 1952 (DFSC 82- 05120); replaced emblem approved 15 Feb 1944 (27554 A.C.)

45th Tactical Fighter Squadron Probably from the F-4 era at MacDill AFB, Florida   45th TFS, UnUsed........inquire ( also on UI page at bottom ) - - - - partial History Redesignated 45th FIS September 11, 1952; Activated November 1, 1952 at Suffolk County AFB, New York replacing  118th FIS CT ANG; Assigned to 519th AD Gp February 16, 1953 Relocated on May 25, 1953 to USAFE stationed in French Morocco at Sidi Slimane AB, a SAC base with B-47s Redesignated 45th Fighter-Day Squadron  October 8, 1954 flying F-86F Sabre In March 1956 unit transitioned to F-100C Super Sabres;  Inactivate January 8, 1958 Redesignated 45th TFS April 1, 1962; Activated April 17, 1962 Organized on May 8, 1962 at MacDill AFB, Florida and Assigned to 12th TFW; Reassigned to 15th TFW at  MacDill July 1, 1962 flying F-84F Thunderstreaks Transitioned to F-4s in 1964 Moved to Ubon RTAFB  in April 1965; downed 2 x MIG-17s in July (first USAF kills in SEA); Returned to MacDill on August 10, 1965; conducted a RTU for F-4 Pilots enroute to SEA On October 1, 1970 the 15th TFW was Inactivated: Replaced by the 1st TFW (formerly at Hamilton AFB, CA) Reassigned to 1st TFW and RTU program until Inactivated July 1, 1971 Reactivated October 1, 1973 the 45th TFS was Assigned to the 434th TFW at Grissom AFB, IN flying the A-37 Dragonfly (modified T-37) Transitioned to the A-10 Thunderbolt IIin 1981;  Reassigned to 930th TF Gp(later 930th OP Gp) at Grissom on July 1, 1987; Redesignated 45th FS February 1, 1992; Inactivated October 1, 1994 Aircraft North American F-86 Sabre, 1952-1956 North American F-100 Super Sabre, 1956-1957 Republic F-84 Thunderstreak, 1962-1964 McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II, 1964-1970 Cessna A-37 Dragonfly, 1973-1981 Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II, 1981-1994

46th Bombardment Squadron    46th BS, RFU, 1960s era, Used.......inquire ( B-47 or B-52 unit(?), Not much info on this unit )

46th Tactical Fighter Squadron 46th TFS, UnUsed......inquire 4", scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed.......inquire RFU, Used..........inquire

47th Tactical Fighter Squadron 3 x minor variations 47th TFS, 3.75"+, UnUsed.........inquire center - UnUsed.........inquire UnUsed......inquire - - - - 47th Fighter Squadron "Peacekeeping Over Bosnia just got Ugly? 47th FS, UnUsed......inquire

48th Fighter Interceptor Sqaudron "TAZLANGLIAN DEVILS" = Tasmanian Langley, AFB Devils     48th FIS Triangle ("Delta") Patch, (A Bi-Centennial Patch(?)), UnUsed..............inquire   48th FIS "William Tell 86 TAZLANGLIAN DEVILS", 4", UnUsed.............inquire - - - -   cheesecloth backing material, UnUsed........inquire 5 5/8" across, UnUsed......inquire Note: a "Used" condition 5 1/8" patch available, NO PICFILE, Used.....inquire - - - - click on picture for details - - - -   48th FIS Tazlanglian "DEVILS F-106", UnUsed........inquire - - - -    48th Fighter Interceptor Sqaudron, ME, UnUsed......inquire 48th FIS, ME, UnUsed......inquire

49th Bombardment Squadron   49th BS, RFU, Used....inquire - - - - partial History assigned to 2nd BW at Hunter AFB. GA circa late-1950s to early-1960s flying B-47s

49th Fighter Interceptor Squadron - - - - Fully Embroidered (FE) 49th F.I.S., RFU flyer's jacket, never washed, Used......inquire 49th FIS, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed........(sold) - - - - Twill backing material 49th FIS, cheesecloth backing, puckered around Knight's Head, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed.....inquire older style plastic backing over cheesecloth, UnUsed......inquire - - - -   49th FIS "F-106" with Yellow Thread, RFU, Used.........inquire 49th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, Gold-color thread, UnUsed......inquire - - - - partial History ReActivated in 1946; InActivated 1952; ReActivated again, flying F-80s and F-86s as a FIS squadron 49th FIS transferred to TAC October 1, 1979 49th FIS InActivated at Griffiss AFB July 1, 1987 ReActivated in 1993 as the 49th Flying Training Squadron F-101Bs 1959 - 68(?) F-106s late-1960s - 1970s AT-38Bs 1993 -

51st Bombardment Squadron (Medium)   51st BS(M), B-47 era (1953 - 1963), Used.....inquire - - - - 51st Bombardment Squadron (Heavy)     51st BS(H), 1960s era, UnUsed.......inquire - - - - partial History 51st BS(M) assigned to 68th BW(M) June 16, 1952 at Lake Charles (Chenault) AFB, LA Flew B-47s Redesignated 51st BS(H) and moved to SeymourJohnson AFB, NC in 1963 ( 68th BW(H) replaced the 4241st SW at SeymourJohnson ) Flew B-52s Wing conducted strategic bombardment training with B-52s and air refueling operations with KC-135s Deployed crews to SEA for the Vietnam era

United Kingdom 51 Squadron ( patch listed in the USAF Section as the English Electric Squadrons were closely allied with us against the Evil Empire )   51 Electronic Warfare "ECM ANIMALS", looks North Asian made, UnUsed.....inquire - - - - partial History 51 Squadron was Reactivated in August 1958 as an Electronic Reconnaissance ELINT unit Initially equipped with the De Havilland Comet 2R and the English Electric Canberra B2 and B6 (EB-57 in the USAF) In 1974 both aircraft types were replaced by the British Aerospace Nimrod R1 (derivative of the Comet airliner) ( checkout their site:   http://website dot lineone.net/~redgoose/ )

53rd Tactical Fighter Squadron 53rd TAC FTR SQ, F-16 Desert Storm era, UnUsed......inquire 53rd TFS, plastic back, UnUsed......inquire - - - -  53rd TFS F-15 era NATO Tigers Tiger Eagle Driver, plastic back, UnUsed.....inquire 53rd FS "Air Supremacy Pilots" "1947 - 1999", probably a 1999 Tiger Meet Patch, plastic back, UnUsed....(sold) - - - - partial History (Unedited from the USAF) Constituted 53d Pursuit Squadron (Fighter) on 22 Nov 1940. Activated on 1 Jan 1941. Redesignated: 53d Fighter Squadron, (Twin Engine) on 15 May 1942; 53d Fighter Squadron on 28 Sep 1942; 53d Fighter Squadron, Single Engine, on 20 Aug 1943. Inactivated on 31 Mar 1946. Activated on 15 Oct 1946. Redesignated: 53d Fighter Squadron, Jet Propelled, on 27 Oct 1947; 53d Fighter Squadron, Jet, on 17 Jun 1948; 53d Fighter-Bomber Squadron on 20 Jan 1950; 53d Fighter-Day Squadron on 9 Aug 1954; 53d Tactical Fighter Squadron on 8 Jul 1958; 53d Fighter Squadron on 1 Oct 1991. Assignments 32d Pursuit (later, 32d Fighter) Group, 1 Jan 1941; 36th Fighter Group, 23 Jun 1943–31 Mar 1946. 36th Fighter (later, 36th Fighter-Bomber; 36th Fighter-Day) Group, 15 Oct 1946 (attached to 36th Fighter-Day Wing, 1 Oct 1956–7 Dec 1957); 36th Fighter-Day (later, 36th Tactical Fighter; 36th Fighter) Wing, 8 Dec 1957 (attached to Tactical Fighter Wing Provisional, 4, 20 Dec 1990–20 Mar 1991; Tactical Fighter Wing Provisional, 4404, 20 Mar 1991–1 Jul 1991); 36th Operations Group, 31 Mar 1992; 52d Operations Group, 25 Feb 1994–. Stations Rio Hato, Panama, 1 Jan 1941; Albrook Field, CZ, 1 Jan 1941; Rio Hato, Panama, c. 21 Aug 1941; France Field, CZ, c. 12 Dec 1941; Chorrera, Panama, 7 Jan–8 Jun 1943; Charleston AAFld, SC, 23 Jun 1943; Biggs Field, TX, c. 15 Sep 1943; Ainsworth AAFld, NE, 23 Nov 1943–11 Mar 1944; Kingsnorth, England, 5 Apr 1944; Brucheville, France, c. 7 Jul 1944; Le Mans, France, c. 29 Aug 1944; Athis, France, c. 23 Sep 1944; Juvincourt, France, 5 Oct 1944; Le Culot, Belgium, c. 23 Oct 1944; Aachen, Germany, 28 Mar 1945; Niedermennig, Germany, 8 Apr 1945; Kassel/Rothwesten, Germany, 20 Apr 1945–15 Feb 1946; Bolling Field, DC, 15 Feb–31 Mar 1946. France Field, CZ, 15 Oct 1946; Howard Field (later, AFB), CZ, 1 Dec 1947–21 Jul 1948; Furstenfeldbruck AB, Germany, c. 13 Aug 1948; Bitburg AB, Germany, 22 Jul 1952; Landstuhl (later, Ramstein) AB, Germany, 17 Dec 1956; Bitburg AB, Germany, 3 Oct 1961 (deployed at Al Kharj AB, Saudi Arabia, 20 Dec 1990–1 Jul 1991); Spangdahlem AB, Germany, 1 Feb 1994–. Aircraft P–26, 1941; P–36, 1941–1942; P–40, 1942–1943; P–47, 1943–1946. P–47, 1946–1947; P(later, F–)80, 1947–1950; F–84, 1950–1953; F–86, 1953–1956; F–100, 1956–1961; F–105, 1961–1966; F–4, 1966–1977; F–15, 1977–

54th Fighter Squadron 54th Tactical Fighter Squadron USAAF 54th FS decal sheet still in the original sleeve, one decal has been used, Unused.....inquire 54th TFS, pre-1992, merrowed-dege with pigtail, plastic backing, UnUsed......inquire 54th TFS with cut-edge, plastic backing, Unused......inquire ( decal also on USAAF page )

55th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron   ( 54th TFS moved above ) 55th WRS, Atomic Particle Catching SQ out of McClellan AFB, California, older style Merrowed-edge (ME), flew: WB-47Es, WC-130s, & WC-135s, Det 1 at Eielson AFB, Alaska flew the Ptarmigan Route to sample Nuclear Tests in the Pacific, unit know as the "Pole Vaulters", UnUsed........inquire

55th Tactical Fighter Squadron   55th TFS "FIGHTING FIFTY FIFTH", F-100 era at Upper Heyford, England, Unused......inquire 55th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 1970s-1980s era with the F-111, went to the 7440th Composite Wing  (Provisional) for Desert Storm, redesignated 55th FS in October 1991, English made(?), UnUsed......inquire ( assigned to 20th TFW )

56th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron 56th AES "FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR"   1960s Japan made 4" patch with dog and bird, Squadron flew out of Yokota, UnUsed...inquire

57th Fighter Interceptor Squadron - - - - 57th FIS Grouping 3 items from One Veteran Grouping, Name Tag RFU, other 2 items Unused.......inquire ( will "part-out:", inquire ) - - - - 57th FIS, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed.......inquire 57th FIS "ICELAND", UnUsed.......(sold) - - - - 57th FIS Diamonds "F-4 ICELAND", white border soiled, RFU, Used.....inquire "F-4 ICELAND", UnUsed.....inquire - - - - UnUsed......inquire UnUsed......inquire

