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31st Tactical Fighter Wing "RETURN WITH HONOR" - - - -  F-100 era   older 31st TFW, 3.25", George AFB era, RFU, Used.....(sold) - - - - 31st TAC FTR WG   3 1/4"(V), RFU, Used......(sold) ( Wing went to Tuy Hoa AFB in 1966 with their F-100s, returning in 1970, stationed at Homestead until early-1990s ) - - - -   31st TFW, older patch (F-4 era), UnUsed......inquire Older patch for the F-4 era, UnUsed......inquire Post-F-4 era, UnUsed.......Inquire - - - - Large 31st TFW Backpatch  Gunsmoke 1987 Large 11.75" insignia, Homestead AFB, Florida, paper-backing, UnUsed.......inquire ( in site done box ) - - - - partial History Stationed Turner Field (later, AFB), GA, 20 Nov 1947; George AFB, CA, 15 Mar 1959; Homestead AFB, FL, 31 May 1962-6 Dec 1966; Tuy Hoa AB, South Vietnam, 16 Dec 1966-15 Oct 1970; Homestead AFB, FL, 15 Oct 1970-1 Apr 1994; Aviano AB, Italy, 1 Apr 1994- Aircraft F-100 1957-1959, 1959-1970; KB-50 1957-1958; F-4 1970-1988; F-16 1985 -

33rd Tactical Fighter Wing - - - - 33rd TFW William Tell 1984 Meet 33rd TFW "NOMADS" WT 1984, Korean made, Used.......inquire ( 2 pieces of his party suit included - no value assigned to them ) - - - - 33rd TFW William Tell 1986 Meet 33rd Tactical Fighter Wing, gauze backing, UnUsed.......inquire "NOMADS" "William Tell 86", UnUsed......inquire

34th Tactical Group see on USAF Gear page

DET-1 35th Tactical Group Lighter dated 1963 - 1964 DET-1 35th TAC GP stationed at Korat RTAFB ( needs to be polished ) I don't think it was ever used, needs the fingerprints polished-off, sold by Johny's Gems 199 Fueng Nakorn Road (Sikak Phya Sri) Bangkok, Thailand stamped "SIMA STER.IN." on the bottom ( I assume they meant "SIAM STERLING"(?) ), UnUsed in the Box......inquire   - - - - parttial History April 1961 the 6010th Tactical Group arrived at Don Muang Airport - July 9, 1963 to July 8, 1965 August 1962 REDES 35th Tactical Group DET-1 35th TAC GP stationed at Korat RTAFB July 1965 REDES 6236th Combat Support Group April 1966 REDES 631st Combat Support Group