58th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron 58th Tactical Fighter Squadron - - - - 58th FIS Not a common patch - approved March 30, 1951   58th FIS, 5" embroidered on felt, RFU (was sewn-on by hand), minor light-brown stains(coffee?), Used......(sold) I don't know the correct orientation; every reference has it different(?) I selected the easy way---I oriented it according to the gauze mesh on the back ( also on HTM page ) - - - - SEA era 58th TFS Worn in SEA circa 1972 - 1973, RFU, Used........inquire Worn at Udron, RTAFB, Thailand circa '72-'73, 4 3/8", RFU, Used......inquire   - - - - 58th TAC FTR SQ, plastic backing, UnUsed.....inquire 58th TFS "KILL MORE MIGS  GORILLA EAGLE DRIVER", plastic backing, UnUsed.......inquire - - - - partial History (directly from the USAF - needs to be edited) Constituted 58th Pursuit Squadron (Interceptor) on 20 Nov 1940. Activated on 15 Jan 1941. Redesignated: 58th Fighter Squadron on 15 May 1942; 58th Fighter Squadron, Two Engine, on 8 Feb 1945. Inactivated on 8 Dec 1945. Redesignated 58th Fighter Squadron, Single Engine, on 17 Jul 1946. Activated on 20 Aug 1946. Redesignated: 58th Fighter Squadron, Jet, on 14 Jun 1948; 58th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron on 20 Jan 1950. Discontinued, and inactivated, on 25 Dec 1960. Redesignated 58th Tactical Fighter Squadron on 16 Mar 1970. Activated on 1 Sep 1970. Redesignated 58th Fighter Squadron on 1 Nov 1991. Assignments 33d Pursuit (later, 33d Fighter) Group, 15 Jan 1941–8 Dec 1945. 33d Fighter (later 33d Fighter-Interceptor) Group, 20 Aug 1946; 4707th Defense Wing, 6 Feb 1952; 564th Air Defense Group, 16 Feb 1953; 33d Fighter Group, 18 Aug 1955; 4735th Air Defense Group, 18 Aug 1957; 34th Air Division, 1 Aug 1959; Albuquerque Air Defense Sector, 1 Jan 1960; Oklahoma City Air Defense Sector, 15 Sep –25 Dec 1960. 33d Tactical Fighter (later, 33d Fighter) Wing, 1 Sep 1970 (attached to 432d Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, 29 Apr–14 Oct 1972; 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, 8 Jun–14 Sep 1973; 33d Tactical Fighter Wing Provisional, 28 Aug 1990–12 Apr 1991); 33d Operations Group, 1 Dec 1991–. Stations Mitchel Field, NY, 15 Jan 1941 (operated from Farmingdale, NY, 7–14 Dec 1941); Philadelphia, PA, 13 Dec 1941; Norfolk, VA, 16 Jan 1942 (operated from San Francisco, CA, May–Jun 1942); Langley Field, VA, 22 Sep–14 Oct 1942; Port Lyautey, French Morocco, 10 Nov 1942; Thelepte, Tunisia, 12 Dec 1943; Telergma, Algeria, 7 Feb 1943; Berteaux, Algeria, 2 Mar 1943; Ebba Ksour, Tunisia, 13 Apr 1943; Menzel Temime, Tunisia, 15 May 1943; Pantelleria, c. 28 Jun 1943; Licata, Sicily, 18 Jul 1943; Paestum, Italy, 14 Sep 1943; Santa Maria, Italy, 18 Nov 1943; Cercola, Italy, 1 Jan–c. 6 Feb 1944; Karachi, India, c. 18 Feb 1944; Pungchacheng, China, c. 30 Apr 1944; Moran, India, 31 Aug 1944; Sahmaw, Burma, 26 Dec 1944; Dudhkundi, India, c. 15 May–15 Nov 1945; Camp Shanks, NY, 7–8 Dec 1945. Neubiberg, Germany, 20 Aug 1946; Bad Kissingen, Germany, Jul–25 Aug 1947; Andrews Field, MD, 25 Aug 1947; Roswell AAFld (later, Walker AFB), NM, 16 Sep 1947; Otis AFB, MA, 16 Nov 1948; Walker AFB, NM, 2 Aug 1959–25 Dec 1960. Eglin AFB, FL, 1 Sep 1970– (deployed at Udorn RTAFB, Thailand, 29 Apr–18 Oct 1972 and 1 Jun–14 Sep 1973; Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, 28 Aug 1990–12 Apr 1991). Aircraft P–39, 1941; P–40, 1941–1944; P–47, 1944–1945; P–38, 1944–1945. P(later F)–51, 1946–1949; F–84, 1948–1950; F–86, 1950–1952; F–94, 1952–1955; F–89, 1955–1960. F–4, 1970–1979; F–15, 1979–. Operations Air defense of US, Dec 1941–Oct 1942. Combat in MTO, 10 Nov 1942–2 Feb 1944, and in CBI, 10 May 1944–12 May 1945. Part of US occupation forces in Germany 1946–1947. Air defense of US, 1947–1960. Combat in Southeast Asia, 6 May–8 Oct 1972 and 6–30 Jun 1973; Panama, Dec 1989–Jan 1990 and Southwest Asia, Jan–Feb 1991. Honors Service Streamers. None. Campaign Streamers. World War II: Algeria-French Morocco with Arrowhead; Tunisia; Sicily; Naples-Foggia; Anzio; Rome-Arno; Air Combat, EAME Theater; India-Burma; China Defensive; Central Burma. Vietnam: Vietnam Ceasefire. Southwest Asia: Defense of Saudi Arabia; Liberation and Defense of Kuwait. Armed Forces Expeditionary Streamers. Panama, 1989–1990. Decorations. Distinguished Unit Citation: Central Tunisia, 15 Jan 1943. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device: 25 Apr–16 Oct 1972. Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards: 1 Oct 1978–30 Apr 1980; 1 May 1984–30 Apr 1986; 1 Apr 1990–31 Mar 1992. Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm: 29 Apr–18 Oct 1972. Emblem On a disc composed of a Light Blue sky and White cloud formations, within a band divided into four segments, top and bottom segments Blue, dexter and sinister segments checky, alternating Blue and White, a Brown gorilla (eyes and tongue Red, pupils Dark Brown, teeth White) rising above a White cloud formation issuing from base on which are two Red flight symbols each trailing an arced Light Blue vapor trail. Approved on 14 Jul 1971 (KE 42615); replaced emblems approved on 30 Mar 1951 (K 65156) and 18 Jan 1944 (27753 A.C.).

59th Fighter Interceptor Squadron Large insignia, 5 7/8" across "FREICUDAN DU", unit stationed at Goose Bay, Labrador, Canada, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed.......(sold) ( I think..."Freicudan Du" is Welsh or etc.----phrase taken from a Camera Crew when the squadron was in Goose Bay(?) ) - - - - RFU OG Cotton Fatigue Shirt 59th FIS, 5.25" wide, RFU, Used......inquire ( stored in gray cabinet ) - - - - 59th Tactical Fighter Squadron 59th TFS "GOLDEN PRIDE", cheesecloth backing, UnUsed......inquire ( used in early-1970s after reactivation ) without the motto, RFU Flight jacket, Used......inquire ( used in early-1970s after reactivation ) 59th TAC FTR SQ "GOLDEN PRIDE", plastic backing, UnUsed........inquire ( used from August 1986 to November 1991 ) - - - - partial History Constituted 59 Pursuit Squadron (Interceptor) on 20 Nov 1940. Activated on 15 Jan 1941. Redesignated 59 Fighter Squadron 15 May 1942; Redesignated 59 Fighter Squadron, Two Engine, 8 Feb 1945. Inactivated 8 Dec 1945 Redesignated 59 Fighter Squadron, Single Engine, on 17 Jul 1946. Activated on 20 Aug 1946. Redesignated 59 Fighter Squadron, Jet, on 14 Jun 1948; Redesignated 59 FIS 20 Jan 1950. Discontinued, and inactivated, 2 Jan 1967 Activated 30 Sep 1968; Inactivated 17 Dec 1969 Redesignated 59 Tactical Fighter Squadron 16 Mar 1970. Activated on 1 Sep 1970. Redesignated 59 FS 1 Nov 1991. Inactivated on 15 Apr 1999. Redesignated 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron 28 Oct 2004; Activated on 3 Dec 2004 Assignments 33 Pursuit (later, 33 Fighter) Group, 15 Jan 1941-8 Dec 1945. 33 Fighter (later, 33 Fighter-Interceptor) Group, 20 Aug 1946; 4707 Defense (later, 4707 Air Defense) Wing, 6 Feb 1952 (attached to Northeast Air Command, 28-31 Oct 1952; 64 Air Division, 1 Nov 1952-31 Jan 1953); 64 Air Division, 1 Feb 1953; 4732 Air Defense Group, 1 Apr 1957; Goose Air Defense Sector, 1 Apr 1960; 37 Air Division, 1 Apr 1966-2 Jan 1967. 408 Fighter Group, 30 Sep 1968-17 Dec 1969. 33 Tactical Fighter (later, 33 Fighter) Wing, 1 Sep 1970; 33 Operations Group, 1 Dec 1991-15 Apr 1999. 53 Test Management Group, 3 Dec 2004-. Stations Mitchel Field, NY, 15 Jan 1941 (operated from Groton, CT, 7-14 Dec 1941); G. L. Martin Aprt, MD, 15 Dec 1941; Philadelphia, PA, 10 May-12 Oct 1942 (operated from Paine Field, WA, May-Jun 1942); Port Lyautey, French Morocco, 10 Nov 1942; Casablanca, French Morocco, 17 Nov 1942; Thelepte, Tunisia, c. 8 Jan 1943; Youks-les-Bains, Algeria, 10 Feb 1943; Telergma, Algeria, 13 Feb 1943; Berteaux, Algeria, 2 Mar 1943 (operated from Thelepte, Tunisia, 20 Mar-12 Apr 1943); Ebba Ksour, Tunisia, 12 Apr 1943; Menzel Temime, Tunisia, 20 May 1943; Sousse, Tunisia, 9 Jun 1943; Pantelleria, 18 Jun 1943; Licata, Sicily, 16 Jul 1943; Paestum, Italy, 13 Sep 1943; Santa Maria, Italy, 18 Nov 1943 (operated from Paestum, Italy, 1-31 Dec 1943); Cercola, Italy, c. 1 Jan-c. 5 Feb 1944; Karachi, India, 12 Feb 1944; Fungwanshan, China, 19 Mar 1944; Moran, India, 5 Sep 1944; Nagaghuli, India, 21 Nov 1944; Piardoba, India, 2 May 1945; Dudhkundi, India, 15 May-15 Nov 1945; Camp Shanks, NY, 7-8 Dec 1945. Neubiberg, Germany, 20 Aug 1946; Bad Kissingen, Germany, Jul-25 Aug 1947; Andrews Field, MD, 25 Aug 1947; Roswell AAFld (later Walker AFB), NM, 16 Sep 1947; Otis AFB, MA, 16 Nov 1948; Goose Bay Aprt, Labrador, 28 Oct 1952; Bergstrom AFB, TX, 1-2 Jan 1967. Kingsley Field, OR, 30 Sep 1968-17 Dec 1969. Eglin AFB, FL, 1 Sep 1970-15 Apr 1999. Nellis AFB, NV, 3 Dec 2004-. Aircraft P-39, 1941; P-40, 1941-1944; P-47, 1944-1945; P-38, 1944-1945. P (later F)-51, 1946-1949; F-84, 1948-1950; F-86, 1950-1952; F-94, 1952-1956; F-89, 1955-1960, F-102, 1960-1966. F-101, 1968-1969. F-4, 1973-1979; F-15, 1979-1996, 1996-1997. Operations Air defense of US, Dec 1941-Oct 1942. Combat in MTO, 10 Nov 1942-2 Feb 1944, and CBI, 5 Jun 1944-18 Jun 1945. Part of US occupation forces in Germany, 1946-1947. Air defense of US and North America, 1947-1969. From 1973-1997, trained for offensive and defensive counter air missions; from Jan-Mar 1996, aircraft and personnel deployed to Saudi Arabia.

60th Bombarment Squadron (Heavy) flew for the 43rd Strategic Wing out of Guam   60th BS(H), circa 1971-72, flew B-52s from Anderson AFB in support of SEA, scrapbook glue on back, UnUsed.........inquire ( Navy Flag Officer's bringback )

60th Fighter-Interceptor-Squadron   "FIGHTING CROWS" Large 5" 60th FIS, UnUsed.....inquire 60th FTR INTCP SQ, UnUsed......inquire - - - - Right-facing Crow with no inscription = maybe Ground Crew 60th FIS, 3 3/4", UnUsed........inquire I have been told this could be a flight line insignia(?), RFU, Used.......inquire - - - - 60th TFS & FS change in insignia authorized in 1986 60th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Unused......inquire 60th TFS, UnUsed........inquire Desert Camo 60th Fighter Squadron, post-1991, plastic backing, UnUsed......inquire - - - - partial History 60th FIS 20 Jan 1950 Inactivated on 30 Apr 1971 Redesignated 60th TFS 18 May 1971; Activated 1 Sep 1971 Redesignated 60th FS 1 Nov 1991 Assignments 33d Fighter Group, 18 Aug 1955; 4735th Air Defense Group, 18 Aug 1957; Boston Air Defense Sector, 1 Aug 1959; 35th Air Division, 1 Apr 1966; 21st Air Division, 19 Nov 1969–30 Apr 1971; 33d Tactical Fighter (later, 33d Fighter) Wing, 1 Sep 1971; 33d Operations Group, 1 Dec 1991– Stationed Relocated from Otis AFB, MA in August 1950 and moved to Westover AFB, MA Moved back to Otis AFB in 1955  Moved to Eglin AFB, FL September 1, 1971 – Aircraft F-86(all versions) 1950 - 1955  RF–94C 1955 - 1959 F–101B 1959 - 1971 (first ADC Unit to acquire the F101Bs) Aircraft unknown 1971 - ? F–15 1979 - 1980, 1981 - Operations Air defense of US, 1947–1971; Not operational, 1 Sep 1971–15 Jun 1979; F–15 training of PACAF crews, 15 Jun 1979–16 Apr 1980; Not operational, 17 Apr 1980–1 Jul 1981; Supported combat operations in Panama, Dec 1989–Jan 1990 and Southwest Asia, 26 Aug 1990–12 Apr 1991