35th Tactical Fighter Wing 35th Fighter Wing - - - - Mixed sizes/Designs/colors, circa 1960-70s Two with Flat Scrolls and Brown and Light-shade hands Larger patch has a "Blood-Groove" in the dagger - this patch is not on the USAFPatches Site = UnCommon(?) Brown-Hand with Flat-scroll, 2 7/8"(vertical), RFU, Used.......inquire 35th TFW, Flesh-color hand with Flat-scroll, 2 15/16"(V), UnUsed.......inquire Brown-hand, normal-shaped-USAF-scroll, Dagger has white "blood-groove", 3 1/2"(V), harness rub, RFU, Used......inquire - - - - 35th Tactical Fighter Wing F-4 Phantom II Blue Triangle made in Japan   Japan made Phantom Triangle, harness rub on borders, RFU flight suit, Used......inquire - - - - 2 x "Flat" Scrolls, circa 1960-70s 35th TFW, 2 7/8"(Vertical), RFU, Used......inquire 35th TAC FTR WG, 2 15/16"(V), RFU, Used......inquire - - - - 35th TAC FIGHTER WING  hand embroidered in Vietnam   meaning known only to the Airman that had it made(?), UnUsed.......inquire ( If you know why this patch was made and/or who wore it - let me know ) - - - - 1-of-100 from the Original "35 52" Wild Weasel Patch Lot 35th and 52nd TFWs'  Wild Weasel Missions in Desert Shield/Storm From the initial batch of 100 patches made in a Dhahran tailor shop circa September-December 1991 made from the USAFA 35th Cadet Squadron insignia by adding "52" shown in the "USAF Insignia of the Persian Gulf" Guide by Jerome Polder, page 31 35th & 52nd Tactical Fighter Wings' Wild Weasel Operations out of Dhahran, UnUsed.....inquire The reverse picfile will not be shown to deter the reproduction artists ( also on: 52nd TFW, 3552nd TFW, & F-4 WW section ) - - - - 35th TFW insignia pre-June 1991 pizza patch - 20th TFS, 21st TFS, 35th TTS, 561st TFS, & 562nd TFS Velcro on back, Used......inquire pre-1992 pizza patch - 561st, 562nd, & 563rd TFSs, UnUsed......inquire pre-1992 pizza patch - 561st, 562nd, & 563rd TFSs, UnUsed......inquire - - - -   20th "SILVER LOBOS", 21st TFS, and 39th TFS, Asian made, UnUsed.....inquire time frame for this pizza patch is confusing, either: 1977 - 1984 or 1981 - 1984 - - - - "CAMT M. I." Phase III Hands on Training, plastic back, UnUsed......inquire - - - - 35th Fighter Wing - post-1994 at Misawa, Japan Wild Weasel at Misawa AFB....(sold)  Wild Weasel at Misawa AFB, Asian made, UnUsed.........inquire 35th FW "ATTACK TO DEFEND", Asian made, Unused......(sold) - - - - partial History Established August 10, 1948; Activated August 18, 1948; Redesignated 35th FIW January 20, 1950; Inactivated October 1, 1957 Redesignated/Activated 35th TFW March 14, 1966; Organized April 8, 1966; Inactivated July 31, 1971; Activated October 1, 1971 Redesignated 35th Tactical Training Wing July 1, 1984; Redesignated 35th TFW October 5, 1989; Redesignated 35th FW October 1, 1991; Inactivated December 15, 1992 Redesignated 35th Wing April 9, 1993; Activated May 31, 1993; Inactivated October 1, 1994; Redesignated/Activate 35th FW October 1, 1994  Assignments 314th Composite Wing, 18 August 1948 Fifth Air Force, 1 March 1950 314th Air Division, 25 May 1951 Japan Air Defense Force, 1 March 1952 Fifth Air Force, 1 September 1954 41st Air Division, 1 March 1955-1 October 1957 Attached to 6102 Air Base Wing, 1 July-1 October 1957 Pacific Air Forces, 14 March 1966  Seventh Air Force, 8 April 1966-31 July 1971 Twelfth Air Force, 1 October 1971 Tactical Training, George, 1 October 1977 831st Air Division, 1 December 1980 Twelfth Air Force, 31 March 1991-15 December 1992 First Air Force, 31 May 1993 Eighth Air Force, 1 October 1993-1 October 1994 Fifth Air Force, 1 October 1994–present Group 35 Fighter (later, 35 Fighter-Interceptor; 35 Operations) Group: 18 August 1948-1 October 1957 (detached c. 9 July-1 December 1950, 7–24 May 1951; 14 August-30 September 1954); 31 May 1993-1 October 1994; 1 October 1994–present Squadrons 2 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force: attached c. 19 April 1967- 4 June 1971 8 Bombardment, Tactical (later, 8 Special Operations) Squadron: attached 8–18 April 1966, 15 June-15 August 1966, 12 October-12 December 1966, 11 February-12 April 1967, 7 June-2 August 1967, 26 Sept 26 -Nov 21, 1967; assigned 15 January 1968-15 November 1969; Assigned Sept 30, 1970-31 July 1971 (detached c. 16–31 July 1971) 8 Tactical Reconnaissance: attached 1 April-14 August 1950 13th Bombardment Squadron, Tactical: attached 17 April-17 June 1966, 14 August-13 October 1966, 12 December 1966-11 February 1967, 11 April-8 June 1967, 1 August-26 September 1967, 21 November 1967-15 January 1968 20 Tactical Fighter Training (later, 20 Fighter) Squadron: 1 December 1972-8 July 1992 21st Tactical Fighter Training (later, 21 Tactical Fighter; 21 Tactical Fighter Training) Squadron: 1 December 1972-28 June 1991 39th Fighter-Interceptor (later, 39 Tactical Fighter Training; 39 Tactical Fighter) Squadron: attached 8 October 1956-1 July 1957; assigned 1 July 1977-11 May 1984 40th Fighter-Interceptor (later, 40 Tactical Fighter) Squadron: attached 15 January-14 July 1954 and 8 October 1956-1 July 1957; assigned 1 June 1972-30 April 1982 41st Fighter-Interceptor Squadron: attached 9 July-1 December 1950 and 15 January-14 July 1954 77 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force: attached 1 December 1950-6 April 1951 120th Tactical Fighter Squadron: 30 April 1968-18 April 1969 319th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron: attached 17 August-1 October 1954 339th Fighter (later, 339 Fighter-Interceptor) Squadron: attached 1 July 1949-1 December 1950 and 25 May 1951-20 July 1954 352d Tactical Fighter Squadron: 10 October 1966-31 July 1971 390th Tactical Fighter Squadron: 8 April-10 October 1966 431st Tactical Fighter Training Squadron: 15 January 1976-1 October 1978 434th Tactical Fighter (later, 434 Tactical Fighter Training) Squadron: 1 October 1971-1 January 1977 (detached 12 August-6 October 1972) 480th Tactical Fighter Squadron: attached 8 April-22 June 1966, assigned 23 June-10 October 1966 561 TFS (later, 561 Fighter): attached 1–14 July 1973, assigned 15 July 1973-30 March 1981; 5 October 1989-30 June 1992 (detached August 1990-March 1991) 562d TFS (later, 562 Tactical Fighter Training; 562 Fighter): 31 October 1974-30 March 1981 (detached 12–30 August 1977); 5 October 1989-30 June 1992 563d Tactical Fighter Training (later, 563 Tactical Fighter) Squadron: 31 July 1975-30 March 1981 612th Tactical Fighter Squadron: 15 March-15 July 1971 614th Tactical Fighter Squadron: 10 October 1966-15 July 1971 615th Tactical Fighter Squadron: 10 October 1966-31 July 1971 4435 Combat Crew Training: 1 October 1971-1 December 1972 4435 Tactical Fighter Replacement: 1 October 1971-15 January 1976 4452 Combat Crew Training: 1 October 1971-1 December 1972 . Stations Irumagawa (later, Johnson AFB; Johnson AB), Japan, 18 August 1948 Yokota AB, Japan, April 1, 1950 Johnson AB, Japan, August 14, 1950 Yonpo AB, (K-27) North Korea, December 1, 1950 Pusan-West AB (K-1), South Korea, c. December 7, 1950 Johnson AB, Japan, May 25, 1951 Yokota AB, Japan, October 1, 1954 – October 1, 1957  Don Muang Royal Thai Air Force Base, June 19, 1963 – July 18, 1965 (35th Tactical Group) Da Nang AB, South Vietnam, April 8, 1966 Phan Rang AB, South Vietnam, October 1966 – July 31, 1971 George AFB, California, October 1, 1971 – December 15, 1992 NAS Keflavik, Iceland, May 31, 1993 – October 1, 1994 Misawa AB, Japan, October 1, 1994 – present Narrative of the 35th's History taken from this Government site, http://www.misawa.af dot mil/library/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=7051 Originally activated at Johnson AB, Japan, August 18, 1948 flying F-51s; Redesignated 35th FIW January 20, 1950 equipped with F-80s. In April 1950, the wing moved to Yokota, Japan, where the 35th Fighter Interceptor Group was stationed. Three months later, the wing deployed a tactical group and two squadrons to Yonpo, North Korea, and Pusan, South Korea, to support United Nations ground forces during the Korean War. The rest of the wing continued to fly air defense missions over Japan and moved back to Johnson AB in August 1950. After the Korean War, the 35th Fighter Interceptor Wing added aerial reconnaissance to its air defense mission. It returned to Yokota Air Base, Japan in October 1954 along with the 35th FIG, and they served together until both were Inactivated October 1, 1957. From 1951 until Inactivation the 35th FIW flew: RC-45, RF-51, F-86 and F-94. On March 14, 1966, the 35th Fighter Interceptor Wing was redesignated the 35th Tactical Fighter Wing. Two weeks later, it activated at Da Nang Air Base, South Vietnam, to replace the 7252nd Tactical Fighter Wing. While at Da Nang Air Base, the wing had five flying squadrons assigned or attached to it. The 390th and 480th Tactical Fighter Squadrons flew F-4Cs while assigned to the wing. The wing included elements of the 64th Fighter Interceptor Squadron and its F-102 aircraft along with the 8th and 13th Tactical Bomb Squadrons and their B-57 bombers. In October 1966, the wing transferred to Phan Rang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, to replace the 366th Wing. With the transfer, the 35th became the parent wing at Phan Rang Air Base and began flying F-100 aircraft with Detachment 1 of the 612th Tactical Fighter Squadron. The 8th and 13th Tactical Bomb Squadrons followed the 35th to Phan Rang Air Base, while the wing gained an attached organization: the Royal Australian Air Force Squadron No. 2 and its MK-20 Canberra bombers. In September 1970, the wing gained the 8th Special Operations Squadron, which flew A-37B aircraft. On March 15, 1971, the 612th moved from Japan to Phan Rang Air Base to replace the detachment. A month later, the wing began phasing down for inactivation and stood down operations June 26, 1971. The 35th transferred its remaining resources to the 315th Tactical Airlift Wing on July 31, 1971, when it inactivated. The 35th Tactical Fighter Wing activated at George Air Force Base, Calif., on Oct. 1, 1971, where it replaced the 479th Tactical Fighter Wing. Once at George, the wing took over the mission of training F-4 flight crews. With the arrival of F-105 aircraft in July 1973, the wing began training aircrews for radar detection and suppression or "Wild Weasel" missions in addition to other F-4 training. By 1975, with the arrival of new F-4C aircraft, the wing was training aircrews exclusively in Wild Weasel operations for deployment to operational units in Okinawa and Germany. In 1978, the wing received the new F-4G and its advanced Wild Weasel system. By July 1980, the last F-105G left George Air Force Base, leaving the 35th with F-4s in its inventory. Operations at George Air Force Base were reorganized by mission requirements March 30, 1981. The 35th Tactical Fighter Wing retained control of the 20th and 21st Tactical Fighter Training Squadrons and gained the 39th Tactical Fighter Squadron. The new 37th Tactical Fighter Wing assumed the 561st and 562nd Tactical Fighter Squadrons active Wild Weasel missions. With the inactivation of the 39th Tactical Fighter Squadron in 1985, the 35th Tactical Fighter Wing was redesignated the 35th Tactical Training Wing. However, the wing kept its air defense augmentation responsibility. It provided operations and maintenance support for the close air support portion of Army training exercises conducted at the U.S. Army National Training Center at Fort Irwin, Calif., from 1981 to 1990. Also, the wing advised specific Air National Guard units on F-4 operations from 1981 to 1991. Operations at George Air Force Base were reorganized again Oct. 5, 1989. The 37th Tactical Fighter Wing and the 35th Tactical Training Wing consolidated all operations under the newly redesignated 35th Tactical Fighter Wing. Under the reorganization the 35th gained control of the 561st Tactical Fighter Squadron and the 562nd Tactical Fighter Training Squadron. In August 1990, the 35th Tactical Fighter Wing mobilized in support of Operation Desert Shield. On Aug. 16, 1990, 24 F-4Gs of the 561st Tactical Fighter Squadron left George Air Force Base enroute to Shaikh Isa Air Base, Bahrain. Once in the Middle East, its deployed people established operational, maintenance and living facilities for the 35th Tactical Fighter Wing (Provisional). These facilities eventually housed more than 60 active duty and Air National Guard F-4s and more than 2,600 military members. During Operation Desert Storm, which started Jan. 17, 1991, the 561st Tactical Fighter Squadron flew 1,182 combat sorties for a total of 4,393.5 hours. The 35th Tactical Fighter Wing (Provisional) was credited with flying 3,072 combat missions for 10,318.5 hours. U.S. Central Command relied heavily on the wing's Wild Weasels to suppress enemy air defense systems. The F-4G aircrews were credited with firing 905 missiles at Iraqi targets, while the RF-4C aircrews shot more than 300,000 feet of vital reconnaissance film. During operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, the 35th Tactical Fighter Wing (Provisional) suffered no casualties. The wing's people began returning to George Air Force Base March 23, 1991, with its aircraft and pilots following three days later. The 35th became the host unit for George Air Force Base when the 831st Air Division there inactivated March 31, 1991. As a result, the wing gained several support agencies, including the 35th Combat Support Group and associated squadrons. In support of the Air Force's force reduction programs, the 21st Tactical Fighter Training Squadron inactivated June 28, 1991. That October, as part of the Air Force's reorganization plan, the 35th Tactical Fighter Wing was redesignated the 35th Fighter Wing. A month later, the wing's tactical fighter squadrons were redesignated fighter squadrons. In 1992, the 35th began downsizing in preparation for the closure of George Air Force Base. On June 5, 1992, the 20th Fighter Squadron moved to Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., and by the end of June, the 561st and 562d Fighter Squadrons inactivated. On Dec. 15, 1992, the 35th Fighter Wing inactivated and George Air Force Base closed bringing an end to 21 years of continuous service and more than 34 years of total service for the 35th. Less than six months after its inactivation, the 35th was again called to service. On May 31, 1993, the 35th Fighter Wing was redesignated the 35th Wing and activated at Naval Air Station Keflavik, Iceland. The 35th replaced Air Forces Iceland, which had served as a wing equivalent for more than 40 years. It's new mission was to deter aggression, stabilize the North Atlantic region and protect the sovereign airspace of Iceland through the use of combat capable surveillance, air superiority and rescue forces. The wing's 57th Fighter Squadron protected the northern airspace with its F-15C/D fighters. Its surveillance mission was handled by the 932nd Air Control Squadron through the Iceland Regional Operations Control Center and four remote radar sites located on the four corners of the island. The 56th Rescue Squadron's four HH-60G helicopters flew combat rescue and reaction force insertion missions. The 35th Wing inactivated at NAS Keflavik, Iceland, on Sept. 30, 1994. The following day, it activated as the 35th Fighter Wing at Misawa Air Base, where the wing assumed the missions and responsibilities previously performed here by the 432nd Fighter Wing. Note: In 1948, the Air Force transitioned to a wing organization concept in which numbered fighter or combat groups were placed under the command of a wing. Combat groups eventually inactivated and replaced by squadrons. In 1954, a committee appointed by Headquarters Air Force decided to retain the history and identity of combat groups as separate and distinct from those of the wings which replaced them. However, the committee also decided the honors of the combat groups should be bestowed upon the present day wing that carries the same numerical designation. As a result, when the 35th Fighter Wing activated, it carried the honors of the 35th Fighter Group. With the advent of objective wings in 1991, combat groups were redesignated and activated as operations groups. While the operations groups inherited the complete lineage and honors of their parent combat groups, wings were authorized to continue displaying the honors earned by the combat groups prior to the wing's activation.

3509BF - 36th Fighter Wing large 13" embroidered insignia for details see Jacket on USAF GEAR page - - - - 36th Tactical Fighter Wing 3 x Variations 36th TFW, Used........inquire 36th TAC FTR WG, UnUsed.......inquire 36th TFW, Used........inquire - - - -   3509EW - President Reagan's visit to the 36th TFW at Bitburg Air Force Base, Germany on May 5, 1985         3509EW - 36th TFW Commemorative Beer Stein for the visit of President Ronald Reagan, 1-liter, as-new condition, done by Bitburger Pils Bier Company, as-New....inquire - - - - Unusual 1980s 36th TFW insignia William Tell 1986, 36th TFW "601 TOW" "U. S. AIR FORCES IN EUROPE", UnUsed....(sold) (error patch, should read "601 TCW"(601st Tactical Control Wing)) 36th TFW "CAP" "SURE FIRE" "1989", unknown usage, UnUsed.....(sold) (Small Scale Combat Air Patrol Exercises/Competition(?) named Sure Fire for 1989(?)) - - - - 36th TAC FTR WG,, Bitburg Germany era, UnUsed....(sold) 36th TFW "BITBURG" pizza with: 22nd, 53rd, and 525th TFSs, German made(?), UnUsed......(sold) 36th TFW, pre-1992, UnUsed......inquire    - - - - 36th Tactical Fighter Wing Gaggle patch 36th TFW "BITBURG" pizza patch with: 22nd, 53rd, and 525th TFSs, UnUsed.....(sold) - - - - partial History Established 36th Fighter Wing June 17, 1948 and Activated on July 2, 1948 Moved to Furstendfeldbruck, West Germany August 13, 1948 Redesignated 36th Fighter-Bomber Wing January 20, 1950 Moved to Bitburg AB, from Furstendfeldbruck on December 13, 1952 Redesignated 36th Fighter-Day Wing August 9, 1954 36th TFW July 8, 1958