61st Tactical Fighter Squadron circa 1975 - 1979 61st TFS, RFU, Used.....inquire 62nd BS..........(moved below) - - - - 61st TFS partial History 61st Fighter-Interceptor Squadron on 20 Jan 1950; Discontinued and inactivated July 25 1960; Redesignated 61st Tactical Fighter Squadron May 12 1975; Activated  30 Jun 1975 Redesignated: 61st Tactical Fighter Training Squadron 1 Jan 1980; 61st Fighter Squadron 1 Nov 1991 Inactivated 12 Aug 1993; Activated 1 Apr 1994 Assigned 56th Tactical Fighter (later, 56th Tactical Training; 56th Fighter) Wing, 30 Jun 1975; 56th Operations Group, 1 Nov 1991–12 Aug 1993. 56th Operations Group, 1 Apr 1994– Stations MacDill AFB, FL, 30 Jun 1975–12 Aug 1993. Luke AFB, AZ, 1 Apr 1994– Aircraft  F–4, 1975–1979; F–16, 1980–1993

62nd Bombardment Squadron (Heavy) "ALWAYS ON TARGET" 62nd BS(H), very soft but I cannot see any stitch-marks, probably older than the other patch but has a blem on the disc-border above "ALWAYS", UnUsed.....inquire  UnUsed......inquire - - - - partial History assigned to 39th BW February 1 1963 to June 25 1965 stationed at Eglin AFB, FL February 1 1963 to June 25 1965 assigned 2nd BW(H) June 25, 1965 - September 1, 1991

62nd Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron   62nd TRS, 1960s to early-1970s construction, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed.......inquire - - - - 62d TAC RECON Sq., RFU, Used.....inquire 62nd TAC RECON SQDN, 3 7/16", Unused.....inquire 62nd Tactical Reconnaissance Training Squadron, Velcro on back, Used....inquire - - - - partial History stationed at: Shaw and Bergstrom AFBs Assigned to 363rd TRW on October 15, 1971, Shaw AFB Detached for duty with 10th Tactical Reconaissance Wing March 5-24, 1976 at RAF Alconbury ( not much info on this unit - flew RF-4Cs and may have done SEA Duty in the 1960s(?) )

62nd Fighter Interceptor Squadron uncommon design   yellow section is felt with 1 moth hole, UnUsed......inquire - - - - 62nd Fighter Interceptor Squadron ( ? to 1971) 62nd Fighter Squadron, disc is 4.75", RFU, Used..(sold) 62nd FS, disc is 4.75", UnUsed......inquire 62nd FTR SQ, 4 15/16", UnUsed.........inquire - - - - 62d Fighter-Interceptor Training Squadron (1974-75) USAF Interceptor Weapons School, Tyndall AFB, FL Made in Thailand   62nd FITS, made in Thailand, UnUsed......inquire - - - - 62nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, 4.75", 1975 - 1981 era, this one is probably 1970s, Unused.....inquire 62nd Tactical Fighter Training Squadron, circa '81 - '91, Used with Border damage.....inquire - - - - partial History Redesignated 62d FIS 20 January 1950; Inactivated 30 April 1971 Redesignated 62d FITS 15 Aug 1974; Activated 1 Sep 1974; Redesignated 62d TFS 30 Jun 1975 62d TFTS 1 Jan 1981 62d S 1 Nov 1991; Inactivated 14 May 1993; Activated 18 Mar 1994 Stations K I Sawyer AFB, MI 1 October 1959 – 30 Apr 1971 Tyndall AFB, FL 1 September 1974 MacDill AFB, FL 30 Jun 1975 – 14 May 1993 Luke AFB, AZ 18 March 1994 Aircraft F–101 1959–1971  F–106 1974–1975 F–4 1974–1980 F–1, 1980–1993

63rd Bombardment Squadron (Medium) circa 1960 - 1970 for the B-58 Hustler era   63rd BS(M), UnUsed.......inquire - - - - probably partial History  probably stationed at: Carswell AFB, TX March 1960;   received B-58s in August of 1960 probably relocated to Little Rock AFB, Arkansas in late-1964 probably Inactivation in January 1970 (  see   43rd BW(M)  )

63rd Tactical Fighter Squadron 63rd TAC FTR SQ, older patch, scrapbook residue, UnUsed......inquire 63rd TAC FTR SQDN, older patch, Unused.......inquire - - - - pre-1992 era, older plastic back over cheesecloth, long pigtail, RFU, Used......inquire 63rd Fighter Squadron, post-1991 era, UnUsed......inquire

64th Bombardment Squadron   64th BS, made by ACE Novelty in Japan, RFU, Used....inquire

64th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron   64th FIS, large 5 3/8", scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed....inquire - - - - 6018DY - click on picture for details partial History Constituted 64 Pursuit Squadron (Interceptor) 20 Nov 1940 and Activated 15 Jan 1941 Redesignated 64 Pursuit Squadron (Interceptor) (Twin Engine) 31 Jan 1942 Redesignated 64 Fighter Squadron (Twin Engine) 15 May 1942 Redesignated 64 Fighter Squadron on 1 Jun 1942 Redesignated 64 Fighter Squadron (Single Engine) 21 Aug 1944 & Inactivated on 7 Nov 1945 ReActivated 15 Aug 1946. Redesignated 64 Fighter Squadron (Jet) 20 Jul 1948 Redesignated 64 Fighter-Interceptor Squadron on 20 Jan 1950 Inactivated on 15 Dec 1969 Redesignated 64 Fighter Weapons Squadron 7 Sep 1972 & Activated 15 Oct 1972 Redesignated 64 Tactical Fighter Training Aggressor Squadron 30 Dec 1981 Redesignated 64 Aggressor Squadron 1 Apr 1983 Inactivated October 5, 1990; Activated October 3, 2003 Assignments 57 Pursuit (later 57 Fighter) Group, 15 Jan 1941-7 Nov 1945 57 Fighter (later 57 Fighter-Interceptor) Group, 15 Aug 1946 10 Air Division, 13 Apr 1953 325 Fighter Group, 15 Aug 1957 326 Fighter Group, 15 Mar 1960 57 Fighter Group, 1 Apr 1961 405 Fighter Wing, June 10, 1966 - December 15, 1969 ( and Reassigned to PACAF ) 57 Fighter Weapons (later 57 Tactical Training; 57 Fighter Weapons) Wing, 15 Oct 1972-5 Oct 1990 57 Operations Group, 3 Oct 2003 - Stations Shemya, AK August 15, 1946 Nome, AK, 8 May 1947 Elmendorf AFB, AK, 8 Sep 1947 McChord AFB, WA, August 15, 1957 Paine Field, WA, March 15, 1960 - June 2, 1966 Clark AB, Philippines, 10 Jun 1966-15 Dec 1969 Nellis AFB, NV 15 Oct 1972 - 5 Oct 1990 Nellis AFB, NV, 3 Oct 2003 - Aircraft F-89, 1954-1957 F/TF-102As, 1957-1969 T-38, 1972-1976  F-5 1976 - 1988 F-16 1988 - 1990 Operations Air Defense in Alaska, Aug - Dec 1946 and Sep 1947- Aug 1957 Northwestern CONUS August 1957- June 1966 Relocated to Philippines June 1966 and assumed AD alert commitment at Clark AB Rotated flights to bases in Vietnam and Thailand, July 1966 - December 1969 Deployed temporarily to Korea during the Pueblo crisis in January - June 1968 From Oct 1972 to Jun 1990 deployed in U.S. & Overseas teaching Adversarial Tactics

65th Bombardment Squadron (Medium)   65th BS(M), scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed.......(sold) - - - - partial History Constituted 65th BS(H) 20 Nov 1940; Activated 15 Jan 1941; Inactivated 29 Apr 1946 Redesignated 65th BS(Very Heavy) and Activated 1 Oct 1946; Redesignated 65th BS(M) 2 Jul 1948 probably Redesignated 65th Strategic Bombardment SQ in early 1970 Assignments 43rd BGp 15 Jan 1941 - 29 Apr 1946; 43rd BGp 1 Oct 1946; attached 10 Feb 1951 - 15 Jun 1952, 43rd BW 16 Jun 1952 - 31 Jan 1970 (not operational, 15 Mar - Aug 1960) Stations Langley Field, Va, 15 Jan 1941; Bangor, Maine, 29 Aug 1941-17 Feb 1942; Syendy, Australia, 28 Mar 1942, Williamstown, Australia, 23 Jun 1942; Torrens Creek, Australia, 15 Aug 1942; Iron Range, Australia, 13 Oct 1942; Mareeba, Australia, 7 Nov 1942; Port Moresby, New Guinea, 20 Jan 1943; Dobodura, New Guinea, c. 11 Dec 1943; Nadzab, New Guinea, Mar 1944; Owi, Schouten Islands, c. 11 Jul 1944; Tacloban, Leyte, c. 24 Nov 1944; Clark Field, Luzon, c. 16 Mar 1945; Ie Shima, c. 24 Jul 1945; Ft. William McKinley, Luzon, 10 Dec 1945-29 Apr 1946. Davis-Monthan Field, Ariz, 1 Oct 1946, Carswell AFB, Tex, 15 Mar 1960 - - Aircraft B-25, 1941; B-17, 1941-1943; B-24, 1942-1945; B-29, 1946-1950; B-50, 1948-1954; B-47, 1954-1960; B-58, 1960 - -

65th Fighter Interceptor Squadron circa 1950 - 1957 Alaskan Air Command    65th FIS made by "WILLOW", looks unused, 90% condition, UnUsed.....inquire ( The 65th FIS insignia is perfect....I cannot get a good pic of it )

66th Reconnaissance Technical Squadron pre-September/November 1966   66th RECON TECH SQDN, in Mr. Polder's book, UnUsed.......inquire ( Could be 1950s era patch due to the "cream-color" bobbin (reverse side) thread )   ( also on: UI#64 page )

66th Fighter Interceptor Squadron 66th Fighter Weapons Squadron         66th FIS, 4" Felt patch, 1950 - 1958 era flying F-94s and F-89s, UnUsed........(sold) 66th Fighter Weapons Squadron (FWS), 3 7/8", "Wild Weasel" unit stationed at Nellis, AFB, Nevada, took over the WW IV training in EF-4Cs from the 4537th FWS in October 1969, UnUsed.......(sold)