37th Tactical Fighter Wing circa May 1981 to October 1989 Received assets from 35th TFW in 1981 at George, AFB - in 1989 Returned assets to 35th TFW and moved to Tonopah, NV 37th TFW, flying F-4G "WILD WEASEL" Phantom II, plastic back, Used........inquire 37th TFW, Used........inquire - - - - 37th TFW & 37th FW harness rub, RFU flight suit, plastic back, saw duty over Iraq, Used......inquire 37th FW, harness rub, still on black VELCRO, RFU flight suit, Used.......inquire - - - -  37th TFW flying F-117A Stealth Fighters active from October 1989 to November 1991 flying F-117s in Panama and Desert Storm "Pizza patch" with: 415th TFS, 416th TFS, & 417th TFTS 37th TFW plastic back, UnUsed.....inquiire  F-117A "TEAM STEALTH" with some Bullion thread, maybe an older patch from the 4450th(?), UnUsed.......35.00 (37th TFW absorded the assets of the 4450th Tactical Group on 5 October, 1989 at Tonopah, Nevada) (F-117As turned-over to the 49th Fighter Wing in 1992 and Wing InActivated) - - - - 37th TFW Desert Shield 1990 & Japan made "Bad Boys Of Baghdad" "NIGHTHAWKS" "I Flew 10,000 Miles to Smoke a Camel", Unused...........inquire "Bad Boys Of Baghdad 37 TFW NIGHTHAWKS", very high-quality Japan made patch, UnUsed........inquire (  see   aircraft page   for F-117A patches  ) (  see    49th TFW   and   4450th TAC GP  for units this outfit is associated with  ) (  for associated squadrons, see: 415th, 416th, & 417th TFS  ) - - - - 50 - 100 patches made by Lockheed for their "TECHREPS" First insignia designed for Field Service Representatives made in 1989 - a limited production insignia click on picture - - - - 37th Training Wing post-July 1993, UnUsed.....inquire - - - - partial History ( unedited, direct from USAF site ) Established as 37 Fighter-Bomber Wing on 3 Mar 1953. Activated on 8 Apr 1953. Inactivated on 25 Jun 1953. Redesignated 37 Tactical Fighter Wing, and activated, on 26 Oct 1966. Organized on 1 Mar 1967. Inactivated on 31 Mar 1970. Activated on 30 Mar 1981. Redesignated 37 Fighter Wing on 1 Oct 1991. Inactivated on 8 Jul 1992. Redesignated 37 Training Wing, and activated, on 1 Jul 1993. Assignments Ninth Air Force, 8 Apr-25 Jun 1953. Pacific Air Forces, 26 Oct 1966; Seventh Air Force, 1 Mar 1967-31 Mar 1970. 831 Air Division, 30 Mar 1981; Twelfth Air Force, 5 Oct 1989-8 Jul 1992. Second Air Force, 1 Jul 1993-. Components Group. 37 Fighter-Bomber (later, 37 Operations): 8 Apr-25 Jun 1953; 1 Nov 1991-8 Jul 1992. Squadron. 174: 14 May 1968-11 May 1969. 355: attached 3 Feb-4 Jul 1968, assigned 5 Jul 1968-15 May 1969. 389: 15 Jun 1969-31 Mar 1970. 415: 5 Oct 1989-1 Nov 1991. 416: 15 Apr 1967-27 May 1969; 5 Oct 1989-1 Nov 1991. 417 Tactical Fighter Training (later, 417 Fighter): 5 Oct 1989-1 Nov 1991. 480: 15 Apr 1969-31 Mar 1970. 561: 30 Mar 1981-5 Oct 1989. 562Tactical Fighter Training: 30 Mar 1981-5 Oct 1989. 563 30 Mar 1981-5 Oct 1989. Detachment. Det 1., 612 Tactical Fighter Squadron: attached 8 Jun 1967- 13 Apr 1969. Stations Clovis AFB, NM, 8 Apr-25 Jun 1953. Phu Cat AB, South Vietnam, 1 Mar 1967-31 Mar 1970. George AFB, CA, 30 Mar 1981; Tonopah Test Range, NV, 5 Oct 1989-8 Jul 1992. Lackland AFB, TX, 1 Jul 1993-. Aircraft: F-100 1967-1969; F-4, 1969-1970; F-4 (Wild Weasel) 1981-1989; T-38 1989-1992; F-117 1989-1992 Operations Not tactically operational, 1953. The 37th Combat Support Group was already operational at Phu Cat AB, South Vietnam, when the wing organized in 1967. Combat in Southeast Asia, 15 Apr 1967- 31 Mar 1970. Flew interdiction, bombardment, escort, and close air support missions. From Jun 1967 to May 1969, also used F-100F two-place aircraft for visual and weather reconnaissance and forward air control operations. When activated in 1981, gained assets of 35th Tactical Fighter Wing at George AFB, CA. Equipped with F-4G "Wild Weasel" radar suppression aircraft. As the Air Force's only "Wild Weasel" training wing, it provided instructor pilots and qualified aircrews for the other two "Wild Weasel" wings in the Philippines and Germany. Participated in numerous tactical, maritime, and electronic warfare exercises emphasizing hunter/killer tactics, suppression of enemy air defenses, force escort operations and dissimilar air combat training with US Armed Forces, Air National Guard and Reserves, and various allies. Served as an advisor to Air National Guard units, 30 Mar 1981-30 Mar 1984. Won the United States Air Force Worldwide Fighter gunnery meet, 1985 and 1987. Turned over F-4G aircraft to 35th TFW and moved to Tonopah Test Range, NV, without personnel and equipment on 5 Oct 1989, absorbing the manpower, equipment, and the world's first Stealth fighter, the F-117A, of the former 4450th Tactical Group. Trained to integrate stealth technology with more conventional methods of combat operations. Dropped the first bombs in invasion of Panama on 20 Dec 1989. Began deploying to Southwest Asia in Aug 1990. On 17 Jan 1991, Stealth fighters hit 26 high-value Iraqi targets in and around Baghdad. Continued interdiction missions throughout the war. Served as a member of Central Air Forces' (CENTAF) post-Desert Storm task force in Southwest Asia. After departure of the F-117 Stealth Fighters in May-Jul 1992, the 37th Fighter Wing inactivated. A year later, the 37th Training Wing replaced Lackland Training Center, TX, to conduct all Air Force basic military training.

39 Tactical Group plastic-back, UnUsed.......inquire - - - - partial History ( partially edited, direct from USAF site ) Established as 39th Bombardment Group (Heavy) on 20 Nov 1940; Activated 15 Jan 1941; Redesignated 39th BG(very Heavy) March 28, 1944; Inactivated April 1, 1944. Activated 1 Apr 1944. Inactivated 27 Dec 1945. Redesignated 39th Tactical Group, and activated 14 Mar 1966. Organized 1 Apr 1966. Consolidated (31 Jan 1984) with the 39 Bombardment Wing, Heavy (established, and activated, on 15 Nov 1962; organized on 1 Feb 1963); ++Discontinued/Inactivated June 25, 1965.  ( ++On February 1, 1963 the 39th BW(H) replaced the 4135th SW at Eglin AFB; Inactivated June 25, 1965 ) Consolidated organization retained designation 39 Tactical Group. Redesignated: 39 Wing on 1 Oct 1993; 39 Air Base Group on 16 Jul 2003; 39 Air Base Wing on 12 Mar 2004. Assignments 5 Bombardment Wing, 15 Jan 1941; II Bomber Command, 5 Sep 1941; 16 Bombardment Operational Training Wing, 4 Sep 1943-1 Apr 1944. XXI Bomber Command, 1 Apr 1944 (attached to 17 Bombardment Operational Training Wing, Very Heavy, c. 15 Apr 1944-8 Jan 1945); 314 Bombardment Wing, Very Heavy, c. 18 Feb-27 Dec 1945. Strategic Air Command, 15 Nov 1962; 822 Air Division, 1 Feb 1963-25 Jun 1965. United States Air Forces in Europe, 14 Mar 1966; 7217 Air Division (Command), 1 Apr 1966; Sixteenth Air Force, 9 Sep 1970; TUSLOG, [The United States Logistics Group], 15 Oct 1971 (attached to Composite Wing Provisional, 7440, 16 Jan 1991-30 Nov 1995); Sixteenth Air Force, 17 Jul 1992-. Components Group. 39 Operations: 1 Oct 1993-16 Jul 2003. Squadron. 12 Reconnaissance (later, 402 Bombardment): attached 15 Jan 1941-24 Feb 1942, assigned 25 Feb 1942-1 Apr 1944; assigned 1 Apr-10 May 1944. 60 Bombardment: 15 Jan 1941-1 Apr 1944; 1 Apr 1944-27 Dec 1945. 61 Bombardment: 15 Jan 1941-1 Apr 1944; 1 Apr 1944-27 Dec 1945. 62 Bombardment: 15 Jan 1941-1 Apr 1944; 1 Apr 1944-27 Dec 1945; 1 Feb 1963-25 Jun 1965. Station Ft Douglas, UT, 15 Jan 1941; Geiger Field, WA, 2 Jul 1941; Davis-Monthan Field, AZ, 5 Feb 1942-1 Apr 1944. Smoky Hill AAFld, KS, 1 Apr 1944-8 Jan 1945; North Field, Guam, 18 Feb-17 Nov 1945; Camp Anza, CA, 15-27 Dec 1945. Eglin AFB, FL, 1 Feb 1963-25 Jun 1965. Incirlik AB, 1 Apr 1966-. Aircraft: B-17, 1941-1942; B-25, 1941; B-24, 1942-1944. B-29, 1944-1945. B-52, 1963-1965. Controlled deployed aircraft, 1966-1997 Operations The 39th Bombardment Group patrolled the northwest coast after the United States entered World War II. Served as an operational training and later as a replacement training unit, 1942-Apr 1944. Trained as a heavy bombardment unit in 1944. Moved to Guam early in 1945 as part of Twentieth Air Force. Conducted its first mission against the Japanese home islands in Apr 1945. Supported Allied invasion of Okinawa by attacking airfields that served as bases for kamikaze pilots. Bombed military and industrial targets in Japan and participated in incendiary raids on urban areas from mid-May until the end of the war. Received a Distinguished Unit Citation for an attack against the Otake oil refinery and storage area on Honshu on 10 May 1945. Received a second Distinguished Unit Citation for bombing industrial and dock areas in Yokohama and manufacturing districts in Tokyo, 23-29 May 1945. Returned to the United States, Nov-Dec 1945 for inactivation. The 39th Bombardment Wing trained, 1963-1965, to maintain combat readiness for strategic bombardment. Maintained airborne and ground alerts, and participated in numerous exercises until inactivation. The 39th Tactical Group replaced the 7216th Combat Support Group on 1 Apr 1966 to control permanent support units and deployed weapons training detachments at Incirlik, Turkey. Known as TUSLOG (The United States Logistics Group) Detachment 10 within Turkey until 1 Oct 1982, it supported the USAFE and NATO operational missions in the Middle East. Provided disaster relief and mercy missions as required during fires, floods, earthquakes, and other such disasters. Provided support for US and NATO forces during operations in Southwest Asia, Eastern Europe, and Iraq, Aug 1990-. From Oct 1993, provided operational and logistical support for all U.S. forces in Turkey and operated a Supreme Allied Command Europe Quick Reaction Alert Force. From Sep 1997-May 2003, became major force provider for the 39 Air and Space Expeditionary Wing, which supported Operation Northern Watch, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom

40th Bombardment Wing (Medium) flying B-47s   small 40th BW(M), UnUsed.......inquire - - - - partial History       The 40th Bombardment Group was in the Original 10 Bombardment Groups Assigned to SAC March 21, 1946 Relocated to Davis-Monthan Field, Arizona; Turned in it's B-29s and was Inactivated October 1, 1946     Established 40th BW(M) May 9, 1952; Activated at Schilling AFB, (then Smoky Hill) May 28, 1952; was not manned until February 1953; flew B-29s in 1953-1954 Equipped with KC-97s in 1953; Received B-47s in 1954 Deployed to Lakenheath RAF Station, England June 9 to September 9, 1955; Deployed  to Greenland Common RAF Station, England July - October 1957   Relocated to Forbes AFB June 20, 1960; InActivated circa September 1964 Squadrons:        25 BS: Assigned May 28, 1951 - Sept. 1, 1964 (Not operational May 28, 1952 - April 3, 1953 and Aug 1 - Sept 1, 1964)   40 AR: Assigned July 8, 1952 - June 1, 1950 (Not operational July 8 - Sept 7, 1952); Detached Sept 8, 1952 - April 30, 1953; March 1-10, 1954; May 4 - June 27,1955        Jan 25 - Sept 5, 1957, July 1 - Oct 1, 1957; and Oct 1958 - Jan 1959)   44 BS: Assigned May 28, 1952- Sept 1, 1964 (Not operational May 28, 1952 - May 3, 1953 and Aug 15, - Sept 1, 1964)   45 BS: Assigned May 28, 1952 - Sept 1, 1964 (Not operational May 28, 1952 - Sept 30, 1953 and Aug 15 - Sept 1, 1964) 90 AR: Assigned: June 20, 1950 - Nov. 15, 1952 660 BS: Assigned Feb. 1, 1959 - Jan 1, 1962

42nd Bombardment Wing (Heavy) "AETHERA  NOBIS" - - - - 1950s era RFU, Used.......inquire Cream-back on khaki-Twill  4 1/8" patch, UnUsed.....inquire - - - - 1960s into the 1970s era B-52 era, with cheesecloth backing material, UnUsed....inquire 3 9/16", Southeast Asian Combat era, with gauze backing, UnUsed......inquire - - - - B-52 Era   42nd BW(H) "AETHERA NOBIS", 3.25", 1960s era, UnUsed.......inquire (mixed feelings on where this one was made: U. S. or Germany) - - - - 1977 SAC Outstanding OMS Used and UnUsed sets from same Veteran 42nd BW(H), scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed.......inquire SAC patch for 1977, older plastic backing, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed.....inquire 42nd Bomb Wing "AETHERA NOBIS", UnUsed.....inquire Outstanding Organization Maintenance Squadron, older style plastic backing, UnUsed...inquire - - - - partial History Established 42nd BG (Medium) November 20, 1940; Activated January 15, 1941; Redesignated 42nd BG(M) September 6, 1944; Inactivated May 10, 1946 42nd BW(H) Established February 19, 1953; Activated February 25, 1953 at Limestone AFB, ME  as a SAC Heavy Bombardment Wing with flying squadrons: 69th, 70th, & 75th & assigned to the 8th AF Redesignated 42nd Wing September 1, 1991; Redesignated 42nd BW June 1, 1992; Inactivated September 30, 1994 Redesignated 42nd Air Base Wing & Activated October 1, 1994 Assignments Northwest Air District (later, Second Air Force), 16 January 1941 Attached to 20 Bombardment Wing, 16 January-1 September 1941 2 (later, II) Bomber Command, 5 September 1941 IV Bomber Command, 25 January 1942 XIII Bomber Command, 14 March 1943 Attached to: 308 Bombardment Wing, Heavy, c. 24 August-2 September 1944 Attached to: 310 Bombardment Wing, Medium, 3-c. 14 September 1944 Attached to: Thirteenth Air Task Force, c. 15–30 September 1944 Attached to: XIII Fighter Command, 1 October 1944-8 January 1945 Attached to: XIII Bomber Command Rear Echelon, 9 January-21 February 1945 Attached to: XIII Fighter Command, c. 22 March-c. September 1945 Fifth Air Force, 25 December 1945 310 Bombardment Wing, Medium, 31 January 1946 V Fighter Command, 25 March-10 May 1946 Eighth Air Force, 25 February 1953 45th Air Division, 8 October 1954 Attached to: 7th Air Division, 18 October-18 November 1955 Eighth Air Force, 18 January 1958 45th Air Division, 1 December 1958 Eighth Air Force, 29 March 1989 Ninth Air Force, 1 June 1992-30 September 1994 Air University, 1 October 1994 – Components Group: 42nd Operations September 1, 1991 - January 31,  1994 Squadrons: 16 Reconnaissance (later, 406 Bombardment) Squadron: attached 15 January 1941-2 March 1942, assigned 3 March 1942-25 February 1943 (air echelon detached 3 June 1942-25 February 1943; ground echelon detached 10 November 1942-25 February 1943) 42d Air Refueling Squadron: 18 January 1955-1 September 1991 69th Bombardment Squadron: 26 February 1943-10 May 1946 (detached 26 February-c. 15 April 1943); 25 February 1953-1 September 1991 70th Bombardment Squadron: 26 February 1943-10 May 1946 (detached 26 February-c. 15 April 1943); 25 February 1953-25 June 1966 75th Bombardment Squadron: 15 January 1941-10 May 1946; 25 February 1953-15 October 1959 76 Bombardment Squadron: 15 January 1941-12 February 1943 (air echelon detached c. 21 May 1942-12 February 1943) 77 Bombardment Squadron : 15 January 1941-2 February 1942 106 Reconnaissance (later, 100 Bombardment) Squadron: attached January 1944, assigned 1 February 1944-11 December 1945 390th Bombardment Squadron: 20 March 1942-27 January 1946 407th Air Refueling Squadron: 2 July 1968-1 October 1990 Stations Ft Douglas, Utah, 15 January 1941 Gowen Field, Idaho c. 3 June 1941 McChord Field, Washington, c. 18 January 1942-15 March 1943 Nandi Airfield, Viti Levu, Fiji Islands, 22 April 1943 (air echelon) Koli Airfield, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, 11 May 1943 (ground echelon), 6 June 1943 (air echelon) Plaine Des Gaiacs Airfield, New Caledonia, Melanesia, c. 21 October 1943 Stirling Airfield, Stirling Island, Solomon Islands, 20 January 1944  Hollandia Airfield, Netherlands East Indies, 24 August 1944 (air echelon) Sansapor (Mar) Airfield, Netherlands East Indies, 24 August 1944 (ground echelon), c. 15 September 1944 (air echelon) Wama Airfield, Morotai, Netherlands East Indies, 23 February 1945 (air echelon) Puerto Princesa Airfield, Palawan, Philippines, March 1945 Itami Air Base, Japan, 31 January-10 May 1946 Limestone (later, Loring) AFB, Maine February 25, 1953 to September 30, 1994 Maxwell (later Maxwell-Gunter) AFB, Alabama, 1 October 1994 – Aircraft B-18 Bolo, 1941–1942 B-26 Marauder, 1941–1942, 1943 A-29 Hudson, 1942–1943 B-25 Mitchell, 1942, 1943–1945 A-26 Invader, 1946 A-20 Havoc, 1946  B-36 Peacemaker, 1953–1956 KC-97 Stratotanker, 1955–1957 B-52D Stratofortress, 1956–1959 B-52G Stratofortress, 1959–1993 KC-135 Stratotanker, 1957–1992

43rd Bombardment & Strategic Wings "WILLING, ABLE, READY" - - - - Large 43rd BW Large patch, this variation is not on the USAFPatches site, UnUsed.......inquire Factory blemish (lower-right side), UnUsed......inquire - - - - 43rd BW(M), circa late-1950s into 1960s, scrapbook residue on back,  UnUsed......inquire 43rd Bombardment Wing(Heavy), "WILLING, ABLE, READY" Black lettering on scroll, UnUsed......inquire ( circa 1986 - 1990 ) 43rd Strategic Wing, scrapbook glue on back, UnUsed......inquire ( circa 1970-1972 ) - - - - 43rd Bombardment Wing (Medium) B-58 Hustler era 1960 - 1970   "BENDIX THOMPSON BLERIOT MACKAY 61-62 HARMON" trophies won by the Wing, Used......inquire - - - - 43rd Bombardment Wing (Medium)   43rd BW(M), the weave is blemished on the right side, UnUsed......inquire - - - - partial History Established as 43rd BW(VH) 3 Nov 1947; Organized 17 Nov 1947 Redesignated 43rd BW(M) 1 Aug 1948; Inactivated 31 Jan 1970 Redesignated 43rd Strategic Wing February 4, 1970; Activated April 1, 1970 ( absorbed the  3960th SW  assets at Anderson AFB, Guam April 1, 1970 ) ( assumed the Tasks of the  4133rd BW  in 1970 ( possibly on April 1, 1970 ) ) Redesignated 43rd BW(H) 4 Nov 1986; Inactivated 30 Sep 1990 Redesignated 43 Air Refueling Wing, and activated, on 1 Jun 1992 Redesignated 43 Air Refueling Group on 1 Jul 1994. Inactivated on 1 Oct 1996 Redesignated 43 Airlift Wing 31 Mar 1997; Activated 1 Apr 1997 Assignments Eighth Air Force, 17 Nov 1947; Fifteenth Air Force, 1 Apr 1950: 36 Air Division, 4 Sep 1951 (attached to 7 Air Division, c. 10 Mar-5 Jun 1953 and 5 Sep-10 Dec 1954; 3 Air Division, 1 Jul-1 Oct 1957); 19 Air Division, 15 Mar 1960 (attached to 825 Strategic Aerospace Division, 19-31 Aug 1964); 825 Strategic Aerospace Division, 1 Sep 1964; 42 Air Division, 1-31 Jan 1970. Eighth Air Force, 1 Apr 1970 (attached to Air Division, Provisional, 57, 1 Jun 1972-14 Nov 1973); 3 Air Division, 1 Jan 1975-30 Sep 1990. Fifteenth Air Force, 1 Jun 1992-1 Oct 1996. Twenty-First Air Force, 1 Apr 1997; Eighteenth Air Force, 1 Oct 2003-. Components Groups: 43 Bombardment (later, 43 Operations): 17 Nov 1947-16 Jun 1952 (detached 16 Aug-16 Nov 1949; not operational, 10 Feb 1951-16 Jun 1952); 1 Jun 1992-1 Jul 1994; 1 Apr 1997-. 453 Operations: 1 Jun 1992-1 Jul 1994. 459 Bombardment: attached 27 Jun 1949-16 Jun 1951. 2 Bombardment: attached 17 Nov 1947-31 Dec 1948 (not operational). Squadrons 2 Air Refueling: attached c. 30 Apr 1949-16 Sep 1950 (not operational, 30 Apr-30 Jun 1949; further attached to 43 Bombardment Group, 1 Jul 1949-16 Sep 1950). 9 Air Refueling: attached 1 Aug 1951-15 Jan 1952 and 6 Oct-14 Nov 1952. 43 Air Refueling: attached 10 Feb 1951-15 Jun 1952, assigned 16 Jun 1952-15 Mar 1960 (detached 18 Oct-28 Dec 1955). 60 Bombardment: 1 Jul 1971-30 Apr 1990 (not operational, 1 Jul 1971-c. Feb 1972).  63 Bombardment: attached February 10, 1951 - June 15, 1952; Assigned June 16, 1952 - January 31, 1970 Bombardment Squadron Provisional, 63: attached 15 Jun 1972-30 Jun 1975 (not operational, c. Nov 1973-30 Jun 1975). 64 Bombardment: attached 10 Feb 1951-15 Jun 1952, assigned 16 Jun 1952-31 Jan 1970 (not operational, 15 Mar-Aug 1960). 65 Bombardment (later, 65 Strategic): attached 10 Feb 1951-15 Jun 1952, assigned 16 Jun 1952-31 Jan 1970 (not operational, 15 Mar-Aug 1960); 1 Jul 1986-1 Jul 1990. 70 Air Refueling: attached 19-31 Aug 1964, assigned 1 Sep 1964-1 Jan 1970. 91 Air Refueling: 1 Jul 1994-1 Oct 1996. 307 Air Refueling: attached 16 Sep 1950-1 Aug 1951 (further attached to 43 Bombardment Group, 16 Sep 1950-9 Feb 1951). 403 Bombardment: 1 Dec 1958-15 Mar 1960; 15 May 1960-1 Jan 1961 (not operational). 4182 Bombardment: 1 Apr 1970-1 Jan 1971 (not operational). Stations Davis-Monthan Field (later, AFB), AZ, 17 Nov 1947 (deployed at Brize Norton RAF Sta, England, c. 10 Mar-5 Jun 1953; Fairford RAF Sta, England, 5 Sep-10 Dec 1954; and Andersen AFB, Guam, 1 Jul-1 Oct 1957) Carswell AFB, TX, 15 Mar 1960 Little Rock AFB, AR, 1 Sep 1964-31 Jan 1970 Andersen AFB, Guam, 1 Apr 1970 - 30 Sep 1990 Malmstrom AFB, MT, 1 Jun 1992 MacDill AFB, FL, 1 Oct 1996 Pope AFB, NC, 1 Apr 1997 - Aircraft KC-97 1953 - 1955, 1955 - 1960 B-47 1954-1960; YRB-58 1960 B/TB-58 1960-1970 TF-102 1960-1962 KC-135 1964-1970,  1970 - 1972, 1973 - 1990,  1992 - 1996 B-52 1970-1990  KC-10 1986 - 1990 ( but also flew ( on logistical support missions ) C-97 1970 - 1972 ) C-118 1973-1974. C-12 1994. C-130 1997 - Operations Strategic bombardment training, 1947-1960, and air refueling, 1949-1960, to meet Strategic Air Command's global commitments. Wing personnel established flight records, flying two B-29s around the world in 1948 in 15 days, flying the B-50 Lucky Lady II nonstop around the world in 94 hours and 40 seconds in 1949, and setting a jet endurance record in 1954 by keeping a B-47 airborne for 47:35 hours. Converted to B-58 aircraft, the world's first supersonic bomber, in 1960. From Mar 1960 to Jul 1961 operated a combat crew training school for B-58 aircrews, and from Jul 1962 until late 1969 served as one of two SAC B-58 wings with a strategic bombardment mission. During the 1960s the wing established world flight speed records in the B-58. For example, in May 1961, a wing B-58 flew from New York to Paris in 3 hours, 14 minutes, and 45 seconds, establishing a new transatlantic speed record of 1,089.36 mph. During a race in 1962, a wing B-58 flew from Los Angeles to New York at an average speed of 1,214.65 mph. It flew from Los Angeles to New York and back in 4 hours, 41 minutes, and 15 seconds. The wing also controlled an air refueling squadron from Aug 1964 until inactivation in Jan 1970. It activated again in Apr 1970, replacing the 3960 Strategic Wing at Andersen AFB, Guam. On 1 Jul 1970, the 43d also assumed tasks formerly handled by the Bombardment Wing Provisional, 4133, including a combat mission. Employed attached aircraft and aircrews of other Strategic Air Command units to participate in "Arc Light" combat missions in Southeast Asia from 1 Jul to mid-Aug 1970, and again from Feb 1972 to Aug 1973. Following the end of combat operations, provided routing training and ground alert with B-52 and KC-135 aircraft, the latter provided by other Strategic Air Command units on loan. During 1975, provided logistical and medical support to thousands of Vietnamese refugees evacuated from their homeland and located temporarily at Guam awaiting resettlement in the United States. Trained to remain proficient in strategic and conventional warfare capabilities. Beginning in 1974, controlled TDY tankers and crews participating in the Pacific (formerly Andersen) Tanker Task Force that supported Strategic Air Command operations in the western Pacific. In Jul 1986, activated the 65 Strategic Squadron to control the TDY air refueling forces. Conducted refueling operations from 1 Jun 1992 through 1 Oct 1996. Assumed an airlift role in Apr 1997. Crews and aircraft deployed to Europe and Southwest Asia for expeditionary rotations and contingency operations such as the enforcement of no-fly zones over Iraq. Took part in humanitarian airlift operations and training exercises, often with U.S. Army airborne organizations stationed at nearby Fort Bragg. After terrorist attacks on the United States on 11 Sep 2001, elements deployed in support of the global War on Terror.

47th Bombardment Group (Light) Older patch, this designator is listed as circa 1948 - 1955 (see below)   Soiled from rough storage, UnUsed.......inquire - - - - partial History Established as 47 Bombardment Group (Light) November 20, 1940 Activated January 15, 1941 Redesignated: 47 Bombardment Group, Light (Night Attack) May 1, 1946 Redesignated: 47th Bombardment Group (Light) August 22, 1948; Inactivated October 2, 1949 Activated March 12, 1951; Inactivated February 8, 1955 Redesignated 47 Operations Group December 9, 1991; Activated December 15, 1991 Assignments General Headquarters Air Force (later, Air Force Combat Command), 15 January 1941 Attached to: Northwest Air District [later, Second Air Force], 15 January-14 August 194115th Bombardment Wing (Light), 14 August 1941 IV Air Support Command, 1 September 1941 Attached to: IV Bomber Command, 17 December 1941 – 15 February 1942Second Air Force, 15 February 1942 III Bomber Command, 1 May 1942 Attached to: III Ground Air Support Command, 29 June-10 August 1942III Ground Air Support Command, 10 August 1942 XII Air Support Command, 27 September 1942 Moroccan Composite Wing, 31 December 1942XII Air Support Command, 22 January 1943 Twelfth Air Force, 18 February 1943 Attached to: Northwest African Tactical Air Force, 18 February-20 March 1943Attached to: Northwest African Tactical Bomber Force, 20 March-1 September 1943Attached to: XII Air Support Command, 1 September-6 October 1943Attached to: 57th Bombardment Wing [Medium], 6 October-10 December 1943Attached to: XII Air Support [later, XII Tactical Air] Command, 10 December 1943 – 20 July 1944Attached to: 87th Fighter Wing, 20 July-7 September 1944Attached to: XII Tactical Air Command, 7–15 September 1944Attached to: XII Fighter Command [later, XXII Tactical Air Command] , 15 September 1944 – 7 June 1945I Bomber Command, 11 July 1945; Third Air Force, 7 February 1946; Tactical Air Command, 21 March 1946; Ninth Air Force, 29 May 1946; Twelfth Air Force, 1 November 1946; 47th Bombardment Wing, Light, 15 August 1947 – 2 October 1949; 12 March 1951 – 8 February 1955. 47th Flying Training Wing, 15 December 1991–present Components 20 Reconnaissance (later 97 Bombardment): attached 15 January-14 August 1941, assigned 14 August 1941 – 31 March 1946 84 Bombardment: 15 January 1941 – 2 October 1949; 12 March 1951 – 8 February 1955 (detached 17 November 1952 – 8 February 1955) 84th Flying Training Squadron: 15 December 1991 – 1 October 1992; 1 October 1998–present 85 Bombardment (later, 85 Flying Training): 15 January 1941 – 2 October 1949; 12 March 1951 – 8 February 1955 (detached 17 November 1952 – 8 February 1955); 15 December 1991–present 86 Bombardment (later, 86 Flying Training): 15 January 1941 – 2 October 1949; 23 March 1954 – 8 February 1955 (detached 23 March 1954 – 8 February 1955); 15 December 1991 – 15 September 1992; 1 December 1993–present 87th Flying Training Squadron: 15 December 1991–present 97th Bombardment Squadron: 8 May-13 August 1941 14 August 1941-31 March 1946 115 Bombardment: attached 17 May 1951 – 12 February 1952 422 Bombardment: 8 February-23 March 1954 (detached 8 February-23 March 1954) 434th Fighter Training Squadron: 19 July 2007 – Stations McChord Field, Washington, 15 January 1941 Hammer Field, California, 14 August 1941 Will Rogers Field, Oklahoma, c. 16 February 1942 Greensboro Airport, North Carolina, c. 16 July-18 October 1942 Médiouna Airfield, French Morocco, 18 November 1942 Youks-les-Bains Airfield, Algeria, 7 January 1943 Canrobert Airfield, Algeria, 6 March 1943 Thelepte Airfield, Tunisia, 30 March 1943 Souk-el-Arba Airfield, Tunisia, 13 April 1943 Soliman Airfield, Tunisia, c. 1 July 1943 Ta' Qali Airfield, Malta, 21 July 1943 Torrente Comunelli Airfield, Sicily, 9 August 1943 Gerbini Airfield, Sicily, 20 August 1943 Grottaglie Airfield, Italy, 24 September 1943 Vincenzo Airfield, Italy, 15 October 1943 Vesuvius Airfield, Italy, c. 10 January 1944 Capodichino Airport (Naples), Italy, 22 March 1944  Vesuvius Airfield, Italy, 25 April 1944 Ponte Galeria Airfield, Italy, c. 10 June 1944 Ombrone Airfield, Italy, 27 June 1944 Poretta Airfield, Corsica, 11 July 1944 Salon de Provence Airfield (Y-16), France, 7 September 1944 Follonica Airfield, Italy, 18 September 1944 Rosignano Airfield, Italy, October 1944 Grosseto Airfield, Italy, 11 December 1944 Pisa Airfield, Italy, 20–24 June 1945 Seymour Johnson Field, North Carolina, 14 July 1945 Lake Charles Army Air Field, Louisiana, c. 9 September 1945 Biggs Field (later, AFB), Texas, 20 October 1946 Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, 19 November 1948 – 2 October 1949 Langley AFB, Virginia, 12 March 1951 – 21 May 1952 Sculthorpe RAF Station (later, RAF Sculthorpe), England, 1 June 1952 – 8 February 1955 Laughlin AFB, Texas, 15 December 1991 – Aircraft Primarily B-18 Bolo, but included DB-7 Boston and LB-30 Liberator, 1941–1942 A-20 Havoc, 1941–1945 A-26 (later, B-26) Invader, 1945–1949 B-45 Tornado, 1949 Primarily B-45 Tornado, 1951–1952, but included B-26 Invader and F-84 Thunderstreak, 1951 T-37 Tweet, 1972–2004 T-38 Talon, 1972–present T-1 Jayhawk, 1993–present T-6 Texan II, 2002–present