67th Fighter Squadron WWII era on Felt click on picture for details - - - - 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron larger 5 5/8" style patch   made in Japan, UnUsed......inquire ( stored in gray cabinet ) - - - - 67th TFS Wild Weasel  Linebacker patch from a EF-4C Pilot's Grouping   Thai made, circa late-1972 to early-1973, from a TDY trip to SEA, UnUsed....(sold) partial History The 67th TFS, 18th TFW on Okinawa sent a 6 x EF-4C Wild Weasel Detachment to the 388th TFW at Korat in September 1972 through February 1973 to assist with the Bombing Missions in NVN Operation Linebacker I An Air Campaign named Operation Freedom Train began April 6, 1972; renamed Operation Linebacker on May 9th and lasted until October 23, 1972 Operation Linebacker II This operation  lasted 11 days ( December 18 to the 29th of  1972 ) - - - -   UnUsual Black Feathered Fighting Cock even the USAF.com web site doesn't have a Black-Body Rooster   UnUsed........inquire ( stored in gray cabinet ) - - - - 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron 67th Fighter Squadron 3 x variations of Modern 67th Insignia probably post-1991, Korean made-1980s(?), this unit deployed to Korea many times, UnUsed....35.00 Pelon backing, Asian made, UnUsed.......36.00 soft cloth backing material, could be Okinawan made(?), UnUsed......42.00 ( see WWII era  67th FS  patch ) - - - - partial History Constituted 67th Pursuit Squadron (Interceptor) on 20 Nov 1940. Activated on 15 Jan 1941. Redesignated: 67th Fighter Squadron on 15 May 1942; 67th Fighter Squadron, Single Engine, on 20 Aug 1943; 67th Fighter Squadron, Two Engine, on 24 May 1944; 67th Fighter Squadron, Single Engine, on 6 May 1946; 67th Fighter Squadron, Jet Propelled, on 17 Jul 1946; 67th Fighter Squadron, Single Engine, on 14 Mar 1947; 67th Fighter Squadron, Jet, on 10 Nov 1949; 67th Fighter-Bomber Squadron on 20 Jan 1950; 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron on 1 Jul 1958; 67th Fighter Squadron on 1 Oct 1991. Assignments 58th Pursuit (later, 58th Fighter) Group, 15 Jan 1941 (attached to Southwest Pacific Area, c. 26 Feb 1942; South Pacific Area, c. 15 Mar 1942; Americal Division, c. 28 Apr–2 Oct 1942); 347th Fighter Group, 3 Oct 1942; 18th Fighter (later, 18th Fighter-Bomber) Group, 1 Nov 1945 (attached to Air Task Group 5, Provisional, 27 Jan–17 Feb 1955; Air Task Force 13, Provisional, 1 Jul–1 Oct 1955; 18th Fighter-Bomber Wing, 1 Feb–30 Sep 1957); 18th Fighter-Bomber (later, 18th Tactical Fighter) Wing, 1 Oct 1957 (attached to 2d Air Division, 18 Feb–26 Apr 1965 and 16 Aug–23 Oct 1965); 39th Air Division, 15 Dec 1967; 475th Tactical Fighter Wing, 15 Jan 1968 (attached to Fifth Air Force ADVON, 7 Oct–8 Dec 1968, 3 Mar–3 Apr 1969, 2 Jun–2 Jul 1969, 30 Aug–1 Oct 1969, 1–18 Jan 1970, 16 Feb–2 Mar 1970, and 29 Mar–8 Apr 1970; Detachment 1, HQ 475th Tactical Fighter Wing, 8–12 Apr 1970, 10–24 May 1970, 21 Jun–4 Jul 1970, 18 Jul–25 Aug 1970, 15–29 Nov 1970, 10–22 Jan 1971, and 5–15 Feb 1971); 18th Tactical Fighter Wing, 15 Mar 1971 (attached to 3d Tactical Fighter Wing, 2 Jun–28 Jul 1972 and 8 Sep–16 Oct 1972; 327th Air Division, 8 Nov 1972–14 Jul 1973, 5–26 Aug 1973, 16 Sep– 7 Oct 1973, 28 Oct–18 Nov 1973, 9–30 Dec 1973, 20 Jan–10 Feb 1974, 2–23 Mar 1974, 13 Apr–4 May 1974, 25 May–15 Jun 1974, 2–27 Jul 1974, 16 Oct–1 Dec 1974, 9 Jan–20 Feb 1975, and 20 Apr–30 May 1975); 18th Tactical Fighter Group, 1 May 1978; 18th Tactical Fighter Wing, 11 Feb 1981; 18th Operations Group, 1 Oct 1991–. Stations Selfridge Field, MI, 15 Jan 1941; Baton Rouge, LA, 6 Oct 1941; Fort Dix, NJ, 19–20 Jan 1942; Camp Darley, Australia, 27 Feb 1942; Noumea, New Caledonia, 15 Mar 1942; Tontouta Afld, New Caledonia, 17 Mar 1942 (air echelon operated from Henderson Field, Guadalcanal, 22 Aug–22 Dec 1942 and 29 Jan–c. 9 Apr 1943); Oua Tom, New Caledonia, 24 Apr 1943 (air echelon operated from Port Morseby, New Guinea, 30 May–28 Jun 1943); Milne Bay, New Guinea, 17 Jun 1943; Woodlark Island, New Guinea, 23 Jul 1943 (air echelon operated from Munda, New Georgia, 28 Oct–16 Dec 1943); Russell Islands, 23 Jan 1944 (air echelon operated from Torokina, Bougainville, Solomon Islands, 2 Mar–3 Apr 1944; detachment of air echelon operated from Stirling Island, 8–25 May 1944; air echelon operated from Stirling Island, 18 Jul–16 Aug 1944); Middelburg Island, Dutch New Guinea, 15 Aug 1944; San Jose, Mindoro, 22 Feb 1945 (air echelon operated from Morotai, Molucca Islands, 12 Feb–21 Mar 1945); Puerto Princesa, Palawan, 6 Mar 1945 (air echelon operated from Laoag, Luzon, 9–28 Aug 1945); Zamboanga, Mindanao, c. Oct 1945; Laoag, Luzon, Oct 1945; Puerto Princesa, Palawan, 8 Feb 1946; Florida Blanca, Luzon, 17 Jul 1946; Clark Field (later, AFB), Luzon, 16 Sep 1947 (deployed at Kadena, Okinawa, 1–7 Mar 1949); Johnson AB, Japan, 24 Jul 1950; Ashiya, Japan, 30 Jul 1950; Pusan East, South Korea, 8 Sep 1950; Pyongyang East, North Korea, 21 Nov 1950; Suwon, South Korea, 1 Dec 1950; Chinhae, South Korea, c. 16 Dec 1950 (operated from Pusan West, South Korea, 27 Mar–c. 23 Apr 1951; Suwon Aux AB, South Korea, 7 Apr–c. 8 May 1951; Seoul, South Korea, 8 May– 9 Aug 1951 and 19 Aug–30 Sep 1951; and Hoengsong, South Korea, 1 Oct 1951–1 Jun 1952); Hoengsong, South Korea, 2 Jun 1952 (operated from Taegu AB, South Korea, 17–21 Sep 1952); Osan-ni, South Korea, 10 Jan 1953; Kadena AB, Okinawa, 30 Oct 1954 (deployed at Yontan Auxiliary AB, Okinawa, 10 Nov–11 Dec 1954; Chia Yi, Formosa, 27 Jan–17 Feb 1955 and 1 Jul–1 Oct 1955; Korat RTAFB, Thailand, 18 Feb–26 Apr 1965 and 16 Aug–23 Oct 1965); Misawa AB, Japan, 15 Dec 1967 (deployed at Taegu AB, South Korea, 7 Oct–8 Dec 1968, 3 Mar–3 Apr 1969, 2 Jun–2 Jul 1969, 30 Aug– 1 Oct 1969, 1–18 Jan 1970, 16 Feb–2 Mar 1970, and 29 Mar–8 Apr 1970; Kunsan AB, South Korea, 8–12 Apr 1970, 10–24 May 1970, 21 Jun–4 Jul 1970, 18 Jul–25 Aug 1970, 15–29 Nov 1970, 10–22 Jan 1971, and 5–15 Feb 1971); Kadena AB, Okinawa (later, Japan), 15 Mar 1971– (deployed at Kunsan AB, South Korea, 2 Jun–28 Jul 1972 and 8 Sep–16 Oct 1972; Ching Chaun Kang AB, Taiwan, 8 Nov 1972–14 Jul 1973, 5–26 Aug 1973, 16 Sep–7 Oct 1973, 28 Oct–18 Nov 1973, 9–30 Dec 1973, 20 Jan–10 Feb 1974, 2–23 Mar 1974, 13 Apr–4 May 1974, 25 May–15 Jun 1974, 2–27 Jul 1974, 16 Oct–1 Dec 1974, 9 Jan–20 Feb 1975, and 20 Apr–30 May 1975) Aircraft P–35, 1941; P–36, 1941; P–400, 1942; P–39, 1942–1944; P–38, 1944–1946; P(later, F)–51, 1946, 1948–1949, 1950–1953; P(later, F)–80, 1946–1947, 1949–1950; P(later, F)–47, 1946, 1947–1948; F–86, 1953–1957; F–100, 1957–1962; F–105, 1962–1967; F–4, 1968–1979; F–15, 1979–. Operations Replacement training, 1941. Air defense of New Caledonia, Mar–Oct 1942. Combat in South and Southwest Pacific, 24 Aug 1942–Jul 1944; combat in Southwest and Western Pacific, c. 15 Aug 1944–8 Aug 1945. Combat in Korea, 2 Aug 1950–27 Jul 1953. Combat in Southeast Asia, 18 Feb–26 Apr 1965 and 16 Aug–23 Oct 1965. Provided air defense in Far East region, 1968–. Campaign Streamers World War II: Guadalcanal; Northern Solomons; Bismarck Archipelago; New Guinea; Leyte; Luzon; Southern Philippines; Western Pacific; China Defensive; China Offensive; Air Combat, Asiatic-Pacific Theater. Korea: UN Defensive; UN Offensive; CCF Intervention; First UN Counteroffensive; CCF Spring Offensive; UN Summer-Fall Offensive; Second Korean Winter; Korea Summer-Fall, 1952; Third Korean Winter; Korea, Summer 1953. Vietnam: Vietnam Advisory; Vietnam Defensive. Decorations Presidential Unit Citation (Navy): Guadalcanal, Aug–Dec 1942. Distinguished Unit Citations: Netherlands East Indies, 7, 20 and 22 Nov 1944; Korea, 3 Nov 1950–24 Jan 1951; Korea, 22 Apr–8 Jul 1951. Presidential Unit Citation: Southeast Asia, 14 Apr–21 Oct 1965. Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards with Combat "V" Device: 1 Aug 1964–5 Jun 1965; 6 Jun 1965–31 Dec 1966. Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards: 1 Dec 1959–30 Nov 1960; 1 Sep 1962–31 Aug 1963; 1 Jan 1974–31 Dec 1975; 1 Sep 1978–30 Sep 1979; 1 Oct 1979–31 May 1980; 1 Jun 1981–31 May 1983; 1 Jun 1983–31 May 1984; 1 Jun 1984–31 May 1986; 1 Jun 1987–31 May 1989; 1 Jun 1989–31 May 1991. Philippine Presidential Unit Citation (WWII). Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citations: [2 Aug] 1950–31 Jan [1951]; 1 Feb 1951–31 Mar 1953. Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm: 1 Apr 1966–28 Jan 1973. Emblem A caricatured, White, fighting gamecock with Red comb and wattles, Yellow beak and feet, and tail having three feathers, Orange, Yellow, and Blue respectively, wearing a Blue Green, Light Blue Green, and Black, striped turtleneck sweater and Brown boxing gloves, facing toward sinister, while standing in front of a horizontal bar triparted Red, White, and Blue. COPYRIGHTED—Walt Disney. Approved on 8 Mar 1945

68th Fighter Interceptor Squadron Gray background patch from Itazuke, Japan Air Defense Mission in Southern Japan from: March 1952 – June 1, 1964 older 68th FTR INTCP SQDN, UnUsed......(sold) - - - - 68th TAC FTR SQDN with Gray Twill base cloth 68th Tactical Fighter Squadron, older Gray Twill with cheese cloth backing, RFU, Used......inquire 68th TFS "LIGHTNING LANCERS", UnUsed.......inquire 69th TFS "DRAGONS", Used.......24.00 - - - - 68th Tactical Fighter Squadron 68th TFS "LIGHTNING LANCERS", cut-edge, UnUsed.....38.00 68th Fighter Squadron, post-1991, Unused.....22.00 - - - - partial History Constituted 68th Pursuit Squadron (Interceptor) on 20 Nov 1940. Activated on 15 Jan 1941. Redesignated: 68th Fighter Squadron on 15 May 1942; 68th Fighter Squadron, Single Engine, on 20 Aug 1943; 68th Fighter Squadron, Two Engine, on 24 May 1944; 68th Fighter Squadron, Single Engine, on 8 Jan 1946; 68th Fighter Squadron (All Weather) on 20 Feb 1947; 68th Fighter Squadron (All Weather) August 10, 1948 68th Fighter-All Weather Squadron on 20 Jan 1950 68th FIS 25 Apr 1951 68th TFS July 25, 1964; Inactivated June 30, 1971 Activated September 30, 1973; Redesignated 68th FS November 1, 1991 Assignments Fifth Air Force, 24 Jun 1950 (remained attached to 8th Fighter-Bomber Group to 11 Aug 1950; attached to 49th Fighter-Bomber Group, 11 Aug–30 Sep 1950; 8th Fighter-Bomber Wing, 1 Oct–1 Dec 1950); 314th Air Division, 1 Dec 1950 (attached to 6160th Air Base Wing, 1 Dec 1950–); Japan Air Defense Force, 1 Mar 1952 (remained attached to 6160th Air Base Wing); Fifth Air Force, 1 Sep 1954 (remained attached to 6160th Air Base Wing to 20 Oct 1954; attached to 8th Fighter-Bomber Wing, 20 Oct 1954–1 Mar 1955); 43d Air Division, 1 Mar 1955; 41st Air Division, 1 Oct 1957 (attached to 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, 1 Dec 1961–); Fifth Air Force, 1 Jun 1962 (remained attached to 8th Tactical Fighter Wing to 15 Jun 1964); 32d Tactical Fighter Wing, 16 Jun 1964; 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, 25 Jul 1964 (attached to 6234th Tactical Fighter Wing, c. 27 Aug–6 Dec 1965); 831st Air Division, 6 Dec 1965 (attached to 479th Tactical Fighter Wing, 6 Dec 1965–15 May 1968); 479th Tactical Fighter Wing, 15 May 1968; 4531st Tactical Fighter Wing, 1 Oct 1968 (attached to 354th Tactical Fighter Wing, 20 Jun–9 Dec 1969); 31st Tactical Fighter Wing, 15 Oct 1970; 4403d Tactical Fighter Wing, 30 Oct 1970–30 Jun 1971. 405th Fighter Wing, 30 Sep 1973; 3d Tactical Fighter Wing, 16 Sep 1974; 347th Tactical Fighter Wing, 30 Sep 1975 (attached to86th Tactical Fighter Wing, 30 May–5 Jul 1990); 347th Operations Group, 1 May 1991–. Stations Itazuke, Japan, Sep 1946 (deployed at Miyazaki, Japan, 10–24 Aug 1947, and Tsuiki, Japan, 29 May–9 Jun 1948); Bofu AFB, Japan, 19 Oct 1948; Ashiya AFB, (later, AB), Japan, 3 May 1949; Itazuke AB, Japan, 1 Apr 1950–15 Jun 1964 (detachments operated at Kimpo, South Korea, 30 Nov 1950–c. Mar 1951 and 27 Jun–24 Aug 1951; at Suwon, South Korea, c. Mar–19 Apr 1951, 23–27 Jun 1951 and 24 Aug 1951–23 Mar 1952; at Taegu, South Korea, 19 Apr–23 Jun 1951; and at Misawa AB, Japan, 9 Apr 1951–12 Feb 1952; entire squadron deployed at Osan AB, South Korea, 18 Jul–c. Aug 1960, 6–16 Mar 1961, 12–22 Jun 1961, 10–21 Sep 1961, and c. 8–18 Dec 1961); George AFB, CA, 16 Jun 1964 (deployed at Korat RTAFB, Thailand, 27 Aug–24 Nov 1965, and at Ubon RTAFB, Thailand, c. 24 Nov–6 Dec 1965); Homestead AFB, FL, 1 Oct 1968 (deployed at Kunsan AB, South Korea, 20 Jun–9 Dec 1969); England AFB, LA, 30 Oct 1970–30 Jun 1971. Clark AB, Philippines, 30 Sep 1973–30 Sep 1975; Moody AFB, GA, 30 Sep 1975– (deployed at Ramstein AB, Germany, 30 May–5 Jul 1990) Aircraft F–82, 1949–1952; F–94, 1951–1954; F–80, 1953–1954; F–86, 1954–1960; F–102, 1959–1964; F–4, 1964–1968, 1968–1969, 1970; F–100, 1970–1971. F–4, 1975–1987; F–16, 1987 – Operations Combat in Korea, 27 Jun 1950–23 Mar 1952. Air defense of southern Japan, Mar 1952–1 Jun 1964. Combat in Southeast Asia, Aug–Dec 1965. Unmanned, 30 Sep 1973–30 Sep 1975. Deployed aircraft and personnel to Saudi Arabia, 26 Jun–22 Dec 1991