47th Flying Training Wing    - - - - circa 1970s   47th FTW, Unused......inquire - - - - associated patch on 11th AREFS page click on picture - - - - partial History for 47th FTW Established as 47th Bombardment Wing(Light) July 28, 1947; Organized August 15, 1947; Inactivated October 2, 1949 Activated March 12, 1951; Redesignated 47th Bombardment Wing(Tactical) October 1, 1955; Discontinued/Inactivated June 22, 1962 Redesignated 47th Flying Training Wing March 22, 1972; Activated September 1, 1972 Assignments Twelfth Air Force, 15 August 1947-2 October 1949 Tactical Air Command, 12 March 1951 Attached to 49th Air Division, Operational, l2 February 1952- Third Air Force, 5 June 1952 Remained attached to 49th Air Division, Operational, to 1 July 1956 Seventeenth Air Force, 1 July 1961-22 June 1962 Air Training Command, 1 September 1972 Nineteenth Air Force, 1 July 1993–present Components 392 Bombardment Wing attached 27 June-2 October 1949 Groups: 47 Bombardment (later, 47 Operations): 15 August 1947-2 October 1949; 12 March 1951-8 February 1955; 15 December 1991–present 4400 Combat Crew Training: attached 12 March 1951-12 February 1952 Squadrons: 19 Tactical Reconnaissance: attached 7 May 1954-1 December 1956 39 Flying Training: 2 April 1990-15 December 1991 84 Bombardment: attached 17 November 1952-7 February 1955, assigned 8 February 1955-22 June 1962 84 Flying Training: 2 April 1990-15 December 1991 85 Bomb (later, 85 Flying Training): attached 17 November 1952-7 February 1955, assigned 8 February 1955-22 June 1962; assigned 1 September 1972-15 December 1991 86 Bomb (later, 86 Flying Training): attached 23 March 1954-7 February 1955, assigned 8 February 1955-22 June 1962; assigned 1 September 1972-15 December 1991 87 Flying Training: 2 April 1990-15 December 1991 420 Air Refueling: attached 15 March 1960-7 November 1961, assigned 8 November 1961-22 June 1962 422 Bombardment: attached 20 December 1953-23 March 1954. Stations Biggs AFB, Texas, August 15, 1947 – November 19, 1948 Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, November 19, 1948 – October 2, 1949 Langley AFB, Virginia, March 12, 1951 – May 21, 1952 RAF Sculthorpe, England, June 1, 1952 – June 22, 1962 Laughlin AFB, Texas, September 1, 1972 – present

48th Tactical Fighter Wing "Statue de la Liberte" - - - - F-100 era (  left and center patches from the same "A" Flight, 493rd TFS Pilot  ) 4 5/16", RFU, Used.......(sold) RFU, Used......inquire RFU, scrapbook residue on back, Used......inquire - - - - Operation El Dorado Canyon, April of 1986 center and right patches for the Raid on Tripoli, Libya circa 1960, older Liberty patch, RFU, scrapbook residue, Used.........inquire  "Statue de Libya Raiders!", plastic backing, UnUsed......inquire  "Statue de Libya Raiders!", Pelon backing, UnUsed.......inquire - - - - Operation El Dorado Canyon F-111F, LIBYAN URBAN RENEWAL, paper backing, UnUsed......inquire partial History of Operation El Dorado Canyon On April 5, 1986, a bomb exploded in a discotheque in Berlin frequented by United States Military Personnel; 63 U. S. Soldiers were injure3d to include 1 dead. On 15-16 April 1986, under the code name El Dorado Canyon, the United States launched Air Strikes against ground targets inside Libya. The timing of the attack was such that while some of the strike aircraft were still in the air, President Reagan was able to address the U. S. public and much of the world. He emphasized that this action was a matter of U. S. self defense against Libya’s state-sponsored terrorism. - - - - 48th TFW "48TFW BOMB COMP 1984" F-111F, 5" high, UnUsed..........inquire 48th TFW "48TFW-DEPLOYED WHEN DIPLOMACY FAILED", circa August 1990 for Desert Shield/Storm, UnUsed........inquire   48th TFW Gaggle patch, pre-1992, UnUsed........inquire (Gaggle patch: 492nd TFS, 493rd TFS, 494th TFS, & 495th TFS) - - - - 48th Tactical Fighter Wing (variant) ( reads: "360 TFW USAF", should read "366" )   Desert Storm 90-91, 2nd Royal Saudi Air Force Fighter Wing and 366th TFW "Partners for Peace", RFU, Used....inquire (assigned to the 2nd Air Division (Provisional) at Taif RSAFB, Saudi Arabia) (also shown on 366th Tactical Fighter Wing page) - - - - partial History Established as 48 Fighter-Bomber Wing on 25 Jun 1952; Activated 10 Jul 1952 Redesignated: 48 TFW 8 Jul 1958; 48 Fighter Wing 1 Oct 1991 Assignments Twelfth Air Force, 10 Jul 1952; United States Air Forces in Europe, 1 Jan 1958; Third Air Force, 1 Oct 1959; United States Air Forces in Europe, 12 Oct 1959; Seventeenth Air Force, 15 Nov 1959; Third Air Force, 15 Jan 1960; Seventeenth Air Force, 1 Jul 1961; Third Air Force, 1 Sep 1963-. Components Groups. 48 Fighter-Bomber (later, 48 Operations): 10 Jul 1952-8 Dec 1957; 31 Mar 1992-. Squadrons: 492 FB (later, 492 Tactical Fighter, 492 Fighter): attached 15 Mar-7 Dec 1957, assigned 8 Dec 1957-31 Mar 1992 (detached 20 Nov 1990-10 May 1991; Dec 1991-Mar 1992). 493 FB (later, 493 Tactical Fighter, 493 Fighter): attached 15 Mar-7 Dec 1957, assigned 8 Dec 1957-18 Dec 1992 (detached 25 Aug 1990-11 Mar 1991; Mar-Jun 1992).  494 FB (later, 494 Tactical Fighter, 494 Fighter): attached 15 Mar-7 Dec 1957, assigned 8 Dec 1957-31 Mar 1992 (detached 2 Sep 1990-15 Mar 1991; Sep-Dec 1991). 495 Tactical Fighter: 1 Apr 1977-13 Dec 1991. 509 Fighter-Bomber: attached 5 Oct 1957-15 Jan 1958. Stations Chaumont AB, France, 10 Jun 1952; RAF Lakenheath, England, 15 Jan 1960-. Aircraft F-84, 1952-1954; F-86, 1953-1956; F-100, 1956-1972; F-4, 1972-1977; F-111, 1977-1992; F-15, 1992-. Operations The 48th served as one of USAFE's fighter wings with a commitment to NATO. It operated a special aerobatic team, the "Sky Blazers," c. Jun-Nov 1953 and Jul 1954-Oct 1956. Its mission was limited because it was equipped with very few aircraft, Feb 1972-Jul 1974. In 1977, it converted to F-111F aircraft and continued its commitment to NATO as a nuclear, conventional, mobility, and quick reaction conventional force. The Wing's elements participated in the air raid on Tripoli, Libya, 15/16 April 1986, in retaliation for that country's sponsorship of terrorist attacks. The 48th deployed its fighter squadrons and other personnel to Saudia Arabia, Aug 1990-May 1991. During the war against Iraq, squadron pilots struck bridges, tanks, and bunkers. The wing deployed aircrews and F-111's to Turkey, Sep 1991-Jun 1992, flying air suppression missions to enforce Iraq's compliance with U.N. treaty terms. Transitioning to F-15E aircraft, Feb-Dec 1992, it made plans to resume deployments to Turkey. Through the 48th Operations Group, the 48th Wing supported combat operations in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Southwest Asia, from 1991-2003. Campaign Streamers Southwest Asia: Defense of Saudi Arabia; Liberation and Defense of Kuwait.