68th Bombardment Squadron (Medium) assigned to 44th Bombardment Wing   68th BS(M), flew B-47s from Lake Charles AFB, LA 1953-60, UnUsed......inquire

69th Bombardment Squadron   69th BS, looks 1960s(?), Unused..........inquire

70th TFS "WHITE KNIGHTS", 3.75", cheesecloth backing, Used........inquire 70th FS "DESERT KNIGHTS", Desert Storm Era, UnUsed.......inquire

71st Bombardment Squadron (Tactical) SEMPER PRIMUS patch approved June 21, 1956 - discontinued June 18, 1958   71st BS(TAC), large 5.25", UnUsed......inquire - - - - partial History saw WWII service Redesignated 71st Bombardment Squadron (Tactical) October 1, 1955 Redesignated 71st Tactical Missile Squadron June 18, 1958 Flew B-57s out of Laon AB, France Assigned to 38th Bombardment Group (later Wing)

71st Fighter Interceptor Squadron 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron - - - - 71st FIS Large insignia - 5 7/8" from top of flame to the border below the "71st" circa 1950 - 1971 flying: F-86, F-102, and F-106s   4 1/4" (vertical), RFU, Used......inquire - - - - 71st TAC. FTR. SQ., 4 5/8", UnUsed........inquire 71st TFS, scrapbook residue, UnUsed.........inquire 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron, Used.........inquire - - - - partial History Constituted as 71st Pursuit Squadron (Interceptor) on 14 Dec 1940. Activated on 1 Jan 1941. Redesignated 71st Pursuit Squadron (Fighter) on 12 Mar 1941; 71st Fighter Squadron (Twin Engine) on 15 May 1942; 71st Fighter Squadron, Two Engine, on 28 Feb 1944. Inactivated on 16 Oct 1945. Redesignated: 71st Fighter Squadron, Single Engine, on 5 Apr 1946; 71st Fighter Squadron, Jet Propelled, on 20 Jun 1946. Activated on 3 Jul 1946. Redesignated: 71st Fighter Squadron, Jet, on 15 Jun 1948; 71st Fighter-Interceptor Squadron on 16 Apr 1950; 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron on 1 Jul 1971; 71st Fighter Squadron on 1 Nov 1991. Assignments 1st Pursuit (later, 1st Fighter) Group, 1 Jan 1941–16 Oct 1945. 1st Fighter (later, 1st Fighter-Interceptor) Group, 3 Jul 1946 (attached to Eastern Air Defense Force, 15 Aug–24 Oct 1950; 30th Air Division, 25 Oct 1950–3 Jun 1951; 103d Fighter-Interceptor Group, 4 Jun 1951–6 Feb 1952); 4708th Defense (later, 4708th Air Defense) Wing, 6 Feb 1952; 500th Air Defense Group, 16 Feb 1953; 1st Fighter Group, 18 Aug 1955; 1st Fighter Wing, 1 Feb 1961; 328th Fighter Wing, 16 Jan 1967; 28th Air Division, 18 Jul 1968 (attached to 314th Air Division, c. 22 Dec 1968–c. 9 Jun 1969); 24th Air Division, 19 Nov 1969; 1st Tactical Fighter Wing, 1 Jul 1971 (attached to 1st Tactical Fighter Wing (Provisional), 7 Aug 1990–8 Mar 1991); 1st Operations Group, 1 Oct 1991–. Stations Selfridge Field, MI, 1 Jan 1940; San Diego NAS, CA, 9 Dec 1941; Los Angeles, CA, 12 Feb–20 May 1942; Goxhill, England, 10 Jun 1942; Ibsley, England, 24 Aug–23 Oct 1942; St Leu, Algeria, 8 Nov 1942; Tafaraoui, Algeria, 14 Nov 1942; Nouvion, Algeria, 21 Nov 1942; Maison Blanche, Algeria, 17 Dec 1942; Biskra, Algeria, 22 Dec 1942; Chateaudun-du-Rhumel, Algeria, 16 Feb 1943; Mateur, Tunisia, 28 Jun 1943 (detachments operated from Gerbini, Sicily, 5–18 Sep 1943, and Gambut, Libya, 5–15 Oct 1943); Djedeida, Tunisia, 31 Oct 1943; Monserrato, Sardinia, 29 Nov 1943; Gioia del Colle, Italy, 8 Dec 1943; Salsola, Italy, 9 Jan 1944 (detachments operated from Aghione, Corsica, 11–21 Aug 1944, and Vincenzo, Italy, 10 Jan–18 Feb 1945); Lesina, Italy, 14 Mar 1945; Marcianise, Italy, 26 Sep–16 Oct 1945. March Field, CA, 3 Jul 1946; George AFB, CA, 18 Jul 1950; Griffiss AFB, NY, 15 Aug 1950; Greater Pittsburgh Aprt, PA, 21 Oct 1950; Selfridge AFB, MI, 18 Aug 1955; Richards-Gebaur AFB, MO, 16 Jan 1967; Malmstrom AFB, MT, 18 Jul 1968 (deployed at Osan AB, South Korea, c. 22 Dec 1968–c. 9 Jun 1969); MacDill AFB, FL, 1 Jul 1971; Langley AFB, VA, 30 Jun 1975–(operated from King Abdul Aziz AB, Saudi Arabia, 7 Aug 1990–8 Mar 1991). Aircraft P–35, 1941; YP–43, 1941; P–38, 1941–1945. P–80, 1946–1949; F–86, 1949–1958; F–102, 1958–1960; F–106, 1960–1971; F–4, 1971–1975; F–15, 1976–. Operations Antisubmarine patrols, 15–30 Dec 1941; combat in ETO and MTO, 1 Sep 1942–3 May 1945. Air defense, Jul 1950–Jun 1971. F–4 replacement training, 1 Jul 1971–29 Jun 1975. Combat in Southwest Asia, Jan–Feb 1991.

72nd Bombardment Squadron Flew: B/RB-36s from 1951 - 1958 & B-52s from 1958 - 1963 DeActivated 1963   72nd BS, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed.......inquire - - - - partial History 1952 - 1958 assigned to the 5th SRW (later SBW) 1958 - 1963 assigned to 4134th Strategic Wing

72nd Fighter-Bomber Squadron circa 1956 - 1957, made in Germany   UnUsed.....(sold) - - - - 72nd FBS from the same collection as the above patch - but no scrapbook residue   UnUsed.......inquire ( see a 1950s vintage  416th FBS  patch ) - - - - 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

74th Tactical Fighter Squadron - - - - 74th TFS "FLYING TIGERS", 4.75", Unused.....(sold) Novelty/Fashion Patch(?), unusual colors, Used........inquire - - - - 74th FS "DEPLOYED" "DESERT HOGS", 4", UnUsed.......inquire 74th Fighter SQD "23D FIGHTER GP", UnUsed........inquire 74th Fighter SQ. "HOG DRIVER", UnUsed......inquire

75th Fighter Interceptor Squadron 75th Tactical Fighter Squadron FIS mission circa 1951 - 1969 Squadron InActive from 1969 - 1972 - - - - 75th Fighter Squadron, older ME, UnUsed........inquire Top Right - 75th Fighter Squadron....(sold) 75th Fighter Squadron, glue on front, stained, UnUsed........inquire Bottom Right - 75th Fighter Squadron, 4", scrapbook residue, UnUsed.........inquire - - - - 75th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, 4", Used........inquire 75th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, UnUsed.......inquire - - - - 1972 - 1991 Era as a TAC FTR Squadron 75th TFS "FLYING TIGERS", UnUsed......inquire 75th Tactical Fighter Squadron, UnUsed.......inquire

76th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron circa 1955 - 1963 Northrup F-89 Scorpion  &  Convair F-102A Delta Dagger era 76th FIS, F-89 Scorpion era, scrapbook residue on back, 4 7/8", UnUsed......(sold) 76th FIS, older ME, scrapbook residue on back, Unused....(sold) partial 76th FIS History 76th FIS patch on the left was worn by one Veteran through May of 1963; purchased from Sentry Cleaners outside the Holyoke Gate Right patch became available in late '62 or early '63 - - - - 76th Tactical Fighter Squadron circa 1972 - 1992 LTV (Northrup) A-7 Corsair II  and  Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II era 76th Tactical Fighter Squadron, early 1970s, UnUsed......inquire 76th TFS, pre-1992, UnUsed.....inquire

77th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy)   ( Hard to determine the correct orientation of this patch - The used patch was apparently worn as shown, due to the Harness wear marks ) 77th BS(H), late-1950s to early-1960s cream-back, UnUsed......inquire bottom - 1960s era, removed from flight jacket, harness wear marks at 1600 & 2000, Used........inquire Plastic back, early-1970s style, scrap book residue on back, Unused.......inquire - - - - partial History Redesignated: 77th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy) October 1 1955; 77th BS September 1 1991 Assignments 28th Strategic Reconnaissance (later 28th Bombardment) Wing June 16 1952; 28th OPS GP September 1 1991 Stations Rapid City AAFld (later Rapid City AFB, then renamed Ellsworth AFB), SD April 17 1947 Aircraft RB-36 1950-1957; B-52 1957-1966, 1966-1968, 1968-1969, 1970-1986; B-1, 1987-1995 Operations In late 1956, SAC formulated plans to convert the 28th BW(H) and its component bomber units, including the 77th BS(H), from B-36s to the new B-52s. First B-52Ds arrived June 14 1957 and were assigned to the 77th. In September 1966 the 77th began rotational deployment to SEA for missions in Vietnam. Over the next 9 years, the unit was involved in 3 SEA Deployments; B-52Gs replaced the D-models in 1971

77th Tactical Fighter Squadron   ( early TFS era, circa 1958 - 1960(?) )   77th TFS, 4 3/8", cheesecloth backing, RFU, F-100 era, Used......(sold) - - - - 77th TFS, F-100D & F era, circa 1958 - 1969, UnUsed......inquire 77th TAC FTR SQ. "GAMBLERS", Older 4.25" insignia, RFU, Excellent Condition, Used......inquire 77th TAC FTR SQ., made by ACE Novelty in Japan, RFU, soiled to the right of the 7-of-Spades, Used.......(sold) - - - - Made by ACE Novelty of Tokyo   soiling on front, looks UnUsed.......(sold) - - - - 77th TAC FTR SQ "THE WORLD'S GREATEST", circa 1974 (was named the "Top Tactical Fighter Squadron" in USAFE), older plastic back, UnUsed.......(sold) 77th TFS, Velcro backed, pre-1992, F-111E Aardvark era, Used.......37.00 77th Fighter Squadron "75 Years 1918 - 1993", Velcro Backed, RFU, Used.....(sold) - - - - 77th TFS Arc(Tab)   Metallic( "Bullion" ) Silver thread, Looks Japan made, UnUsed.....inquire  - - - - partial History Redesignated: 77th Tactical Fighter Squadron on 8 Jul 1958; 77th Fighter Squadron on 1 Oct 1991; Inactivated on 30 Sep 1993; ReActivated on 1 January 1994 Assignments 20th Fighter-Bomber (later, 20th Tactical Fighter) Wing, 8 Feb 1955 (attached to 39th Tactical Group, 1–31 Aug 1990 and Feb 1991); 20th Operations Group, 31 Mar 1992–30 Sep 1993; 20th Operations Group, 1 January 1994– Stations Shepherds Grove, England, 9 Aug 1955; Wethersfield, England, 27 Apr 1956; RAF Upper Heyford, England, c. 1 May 1970–30 Sep 1993 (deployed at Incirlik AB, Turkey, 1–31 Aug 1990 and Feb 1991); Shaw AFB, SC, 1 Jan 1994– Flew: F–84 1948–1957;  F–100D & F 1957–1970;  F–111E 1970–1993:  F-16 1994- Operations: Combat in Southwest Asia, Feb 1991

78th Fighter Squadron WWII multi-layered Felt patch with chain-stitching click on picture for listing on WWII USAAC & USAAF page - - - - 78th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron Lighter Bushmaster's   Older ACE Lighter made in Japan, minor wear, Used.......75.00 - - - - 78th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron Left - 78th FIS, Nice older patch, UnUsed...(sold) Right - 78th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 4" Thai made from the F-4 era, UnUsed......inquire (Why this patch was made in Thailand has not been nailed-down but I suspect some Pilot going to, or from, the 78th had it made) - - - - 78th TFS, "BUSHMASTERS 1992 Return to CONUS", A-10 era, plastic back, 32.00 History   Organized as 78th Aero Squadron 28 Feb 1918; Redesignated Squadron A, Taliaferro Field, TX, 23 Jul 1918; Demobilized on 15 Nov 1918; Reconstituted and consolidated (25 Apr 1933) with 78th Observation Squadron, which was constituted on 18 Oct 1927; Redesignated 78th Pursuit Squadron 8 May 1929; Activated 1 Apr 1931; Inactivated on 1 Sep 1937;  Redesignated 78th Pursuit Squadron (Interceptor) 22 Dec 1939; Activated 1 Feb 1940; Redesignated: 78th Fighter Squadron 15 May 1942; 78th Fighter Squadron (Single Engine) 20 Aug 1943; Inactivated on 15 Oct 1946;   Redesignated 78th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron on 11 Sep 1952; Activated on 1 Nov 1952; Redesignated: 78th Fighter-Bomber Squadron on 1 Apr 1954; 78th Tactical Fighter Squadron 8 Jul 1958;  Inactivated 1 May 1992; Redesignated 78th Fighter Squadron 22 Dec 1993; Activated 1 Jan 1994 Assignments Unkn, 28 Feb–15 Nov 1918. 20th Pursuit Group (attached to 6th Composite Group), 1 Apr 1931; 3d Attack Wing (attached to 6th Composite Group), 15 Jun 1932; 16th Pursuit Group, 1 Dec 1932–1 Sep 1937. 18th Pursuit (later, 18th Fighter) Group, 1 Feb 1940; 15th Fighter Group, 16 Mar 1943–15 Oct 1946. 81st Fighter-Interceptor (later, 81st Fighter-Bomber) Group, 1 Nov 1952 (attached to 81st Fighter-Interceptor Wing, c. 22 Apr 1954–7 Feb 1955); 81st Fighter-Bomber (later, 81st Tactical Fighter) Wing, 8 Feb 1955–1 May 1992. 20th Operations Group, 1 Jan 1994– Stations Waco, TX, 28 Feb 1918; Taliaferro Field, TX, 28 Feb–15 Nov 1918. France Field, Canal Zone, 1 Apr 1931; Albrook Field, Canal Zone, 15 Oct 1932–1 Sep 1937. Wheeler Field, TH, 1 Feb 1940; Kaneoke, TH, c. 9 Dec 1941; Midway, 23 Jan 1943; Barking Sands, TH, 23 Apr 1943; Haliewa Field, TH, 31 Jul 1943; Stanley Field, TH, 6 Jan 1944; Mokuleia Field, TH, c. 1 Apr 1944; Bellows Field, TH, 8 Jun 1944–24 Jan 1945; South Field, Iwo Jima, 2 Mar 1945; Bellows Field, TH, 25 Nov 1945; Wheeler Field, TH, 9 Feb–15 Oct 1946. RAF Shepherds Grove, England, 1 Nov 1952; RAF Sculthorpe, England, 31 May 1956; RAF Shepherds Grove, England, 3 May 1957; RAF Woodbridge, England, 22 Dec 1958–1 May 1992. Shaw AFB, SC, 1 Jan 1994– Aircraft Included: JN–4, JN–6, & S–4(?) circa 1918; Not equipped 1931–1932; P–12 1932–1936; not equipped 1936–1937; P–26 1940; P–36 1940–1941; P–40 1941–1944; P–39 1942; P–47 1944–1945; P–51 1944–1946;  F–86 1952–1955; F–84 1954–1958; F–101 1958–1966; F–4 1965–1979; A–10 1979–1992 Operations Pilot training 28 Feb–15 Nov 1918; Patrols over Pacific, Jan 1942–Dec 1944; Combat Southwest Pacific, 10 Mar–14 Aug 1945 Honors Campaign Streamers. World War II: Central Pacific; Air Offensive, Japan; Air Combat, Asiatic-Pacific Theater. Decorations Distinguished Unit Citation: Japan, 7 Apr 1945. Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards: 1 Jul 1961–30 Jun 1963; 1 Jun 1966–31 May 1968; 1 Jul 1968–30 Jun 1970; 1 Jul 1976–30 Jun 1978; 1 Jul 1979–30 Jun 1981; 1 Jul 1981–30 Jun 1983; 1 Jun 1989–31 May 1991; 1 Jun 1991–(1 May 1992) Emblem A Blue disc with wide Yellow Border, Bushmaster’s head proper, Approved September 14 1933

79th Tactical Fighter Squadron   79th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 4 7/8", UnUsed..(sold) 79th TAC FTR SQD, UnUsed.......inquire - - - - 79th TFS, Asian made(?), pre-Desert Storm, UnUsed.....inquire 79th TFS, pre-1992, Unused......inquire - - - - 79th TFS "NATO TIGERS" "Hard to be Humble", scrapbook residue on back, Unused.......inquire partial History Flew F–100s from 1957–1970 In 1970, the 79th TFS rejoined the 20th TFW at RAF Station Upper Heyford and converted to the  the F-111 In January 1991 (as part of Joint Task Force Proven Force at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey) the 79th became the first squadron to employ the F-111E in combat while supporting operation Desert Storm. The "Loco Squadron" flew 293 combat sorties without sustaining a loss. Redesignated 79th Fighter Squadron October 1, 1991; Inactivated April 1993 Reactivated at Shaw Air Force Base, SC January 3, 1994 flying F-16s

80th Tactical Fighter Squadron   - - - -   80th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Large "Headhunters" made in Japan, 1960s era,  UnUsed........inquire 80th TAC FTR SQDN, Japan made, maker's glue on back, UnUsed.........inquire - - - - 80th TFS in Thailand   80th TFS, Thai made, scrapbook residue on back, Unused....inquire - - - -   Top Patch:  80th Tactical Fighter Squadron, made in Thailand, scrapbook residue on back, Used.....(sold) Bottom-Left Patch:  80th Tactical Fighter Squadron (TFS), made in Korea, UnUsed......inquire Bottom-Right Patch:  80th Tactical Fighter Squadron (TFS), made in Korea, Used........inquire - - - - partial History Redesignated 80 FS(Single Engine) 14 Jan 1947; Activated 20 Feb 1947; Redesignated: 80th FS(Jet) 1 Jan 1950; 80 BS 20 Jan 1950; 80 TFS 1 Jul 1958; 80th FS 3 Feb 1992 Assignments: 41st AD 18 Jun 1964 (attached to 2d AD 30 Oct–29 Dec 1964); 6441st TFW 1 Apr 1965 (attached to 2d AD 27 Jun–26 Aug 1965); 41st AD 15 Nov 1966 Stationed: Yokota AB, Japan, 13 May 1964 (deployed at Korat RTAFB, Thailand 30 Oct–29 Dec 1964; Takhli RTAFB, Thailand, 27 Jun–26 Aug 1965 Aircraft: F–105, 1963–1968; F–4, 1968–1971, 1971–1981; F–16, 1981–

81st Fighter-Bomber Squadron ( 1953 to 1958 ) 81st FTR. BMR. SQ., 4 3/4", F-86 & F-100 era....(sold) - - - -  81st Tactical Fighter Squadron ( F-4 Wild Weasel Unit ) - - - -   4 1/8", RFU, Used.......inquire probably made in Germany, harness rub on the border, RFU, Used......inquire - - - - F-4G Wild Weasel Patches 81st TFS WW SAM Busters, paper backing, UnUsed.......inquire 81st TAC FTR SQ, Wild Weasel Unit, paper backing, Unused......inquire F-4G Wild Weasel "SOUTHERN WATCH ROUND II", 4 3/8", UnUsed........inquire   - - - - 81st Fighter Squadron ( A/OA-10 Warthog Unit ) 81st FS "CEREAL KILLERS" deployed to Aviano AFB, Italy for Operation "DENY FLIGHT", UnUsed......(sold) - - - - partial History Redesignated 81st FBS November 15, 1952; Activated January 1, 1953; 81st TFS July 8, 1958;  81st FS October 1, 1991 Assignments 50th Fighter-Bomber Group 1 January 1953; 50th Fighter-Bomber (later, 50th Tactical Fighter) Wing, 8 Dec 1957; 86th Tactical Fighter Wing, 15 July 1971; 52d Tactical Fighter (later, 52d Fighter) Wing 15 January 1973; 52d Operations Group 31 March 1992– Stations: Clovis AFB, NM 1 Jan–22 Jul 1953; Hahn AB, Germany 10 Aug 1953; Toul/Rosieres AB, France 10 Jul 1956; Hahn AB, Germany, 10 Dec 1959; Zweibrucken AB, Germany 15 Jun 1971; Spangdahlem AB, Germany 15 Jan 1973– Flew: F–51s, F–86s, F–100s, F–4s, F–16s, A/AO-10s Operations: Deployed in Desert Storm to Shaik Isa, Bahrain, September 1990 – June 1991 additional History With the 1993 restructuring of the Air Force, the 52nd FW reconfigured its fighter squadrons. The 22nd and 23rd Fighter Squadrons were assigned the F-16 aircraft while the 81st Fighter Squadron received A/OA-10s. 53rd FS relocated with it’s F-15C aircraft from Bitburg AFB to Spangdahlem on Feb. 25 1994. The 52nd Fighter Wing had four fighter squadrons and one air control squadron assigned. The wing has supported two operations in Iraq and Bosnia flying F-4Gs, A-10s, F-16s and F-15s deployed to Incirlik AB, in support of Operation Provide Comfort and Operation Northern Watch. Starting July 1993, the 52nd FW deployed A-10, F-15 and F-16 aircraft to Aviano Air Base, Italy.