49th Tactical Fighter Wing "TUTOR ET ULTOR"  Protector and Avenger 49th TFW, Thai made, flew F-4s out of Takhli RTAFB  from May to September 1972, UnUsed......inquire ( patch used for 4 months in 1972 = Rare ) "TUTOR ET ULTOR", F-105 and F-4 era, UnUsed....inquire - - - - First Sergeant Novelty patch, 49th OMS patch "used from May to October 1972" = RARE   49th Organizational Maintenance Squadron, Thai made, Rare short-lived insignia, UnUsed......inquire ( also linked from the Ground, MAINT page ) - - - - 49th Tactical Fighter Wing Flying F-15s out of Holloman AFB, NM circa 1977 to 1992 49th TFW "Forty Niners", 1977 - 1992 era, plastic back, Unused.........inquire - - - -  49th Tactical Fighter Wing Flying F-117As out of Holloman AFB, NM circa May 1992 to present 49th TFS, RFU, plastic back with glue residue on back, Used.....inquire RFU, plastic back, Used......inquire (  see aircraft page for F-117A patches  ) (  see  37th TFW   and   4450th TAC GP  for units this outfit is associated with  ) (  for associated squadrons, see 415th, 416th, & 417th TFS ) - - - - partial History Established and Activated August 1948; Redesignated: 49th FBW February 1950; 49th TFW July 1958; 49th FW October 1991 Assignments 39th Air Division (Defense) (later, 39th Air Division), 1 Mar 1955 Fifth Air Force, 15 Apr– 10 Dec 1957 USAFE 10 Dec 1957 17th AF 15 Nov 1969 832d AD 1 Jul 1968 (attached to Seventeenth Air Force, 15 Jan–4 Apr 1969) 835th AD 1 Feb 1970 (attached to 17th AF 14 Sep–7 Oct 1970) 12th AF 30 Jun 1971 ( attached to 13th AF May 5 – October 2, 1972 for duty at Takhli RTAB, Thailand ) Tactical Training, Holloman,NM 1 Aug 1977 833d Air Division, 1 Dec 1980; 12th AF 15 Nov 1991 – Squadron Components (partial list) 7th: attached 9 Jul–17 Aug 1950 and 7 Aug 1956–15 Apr 1957; assigned 10 Dec 1957–15 Nov 1991 (detached 10 Sep–6 Oct 1971, 2 Mar–4 Apr 1973, 2 Apr– 3 May 1974, 4 Oct–6 Nov 1975, 23 Aug–25 Sep 1976). 8th: attached 15 Apr–15 Oct 1957; assigned 10 Dec 1957–15 Nov 1991 (detached c. 12 Sep–c. 11 Oct 1970, 10 Sep–6 Oct 1971, 3 Mar–5 Apr 1973, 5 Sep–6 Oct 1975, 21 Sep–20 Oct 1976, 22 Aug–22 Sep 1977, 10 Sep–15 Nov 1991). 9th: attached 17 Aug–c. 6 Sep 1950 and 15 Apr–9 Dec 1957, assigned 10 Dec 1957–15 Nov 1991 (detached c. 12 Sep–c. 11 Oct 1970, 9 Sep–7 Oct 1971, 4 Feb–15 Mar 1973, 6 Sep–7 Oct 1975, 22 Sep–21 Oct 1977, 10 Sep–10 Oct 1977, 20 Jun–15 Nov 417th: 15 Nov 1970– 30 Apr 1977 (detached 9 Sep–2 Oct 1971, 3 Feb–14 Mar 1973, 5 Mar–5 Apr 1974, 3 Oct–5 Nov 1975, 24 Aug–26 Sep 1976). 434th: attached 12 Aug–6 Oct 1972. 465th Tactical Fighter Training: 1 Aug 1973–1 Jan 1977. 4449th: 12 Jul–10 Oct 1972. Stations Spangdahlem AB, Germany 25 Aug 1959–30 Jun 1968 Holloman AFB, NM 1 Jul 1968 – Aircraft F–100, 1957–1962; F–105, 1961–1967 F–4, 1967–1971, 1971–1978, 1992–; T–38, 1973–1976 F–15, 1977–1992; AT–38, 1992 – F–117, 1992–; HH–60, 1993– Operations Supporting NATO, participated in tactical exercises and operations in Europe, Dec 1957–Jun 1968, initially with F–100s, later with F–105s and then F–4s. Replaced by 7149th Tactical Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem AB, Germany, on 1 Jul 1968, and reformed at Holloman AFB, NM, largely with recent returnees from Southeast Asia. Served as USAF’s first "dual-based," NATO-committed wing, subject to immediate return to Europe if and when needed. The entire wing deployed back to Spangdahlem AB 15 Jan–4 Apr 1969 and 14 Sep– 7 Oct 1970, receiving the Mackay Trophy for the 1969 deployment. At Holloman AFB, the wing continued participation in tactical exercises and firepower demonstrations to maintain combat readiness. Had base host responsibility from 1 Jan 1971 – 1 Aug 1977 and 15 Nov 1991 – . In the autumn of 1971 the wing’s four tactical squadrons deployed in Europe. On 4 May 1972, after North Vietnam invaded South Vietnam, the entire wing, except for a rear echelon that remained to run Holloman, deployed at Takhli RTAFB, Thailand. Conducted combat operations in Southeast Asia, 11 May–27 Sep 1972, to help blunt a strong North Vietnamese offensive. Flew combat sorties in: South Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos from July 1 to September 24, 1972 during Operation Linebacker, the bombardment campaign in North Vietnam. Returned to Holloman AFB in early Oct 1972, and continued rotating tactical components to Europe to support NATO through Sep 1977. Also provided USAF fighter lead-in training in T–38s, Feb 1974–Dec 1976. After conversion to the F–15 in Oct 1977, the wing ceased its "dual-base" commitment to NATO and changed to an air superiority mission, with training focusing on Dissimilar Air Combat Tactics for multi-theater operations. Won the 1988 William Tell air-to-air meet. Deployed aircraft and personnel to Southwest Asia to fly combat air patrol for coalition operations, 20 Jun–19 Dec 1991. Began basic fighter training for USAF aircrews with AT–38 aircraft in Mar 1992; and training of German Air Force pilots in F–4s in Jul 1992. Aircraft conversion from F–15s to the F–117 Stealth fighter in May 1992 resulted in a change from an air-to-air to an air-to-ground mission. Maintained 90-day rotations of personnel and F–117 Stealth fighters to Saudi Arabia as part of CENTAF’s post-Desert Storm task force in Southwest Asia, Jul 1992 to present. The wing gained the 48th Rescue Squadron flying HH–60 Nighthawk helicopters in Feb 1993.

50th Fighter-Bomber Group Active 1953 to 1957   mid-1950s, 50th FTR BMR GP patch, scrapbook residue on back(came from a 13th BS(T) Pilot's Grouping pasted to a poster board), UnUsed......(sold) - - - - partial History for 50th FBGp (see below for 50th FBW/TFW history) THe 50th FIGp Redesignated 50th FBGp and Activated January 1, 1953 at Clovis AFB, NM; Assigned to TAC flying F-51s; Received F-86F Sabres later Moved to Hahn AB, Germany July - August 1953; Assigned to USAFE, 12th AF Squadrons 10th: 1941-1945; 1953- 81st: 1942-1945; 1949-1951; 1953- 417th: 1953- Primary mission of the 50th FBGp was the delivery of TAC Nukes against the Commie forces if they crossed the West German Border Secondary missions were TAC Air Defense and NATO Ground Forces support Received F-86H Sabres starting October 21, 1955 On April 15,1956 started Relocating to Toul-Rosières Air Base, France(to be further from the Evil Empire Forces) 50th FBGp Inactivated December 8, 1957; Operational Squadrons, the 10th, 81st, and 417th FBSs were Assigned directly to the 50th FBW On July 8, 1958 the 50th FBW was Redesignated 50th TFW - - - - 50th Tactical Fighter Wing 50th TFW, UnUsed........inquire 50th TFW, scrapbook residue on back, Unused........(sold) 50th TFW, RFU, harness rub on border, Used......(sold) - - - - Gunsmoke 1985   50th TFW, teal-blue background, RFU, Used.........inquire 50th TFW, RFU, Used.......(sold) 50th TFW "HAHN AB" "GUNSMOKE '85" "Fighting Falcons" "GO FOR THE GOLD", German made(?), UnUsed..(sold) - - - - partial History for 50th TFW (see above for 50th FBGp history) Established 50th FW May 16, 1949; Activated in Reserve June 1, 1949; Redesignated 50 FIW March 1, 1950; Ordered to active service June 1, 1951; Inactivated on 2 June 1951 Redesignated 50th FBW November 15, 1952; Activated January 1, 1953; Redesignated 50 TFW July 8, 1958; Inactivated September 30, 1991 Redesignated 50 Space Wing on 1 January 1992; Activated on 30 January 1992. Assignments First Air Force, 1 June 1949 Attached to 33d Fighter [later, 33 Fighter-Interceptor] Wing, 1 June 1949 – Eastern Air Defense Force, 1 September 1950–2 June 1951 Remained attached to 33d Fighter-Interceptor Wing to 2 June 1951 Ninth Air Force, 1 January 1953 Twelfth Air Force, 9 August 1953 United States Air Forces in Europe, 1 January 1958 Seventeenth Air Force, 15 November 1959–30 September 1991 Air Force Space Command, 30 January 1992 Fourteenth Air Force, 20 September 1993–present Stations Otis Air Force Base, Massachusetts, 1 June 1949–2 June 1951 Clovis Air Force Base, New Mexico, 1 January–23 July 1953 Hahn Air Base, West Germany, 10 August 1953 Toul-Rosières Air Base, France, 17 July 1956 Hahn Air Base, West Germany, 10 December 1959–30 September 1991 Components 8th Tactical Fighter Squadron: attached 8 March–2 April 1973 and 6 September–6 October 1975 9th Tactical Fighter Squadron: attached 11 September–7 October 1971 and 23 September–24 October 1976. 10th TFS ? 68th Tactical Fighter Squadron: attached 10 May–7 June 1977 69 Pilotless Bomber (later, 69 Tactical Missile): attached 14 March 1955–15 April 1956 81st TFS ? 313th TFS ? 355th Tactical Fighter Squadron: attached 5 September–16 November 1961 417th TFS ? 421st Tactical Fighter Squadron: attached 5–25 August 1977 435th Tactical Fighter Squadron: attached c. 24 October–11 December 1962. 496th Tactical Fighter Squadron: attached 1–24 November 1968, assigned 25 November 1968–15 May 1991 509 Fighter-Bomber: attached 15 January-24 March 1958 614 Tactical Fighter: attached 5 September-14 November 1961 Aircraft F-86Fs circa 1953 - 1958 F-100D Super Sabres circa 1957 - 1966 F-4s 1966 - 1982 F-16s (?)