82nd Fighter Interceptor Squadron (82nd FIS) (1950s - 1960s) 82nd FTR INTCP SQ, 1950s era, Used..........inquire Bottom - 82nd FTR INTCP SQ, 4.5" Japan made for the Pueblo/SEA deployments, Used.....inquire 82nd FTR INTCP SQ, Japan made(?) gauze backing, Far East deployment(?), Used......inquire

82nd FIS Forward - Grouping for the USS Pueblo Crisis 82nd Fighter Interceptor Squadron went to Suwon(K-13), Korea in January 1968 and established a "Forward" Unit with the motto of "WE TRY HARDER"...........(sold)

82nd Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron "Strafin Saints" click on picture for details

83rd Fighter Squadron   83rd Fighter Squadron, 1970s, UnUsed...inquire

84th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron   4.25", Pilot's 84th FIS patch and his Name Tape, cheesecloth backing, RFU, Used.....inquire 4", Pilot's 84th FIS patch and his Name Tape, cheesecloth backing, RFU, Used.....inquire - - - - Larger 4.5" 84th FIS   84th FIS, UnUsed.........inquire 84th FTR-INTCP SQDN, UnUsed.....inquire - - - -   Det 1, 84th FIS Decal DET 1 located at George AFB July 1, 1975 – June 30, 1981 ( perfect for your Helmet ) 84th Fighter INTCP. SQDN. 2 3/16" DECAL, as you can see it is UnUsed...(2 in stock)...inquire 84th DET 1, 84th FIS, 2 3/16" DECAL, UnUsed...(2 in stock)...inquire - - - - Detachment One's partial History; from a long-time Collector: "The 84th was assigned to Hamilton AFB, CA when it was Redesignated a FIS in January 1950 At Hamilton it provided an alert function at varying levels There was an Alert Operating Location (while stationed at Hamilton AFB) as a joint operation (maybe a Wing Detachment or at least an Operating Location) of the 83rd FIS & 84th FIS at the Siskiyou County Airport from November 1962 – January 1964 (for the Cuban Missile Crisis). It was then taken over by the 82nd FIS from October 1965 until the Siskiyou Alert Facility was closed in July 1971 (the alert function probably ended before the Jul y 1971 facility closure). The 84th FIS moved from Hamilton AFB (San Rafael Airport) to Castle AFB, CA in September 1973 where it provided an Air Defense Alert function. The 84th FIS picked up the alert commitment at George AFB, CA on January 7, 1974 and officially became Detachment 1, 84th FIS at George AFB as of July 1, 1975 – June 30, 1981. The George AFB location is the site attributed with producing the DET 1, 84th FIS insignia. The 84th FIS was redesignated a FITS on July 1, 1981 and ended all of its’ alert operations. George AFB is the only official detachment I’ve seen reference to in any 84th FIS and or Det 1 histories, records, and letters I have gotten over the years. The 84th FIS certainly provided alert aircraft at various locations as back fill, deployment or training operations; although they may have been loosely referred to as a det they weren’t officially one." ( I have altered some of the above verbage ) - -  Detachment One partial History from Veterans/Collectors    - - Det 1 , 84th FIS was at Siskiyou County Airport, Montague, California. (It was also know as Detachment 1, 78th Fighter (Interceptor) Wing)   also based at Hamilton AFB, San Rafael, CA circa 1965 to 1972, flying F101 Voodoo's Det 1 was active at March AFB, CA  circa 1975-78 era (probably longer) Maintained 2 x "ALERT BIRDS" 24-7, probably F-106s DET 1 stationed at Kingsley Field, OR in 1973 and George AFB in 1976 ( If you have more, or different,  info on DET 1,  let me know ) - - - - 84th FIS, factory glue bleed-through on the upper-right, UnUsed......inquire 84th FIS, 4", Used.....inquire - - - - 84th FIS, 4", scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed......inquire Subdued with cheesecloth backing, RFU, Used.......inquire 84th FTR INTCP SQ, UnUsed......inquire partial History Redesignated 84th FIS January 20, 1950 Assigned: 78th Fighter Wing February 1, 1961; 1st Fighter Wing December 31, 1969; 26th Air Division October 1, 1970 Stationed: Hamilton AFB, CA November 24, 1948; Castle AFB, CA September 1, 1973 Aircraft: F-101 1959-1968;  F-106 1968

87th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron VIGILANTIA EST PAX F-86 to F-101 era   87th FIS, older design ( prior to the 11th FIS "Bull" design ), RFU, Used......inquire - - - - post-1968 Insignia design taken from the 11th FIS insignia 87th FIS, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed....inquire 87th FTR INTCP SQDN, 5.75", RFU, border frayed - upper-right, Used.....inquire 87th FTR INTCP SQ, pre-1986, UnUsed.......inquire Redesignated 87th FIS September 11 1952;  Inactivated on 8 Sep 1955; Activated on 8 Apr 1956; 11th FIS Redesignated 87th FIS in September 1968, 87th FIS adopted an insignia similar to the 11th FIS'  Inactivated on 1 Oct 1985 Assigned: Detroit Air Defense Sector, 8 Apr 1959; 34th Air Division, 1 Apr 1966; 343d Fighter Group, 30 Sep 1968; 23d Air Division, 28 Aug 1970; 21st Air Division, 1 Aug 1981; 24th Air Division, 23 Sep 1983–1 Oct 1985 Stationed: Sioux City Muni Aprt, IA 1 Nov 1952;  Bentwaters RAF Station, England 13 Dec 1954–8 Sep 1955; Lockbourne AFB, OH 8 Apr 1956; Duluth Intl Aprt, MN 30 Sep 1968; K.I. Sawyer AFB, MI 1 May 1971–1 Oct 1985 Aircraft:  F-86 1953-1958; F–102 1958–1960;  F–101 1960–1968;  F–106A 1968–1985

88th Reconaissance Squadron "ROUGH RIDER" DIs from the estate of Colonel Howard F. Bronson Meyer of New York, Used.....inquire Meyer of New York, Used.....inquire (  see the Colonel's  6th BG  and  7th BG  DIs  ) ( also on htm page ) ( stored in site done box ) 88th RS insignia on the side of an O-35 at Hamilton Field, California 1936 - 1940 era

88th Flying Training Squadron   89th Flying Training Squadron 88th FTS, 4 7/8", gauze backing, UnUsed.....53.00 89th FLY  TNG  SQ, UnUsed.....54.00 88th and 89th History: Redesignated May 25 1972 as 88th & 89th Flying Training Squadrons and Activated January 1 1973 Assigned 80th Flying Training Wing January 1 1973– Stationed at Sheppard AFB, Texas January 1 1973– Mission: Undergraduate Pilot training (foreign and U. S.)/etc. - - - - for  Training Classes  folow this link

90th Tactical Fighter Squadron (Flew: F–4 1973–1991;  F–15 1991– ) Top-Left - 90th TFS, a PACAF Wild Weasel unit under the 3rd Tactical Fighter Wing at Clark AFB, PI, Flew F-4C and G models, Asian made, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed.............48.00 Top-Right - 90th Fighter Squadron, F-15 era, post-September 26 1991, UnUsed..........24.00 Bottom-Left - 90th TFS "DICEMEN PHANTOMS PHOREVER", F-4 era, Unused........28.00 Bottom-Right - 90th TFS, PI made neckscarf (good quality), F-4 Phantom era, UnUsed.......(sold) Redesignated: 90th Tactical Fighter Squadron July 8 1973; 90th Fighter Squadron September 26 1991 Stationed: Clark AB, Philippines, 15 Dec 1972;  Elmendorf AFB, AK, 29 May 1991–

3 Variations of the 91st TRS Flew RF-4Cs for the 67th TAC RECON Wing   91st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron,CE looks 1960s to early-1970s, Unused......48.00 91st TAC RECON SQDN, cut-edge(CE) with plastic back, UnUsed.....28.00 91st TAC RECON SQ, ME, pre-1992, Unused.....22.00 Unit DeActivated 1991 at Bergstrom AFB ( see 67th TRW  patches )

91st Tactical Fighter Squadron - - - - 91st TFS, circa 1960s 91st TFS, 4 1/8" wide disc, RFU, Used..........inquire - - - - 91st TFS "Blue Streaks", 4", 1980s(?), UnUsed...(sold) 91st TFS, 1980s(?), Unused...(sold) 91st TFS "BLUE STREAKS" "1992 RETURN TO CONUS", UnUsed.....inquire - - - - partial History Unit flew F-4s in the 1960 - 1970 era for the 81st TFW at RAF Bentwaters, probably stood down in 1992(?) Very little info on this unit

92nd Tactical Fighter Squadron 93rd Tactical Fighter Squadron 92nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed..(sold) 93rd Tactical Fighter Squadron "MAKOS", probably late 1970s era, scrapbook residue on back, some of the scrapbook glue is also on the front around the "A" in TAC, UnUsed......36.00 93rd TAC FTR SQ (93rd TFS), circa 1980s, plastic back, UnUsed...25.00 92nd TFS Redesignated 92nd Tactical Fighter Squadron 1958 - DeActivated 1993 Flew A-10 Thunderbolt IIs out of Bentwaters RAF for the 81st TFW 93rd TFS Redesignated 93 Tactical Fighter Squadron February 23 1978; Activated in the Reserve October 1 1978; Assigned 915th TFG October 1 1978; 482nd TFW April 1 1981; Stationed Homestead AFB, Florida October 1 1978- Flew: F-4s 1978-1989; F-16s 1989-

93rd Bombardment Squadron     93rd BS, 4" wide, design based on WWI emblem, UnUsed..........(sold) - - - - partial History assigned to 19th Bombardment and 4239th Strategic Wings 93rd BS (Medium) flew B-47s circa 1948 - 1961:  93rd BS (Heavy) B-52s circa 1961 - 1963

95th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron 95th Fighter Squadron 95th FIS, circa 1960s, UnUsed.......inquire 9th FTR INTCP SQ, pre-1973, UnUsed......inquire 9th Fighter Squadron, post-1991, Unused......inquire partial History Redesignated 95th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron on 11 Sep 1952. Activated on 1 Nov 1952. Inactivated on 31 Jan 1973. Redesignated 95th Fighter-Interceptor Training Squadron on 15 Aug 1974. Activated on 1 Sep 1974. Redesignated 95th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron on 1 Apr 1988; Redesignated 95th Fighter Squadron on 1 Nov 1991.

96th Bombardment Squadron (Medium) "THE DEVIL'S OWN"   pre-April 1963 96th BS(M), RFU, Used.....inquire larger 4 3/8" pre-April 1963,  4 x abrasion holes, RFU, Used.....inquire ( wear holes: behind right hand, on back of head above bomb, on each side of the word "DEVIL'S" ) - - - - modern 96th Bomb Squadron, UnUsed......28.00 partial History Organized as 96th Aero Squadron on 20 Aug 1917. Redesignated: 96th Squadron (Bombardment) on 14 Mar 1921; 96th Bombardment Squadron on 25 Jan 1923; 96th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy) on 6 Dec 1939; 96th Bombardment Squadron, Heavy, c. 6 Mar 1944. Inactivated on 28 Feb 1946. Redesignated 96th Bombardment Squadron(Very Heavy) April 5, 1946.; Activated July 1, 1947 Redesignated 96th BS(M) May 28, 1948; Discontinued and Deactivated April 1, 1963 Redesignated 96th BS September 28, 1993; Activated October 1, 1993 Assignments 1st Day Bombardment Group, Sep–Nov 1918; unkn, Nov 1918–Sep 1919; 1st Day Bombardment (later, 2d Bombardment) Group, 18 Sep 1919–28 Feb 1946 (attached to 1st Surveillance Group, 12 Nov 1919–10 Jan 1921, and to 1st Provisional Air Brigade, May–Oct 1921) 2d Bombardment Group, 1 Jul 1947; (attached to 2d Bombardment Wing, 10 Feb 1951–15 Jun 1952) 2d Bombardment Wing, 16 Jun 1952–1 Apr 1963. 2d Operations Group, 1 Oct 1993 – Stations Kelly Field, TX, 20 Aug–7 Oct 1917; Clermont-Ferrand, France, 16 Nov 1917; Amanty, France, 18 May 1918; Maulan, France, 23 Sep 1918; Colombey-les-Belles, France, 10 Jan 1919; St Denis de Pile, France, 13 Feb 1919; Libourne, France, 12–16 Apr 1919; Mitchel Field, NY, 2 May 1919; Ellington Field, TX, 26 May 1919; Camp Furlong, NM, c. 28 Jun 1919; Fort Bliss, TX, 3 Jul 1919 (flight operated from Douglas, AZ, c. 10 Aug 1919–10 Jan 1920); Kelly Field, TX, 12 Jan 1920 (operated from Langley Field, VA, 20 May–26 Oct 1921); Langley Field, VA, 30 Jun 1922; Ephrata, WA, 29 Oct 1942; Glasgow, MT, 29 Nov 1942–14 Mar 1943; Navarin, Algeria, 25 Apr 1943; Chateaudun-du-Rhumel, Algeria, 27 Apr 1943; Ain M’lila, Algeria, 17 Jun 1943; Massicault, Tunisia, 30 Jul 1943; Amendola, Italy, c. 10 Dec 1943; Foggia, Italy, c. 20 Oct 1945–28 Feb 1946. Andrews Field, MD, 1 Jul 1947; Davis-Monthan Field (later, AFB), AZ, 24 Sep 1947; Chatham AFB, GA, 1 May 1949; Hunter AFB, GA September 29, 1950 – April 1, 1963 (deployed at Bassingbourne RAF Station 4 May–24 Sep 1951; Upper Heyford RAF 4 Sep–3 Dec 1952; Sidi Slimane Afld, French Morocco, 11 Aug–20 Sep 1954 and 6 Jul–24 Aug 1956) Barksdale AFB, LA, 1 Oct 1993 – Aircraft B–17 1942–1945; B–29 1947–1950; B–50 1949–1954; B–47 1954–1963 Operations Combat as a day bombardment unit with the French Eighth and American First Army, 12 Jun–4 Nov 1918. Mexican border patrol, Aug 1919–10 Jan 1920; participated in demonstrations of the effectiveness of aerial bombardment on warships, Jun–Sep 1921, and 5 Sep 1923; good-will flights to South America, 1938–1939. Antisubmarine patrols, 8 Dec 1941–c. 28 Oct 1942; combat in MTO and ETO, 28 Apr 1943–1 May 1945. Strategic bombardment training, 1 Jul 1947–1 Apr 1963

96th Flying Training Squadron   "NO LOSS" Flight, 96th FTS, 92nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, RFU, Used.....inquire "WARLOCK" Flight, 96th FTS, 92nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, RFU, Used.......inquire - - - - "SUNDANCE" Flight, metal plaque PLATE, Used......inquire "SCAT PACK" Flight, cheesecloth-plastic backing, RFU, Used......inquire

97th Flying Training Squadron   97th FTS "BOYSAN" Flight, RFU, larger, older, cheescloth backing, Used.......inquire

98th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron   98th FIS, pre-1969 era, wing span 3.75", scrapbook residue on back, Unused.....inquire partial History The 98th FTR INTCP SQ was activated March 1956 at Dover AFB flying F-89Ds Re-equipped with: F-89Hs and Js in 1957 flew F-94Cs circa 1957-58, maybe earlier? Transition to F-101Bs completed in mid-1959 Relocated, July 1963, to Suffolk County AFB Deactivated September 30, 1968

99th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron Successor Unit to the 4028th SRS and 349th SRS   - - - - 99th SRS, 4 5/8", post-1976, Asian made, UnUsed......(sold) ( see the older 4028th SRS patch on 300th and Up Squadrons page  ) - - - - 99th SRS (OL-RU) at U-Tapao "Southeast Asia High-Flier" ( patch was designed and worn while the unit (4028th & 349th SRSs) was in Vietnam; also worn in Thailand )    U-2 "Southeast Asia High-Flier", Thailand made, UnUsed......inquire ( also on Aircraft page ) - - - - 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 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 ( see  100th SRW  patch ) Good site for U-2 and SR-71 RECON:  http://www.blackbirds dot net/index.html

101st Tactical Fighter Squadron Massachusetts Air National Guard   101st TFS, 1958 - 1960s era, scrapbook residue onback, UnUsed.....(sold) Received: F-86s in 1958, F-84s in 1964, F-100s in 1971

112th Tactical Fighter Squadron   3 5/8", made on Okinawa, could have been a Pilot on Active Duty for the Vietnam era, RFU puckered from washing (common for an OKI patches), Used......inquire - - - - partial History Redesignated: FIS in 1955, TFS in 1962 may have flown F-100s in the RVN Era

116th Fighter Interceptor Squadron     118th Fighter Interceptor Squadron ( see  103rd FIG  for more patches )  116th FIS, Older 4" cheesecloth backing patch, Used......inquire 116th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, heavy scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed......inquire 118th FIS "SUPER SABRE  HUN  CONN ANG", older ME, flew F-100s from 1960-65, UnUsed........inquire (This patch was labeled by the Pilot as "118th FIS", most 118th FS patches are listed under the 103rd FG ) ( see 116th FIS successor unit, the 116th AREFS  )

119th Fighter Interceptor Squadron (177th Fighter Group - New Jersey ANG), UnUsed.......inquire 121st TFS/113th TFW (District of Columbia ANG) "PHANTOM FIGHTER F4D", UnUsed......inquire (older version of 121st patch; later one had a Red Border and plastic back)

124th Tactical Fighter Squadron A-7D, Ugly...but Well Hung A-7D, heavyweight yellow paper backing, UnUsed.....inquire 124th TFS "Bird" patch, Unused......inquire 124th TAC FTR SQD, pre-1993, Unused......inquire

127th Tactical Fighter Squadron   127th TAC FTR SQDN "127th Observation Squadron 1941 - 1991", 50th Anniversary Insignia, UnUsed.....inquire see  184th Tactical Fighter Training Group

128th Tactical Fighter Squadron Georgia Air National Guard   Cat with Bomb, circa 1970s flying F-100s, UnUsed........inquire

131st Tactical Fighter Squadron   RFU, Used.....inquire - - - - 131st TFS "Death Vipers" Large 8" Back Patch   pre-March 1992 131st TFS, A-10A Warthog era, UnUsed........inquire - - - - 131st Fighter Squadron, 104th Fighter Wing "Operation Deliberate Force"  September 1995 "If you want the rest, ask the Serbs to return it!"     Listen-UP!!!   This is only ONE A-37 Warthog Casing for sale! 30mm casing with Squadron added personal data label ("Trench Art"?), Used once..(one casing).......66.00 Got A-10A Warthogs in 1979, still flying the Best!  Participated in: Desert Storm, Restore Hope, Deny Flight, Deliberate Force

132nd Fighter Interceptor Squadron Maine ANG   5" "flocked" patch, UnUsed......inquire 132nd FIS, 1960s era, looks Used but I don't see any stitch holes.........inquire ( this is the most lopsided patch I have ever seen! ) - - - - partial History Redesignated 132nd FIS in 1951 Redesignated 132nd AREFS in 1976 Aircraft 1954 = F-94As 1957 = F-89Ds 1969 = F-102As 1969 = F-101B/Fs 1976 = KC-135As

138th Tactical Fighter Squadron "The Boys from Syracuse" 138th TFS, large 6" wide, F-86H era 1958 - 1970, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed....inquire 138th TFS "GO UGLY EARLY", pre-1990 A-10A era, UnUsed....(sold) partial History Redesignated TFS in 1958; assigned to 174th TFG in 1962 Flew F-86Hs from 1958 - 1970 Flew A-37Bs from 1970 - 1979 Flew A-10As from 1979 - 1989

141st Tactical Fighter Squadron "TIGERS"   141st TFS, 4.25" wide, F-4D era 1981 - 1985, scrapbook residue on back, Unused...(sold) - - - - pre-1992 patch New Jersey Air National Guard, UnUsed.......inquire Redesignated TFS in 1958; asigned to 108th TFG in 1962 Redesignated AREFS in 1991 flying KC-135Es

154th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron   154trh TRS, looks used but I can see no stitch marks(?), Used(?).......inquire Squadron went Inactive in the spring of 1952 and Redesignated 154th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron; moved from Adams Field to Little Rock Air Force Base, Jacksonville, Arkansas September 1962; Reorganized as 189th Tactical Reconnaissance Group in 1962; In June 1965 189th TEGp became the first Air National Guard Unit receive RF-101s; again called to active duty in January 1968 as a result of the Pueblo Crises; In July 1965 the 154th TRS(augmented) deployed to Itazuke, Japan; Released from active duty and returned to Little Rock AFB; assumed USAF RF-101 Replacement Training mission (anyone knowing: better, more complete, or any corrections -  let me know)

Det 1, 158th Fighter Interceptor Group Detachment One at Bangor, ME circa mid-1988 The 134th FIS "Bearbusters" flew F-16As for the Vermont Air National Guard in the 1987 - 1992 era color patch - plastic back, UnUsed.......inquire subdued patch - plastic back, UnUsed......inquire

160th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron 160th Tactical Fighter Squadron 160th TRS Alabama Air National Guard, 1970s era flying RF-4Cs, UnUsed......inquire 160th TFS "Montgomery", 187th Tactical Fighter Group, Alabama Air National Guard, 1983-92 era, UnUsed.....inquire (flew RF-4Cs until 1983; switched to F-4Ds and redesignated 160th TFS)

166th Fighter Interceptor Squadron 166th Tactical Fighter Squadron 166th FIS, 4.75", circa 1955-58, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed......inquire Older 166th TFS, circa 1958 - 1960s, Used...........inquire

174th Tactical Fighter Squadron 174th TAC FTR SQDN, F-100 era, went to Phu Cat, AFB South Vietnam in 1968, UnUsed.....inquire 174th TFS/185th Fighter Group, Iowa ANG, A-7D era (1976 - 1992), UnUsed.......inquire   (Unit Federalized for the USS Pueblo Crisis and went to Vietnam from June 1968 - April 1969)

175th Tactical Fighter Squadron (SD-ANG) 176th Fighter Interceptor Squadron (WI-ANG) 176th Tactical Fighter Squadron (WI-ANG) ANG = Air National Guard 175th TFS, 114th TFGp, South Dakota ANG, pre-June 1992, UnUsed.......inquire 176th FIS, "RAM", 115th FIG, Wisconsin ANG, 1966-1974 era with F-102s, UnUsed.....(sold) (RAM = Raggedy-Ass-Militia or however you want to spell it) 176th TFS "RAGGI-DIEASSM-ILITA", 128th TFW, WI ANG, A-10A era, pre-March 1992, paper backing, Unused......inquire (115th FIG became the 128th TFW on November 9 1974)

178th Tactical Fighter Squadron 178th Fighter Squadron - - - - "HAPPY HOOLIGANS", South Dakota Air National Guard F-4 "HOOLIGAN PHLYER" Spook, 1977 - 1990 era, UnUsed........(sold) Top Right - 178th FS/119th Fighter Group NDANG, Used.......inquire SDANG "THE HAPPY HOOLIGANS", Velcro on back, Used....(sold) - - - -   William Tell "Happy Hooligans" William Tell 70, 72,  74, 78, 80, 84, 86, 94", PELON Backing, UnUsed....(sold)

179th Fighter Interceptor Squadron 179th Fighter Squadron "Cave Canum" 179th FIS, older plastic back, Unused......inquire 179th Fighter Squadron, post-March 1992, UnUsed.......inquire see  148th Fighter Group

186th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron MTANG 186th FIS, UnUsed......inquire see  120th FIG

184th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron 188th Fighter Interceptor (or Fighter) Squadron ID-ing the era of a 188th patch is difficult, design/verbage dates from 1951 to 1992 ( see USAF.com patches site ) 184th TRS.......(Sold) 188th FIS or 188th TFS era patch, circa 1970-80s, UnUsed....inquire - - - - partial History Designated the 188th FIS circa 1951 while on Active Duty Redesignated 188th TFS July 1, 1964 Redesignated 188th FS March 15, 1992 Aircraft: P-51D 1947 - 1953(?); F-80C 1953 - 1958; F-100A 1958 - 1964; F-100C/F 1964 - 1973; A-7D 1973 - 1992/3; F-16C/D 1992/3 -   Called to Active Duty for the Korean War February 1, 1951 Called to Active Duty for the Pueblo Crisis January 26, 1968 Deployed to RVN May 1968 Returned to State Control June 5, 1969

190th Fighter Squadron IDANG = Idaho Air National Guard - - - - Southern Watch '94    190th FS, 124th FG Wild Weasel YGBSM, desert subdued, UnUsed.......inquire - - - - "OLD WEASELS SUNTAN IN TUCSON" 190th FS  "THE WEASEL RETIRES YGBSM", F-4G Wild Weasel, 5", UnUsed....inquire (one of the last F-4G WW squadrons) (YGBSM = You have Got to be Sh..ing Me) ( click link for a Vietnam era  Wild Weasel  patch )

194th Fighter Interceptor Squadron 194th Fighter Squadron  California Air National Guard Squadron at Fresno 194th FIS, khaki cut-edge, UnUsed.......inquire 194th Fighter Interceptor Squadron (194th FIS), 4.75", fraying on border, Used......Inquire - - - - William Tell Weapons Meet - 1980 194th Fighter Interceptor Squadron of the 144th FIW California Air National Guard, RFU, Used.....inquire 194th FIS "CALIFORNIA" "ADF"(Air Defense Fighter).....(sold) ( see other William Tell patches ) - - - - 194th FS, plastic back with Merrowed-edge,  UnUsed......inquire 194th F-16 Fighting Falcon Swirl(post October 1989), RFU, on OG Velcro, Used....inquire - - - - partial History Redesignated 194th FIS July 1, 1955 Assigned to 144th Fighter Interceptor Wing July 9, 1976 Completed conversion to F-16s in October 1989 Redesignated 194th FS March 15, 1992

196th Fighter Interceptor Squadron California Air National Guard (CA ANG)   196th FIS, Very UnUsual Japan made insignia, UnUsed.....inquire partial History Stationed at Ontario IAP, California in the 1960s-1970s Redesignated 196th TASS in 1975 Flew: F-86s until 1965, then F-102s until 1975, then O-2As as a TASS unit

Rare Grouping from a 197th FIS Pilot 197th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, circa 1960 - 1962 Squadron flew F-104A/Bs from July 1960 to August 1962 Federalized for the Berlin Wall Crisis; had to leave their F-104s with the AF when de-mobbed in '62   Grouping was hand-sewn to a MA-1 Flyer's Jacket 197th FIS Grouping, RFU, Near-New, Used......(sold) (  if you only need the F-104 Starfighter patch, see this link  )

199th Tactical Fighter Squadron  Hawaii Air National Guard (HI ANG)   199th TFS, Phantom II Era, 4.5", UnUsed.....inquire 199th FIS, UnUsed......inquire

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