51st Fighter Interceptor Wing (1950 - 1971) "DEFTLY AND SWIFTLY" - - - - Found together - Naha AB era large Japan made 51st FIW, circa 1960s, UnUsed............inquire Large patch made in Japan, circa 1960s, UnUsed......(sold) ( These 51st FMS were with the above Wing patches - I guess the 51st FMS supported the 51st FIW? ) 51st Field Maintenance Squadron click on picture for the 51st FMS patch details - - - - 51st FIW "DEFTLY AND SWIFTLY", 1960s era................(sold) 51st Fighter Interceptor Wing, 1960s era, large Japan made patch, Unused.....inquire - - - -   51st FIW, UnUsed........inquire - - - - 51st Composite Wing(Tactical) (1971 - 1974 51st Composite Wing (Tactical), Korean made, RFU(?), Used(?)........inquire 51st COMP WG(Tac), Korean made, UnUsed......inquire - - - -   51st Composite Wing (Tactical), Korean made, Used.......inquire 51st COMP W(TAC) "F-4E AIRCREW EVAL", Korean made, Used.......(sold) - - - -  partial History unedited from USAF site Established 51st FW 10 Aug 1948; Activated 18 Aug 1948; Redesignated 51 FIW 1 Feb 1950; Inactivated 31 May 1971 Redesignated 51 Air Base Wing 20 Oct 1971;  Activated 1 Nov 1971 Redesignated 51 Composite Wing (Tactical) on 30 Sep 1974 Redesignated: 51 Tactical Fighter Wing on 1 Jul 1982; 51 Wing on 7 Feb 1992; 51 Fighter Wing on 1 Oct 1993 Assignments 1 Air Division, 18 Aug 1948; Thirteenth Air Force, 1 Dec 1948; Twentieth Air Force, 16 May 1949 (attached to Fifth Air Force, 25 Sep 1950-1 Aug 1954 and further attached to 8 Fighter-Bomber Wing, 25 Sep-12 Oct 1950); 313 Air Division, 1 Mar 1955-31 May 1971. 314 Air Division, 1 Nov 1971; Seventh Air Force, 8 Sep 1986-. Components Groups. 5 Tactical Air Control (later, 5 Tactical Control; 5 Air Control): 8 Jan 1980-20 Jun 1982; 1 Oct 1990-1 Jul 1993. 51 Fighter (later, 51 Fighter-Interceptor, 51 Fighter, 51 Operations): 18 Aug 1948- 25 Oct 1957 (detached 26 Sep-12 Oct 1950, 16 Aug 1954-15 Mar 1955); 1 Oct 1990-. Squadrons. 16 Fighter-Interceptor: attached 1 Jul-24 Oct 1957, assigned 25 Oct 1957-24 Dec 1964. 19 Tactical Air Support: 30 Sep 1974-8 Jan 1980. 25 Fighter-Interceptor (later, 25 Tactical Fighter): attached 1 Jul- 24 Oct 1957, assigned 25 Oct 1957-8 Jun 1960; 1 Feb 1981-31 Jun 1990. 36 Tactical Fighter: 30 Sep 1974-1 Oct 1990. 82 Fighter-Interceptor: attached 17 Feb-24 Jun 1966, assigned 25 Jun 1966-31 May 1971 (detached 30 Jan-20 Feb 1968). 318 Fighter-Interceptor: attached 11-18 Feb 1968. 497 Tactical Fighter: 1 Jan 1982-24 Jan 1989. 555 Tactical Fighter: attached 11 Dec 1964-15 Mar 1965 and 11 Nov 1965-25 Feb 1966. 558 Tactical Fighter: attached 12 Mar-15 Jun 1965. 559 Tactical Fighter: attached 12 Jun-15 Nov 1965. Stations Naha Afld (later, AB), Okinawa, 18 Aug 1948; Itazuke AB, Japan, 22 Sep 1950; Kimpo AB, South Korea, 10 Oct 1950; Itazuke AB, Japan, 10 Dec 1950; Tsuiki AB, Japan, 15 Jan 1951; Suwon AB, South Korea, 1 Oct 1951- 26 Jul 1954; Naha AB, Okinawa, 1 Aug 1954-31 May 1971. Osan AB, South Korea, 1 Nov 1971-. Aircraft F-61, 1948-1950; F-80, 1948-1951; F-82, 1949-1950; F-86, 1951-1960; F-94, 1954-1955; F-102, 1959-1964, 1966-1971; F-4, 1964-1965, 1965-1966; F-106, 1968. F-4, 1974-1989; OV-10, 1974-1982; A-10, 1982-1989; F-16, 1988-; OA-10, 1990-; C-12, 1992-; HH-60, 1993-1995; A-10, 1998-. Operations In 1948, assumed air defense of Ryukyu Islands. Commenced combat operations over Korea in Sep 1950 with combat air patrols, close air support, and armed reconnaissance missions in support of UN forces. Operated a detachment at Suwon AB, Korea, beginning in May 1951, and relocated there in Oct 1951, with maintenance and supply elements remaining in Japan until Aug 1954. Ceased combat 27 Jul 1953. Wing pilots claimed 312 victories against enemy MiG jet fighters, including the first USAF victory in the first all-jet aerial battle on 8 Nov 1950. Following the cease-fire, resumed air defense of the Ryukyu Islands. From Aug 1954 through early 1971, frequently deployed aircraft, crews, and support personnel throughout the Far East, including Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines. Stationed one squadron (16th Fighter-Interceptor) at Tainan, Taiwan, 29 Aug 1958-26 Jan 1959 during the Quemoy-Matsu Crisis to fly combat air patrol for Nationalist Chinese Air Force supply flights. Following the seizure of the USS Pueblo by North Korea, deployed one squadron (82 Fighter-Interceptor) and support personnel to Suwon AB, Korea, 30 Jan-20 Feb 1968, and sent other personnel to Osan AB, South Korea, to support the 314 Air Division. Prior to leaving Naha AB in 1971 the Wing had a DET-4 in Vietnam and Thailand according to insignia that has been collected. Deployed an interceptor detachment to Suwon AB, South Korea, from Jun 1968 through 1970. In Nov 1971, served primarily as a support wing for Osan AB and the Koon-Ni range complex, and, after 15 Apr 1975, for Taegu AB, South Korea. Added a tactical mission on 30 Sep 1974. The wing lost control of Taegu AB from Oct 1978 to Jan 1982. The wing in 1982 gained a close air support capability to complement its air superiority role. Frequently deployed aircraft and crews to participate in training exercises throughout the Far East during this period. In addition, aircrews trained to perform fast forward air control missions beginning in 1984. In 1988-1989, mission shifted to offensive counterair and all-weather air interdiction. Restored tactical air control capabilities in Oct 1990, and, in Sep 1991, became the first operational F-16 unit to employ laser targeting with the LANTIRN navigation and targeting system. Airlift support operations were augmented with the addition of a flight of light transports in Aug 1992. Took part in a series of joint and combined training exercises for the defense of the Republic of Korea.

52nd Fighter Interceptor Group 52nd Wing (Air Defense) 52nd Tactical Fighter Wing - - - - 1-of-100 Academy patches modified to represent the combined Wild Weasel Operations of the 35th and 52nd TFWs during Desert Shield/Storm click on picture for details - - - - 52nd FIGp and/or 52nd FW(AD) Older design with detached scroll "SEEK ATTACK DESTROY", UnUsed........inquire 52nd Fighter Interceptor Wing era, RFU, stains in upper-left quadrant, Used..........inquire - - - - 52 TFW at Spangdahlem AFB, Germany 52nd TFW, scrapbook residue, UnUsed........inquire 52nd TFW, UnUsed..........inquire - - - - RFU, Used.......inquire 52nd TFW, RFU, Used.....inquire - - - - 23rd (Fighting Hawks), 81st (Panthers), & 480th (War Hawks) circa 1976 - 1992 with Pelon backing material, probably made in Germany, UnUsed.......inquire ( background should be white(? ) 52nd Fighter Wing, 25th Anniversary, that would make the vintage 1996, UnUsed........inquire - - - - 52nd FW Gaggle Insignia post-September 1991. 4 3/8" Gaggle Patch, UnUsed........inquire - - - - partial History Established as 52 Fighter Wing (All Weather) 10 May 1948; Activated June 9, 1948 Redesignated 52 Fighter-All Weather Wing 20 Jan 1950 Redesignated 52 Fighter-Interceptor Wing on 1 May 1951; Inactivated 6 Feb 1952 Redesignated 52nd FW(AD); Activated 11 Apr 1963; Organized 1 Jul 1963; Inactivated 30 Sep 1968 Redesignated 52nd TFW November 12, 1971; Activated 31 Dec 1971. Redesignated 52nd FW 1 Oct 1991

Early 55th SRW "VIDEMUS OMNIA" = We See All  patch depicts Morse code spelling "SAC" " ...  .-  -.-. " on the Lightning Bolt around the Earth ( most patches do not depict a true rendition of  "SAC"  in Morse code )    55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, design approved in 1954, Used......inquire RFU MA-1 Green Liner Flight Jacket (glove snaps on patch=Navy/Marine style used in the 1950s), Used......inquire Japan made, RFU, Used......inquire ( see the 343rd SRS Black Crows )  - - - - partial History Established as 55 Strategic Reconnaissance Wing 29 Jun 1948. Activated 19 Jul 1948. Inactivated 14 Oct 1949. Redesignated 55 Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, Medium, on 27 Oct 1950; Activated 1 Nov 1950. Redesignated: 55 Strategic Reconnaissance Wing on 16 Aug 1966; 55 Wing 1 Sep 1991. Assignments 311 Air Division, 19 Jul 1948-14 Oct 1949. Second Air Force, 1 Nov 1950; 21 Air (later, 21 Strategic Aerospace) Division, 1 Oct 1952 (attached to 5 Air Division, 18 May-16 Aug 1955); 810 Strategic Aerospace Division, 1 Sep 1964; 12 Strategic Aerospace Division, 2 Jul 1966; 14 Strategic Aerospace (later, 14 Air) Division, 30 Jun 1971; 4 Air Division, 1 Oct 1976; 57 Air Division, 1 Apr 1980; 12 Air Division, 1 Oct 1982; 14 Air Division, 1 Oct 1985; Second Air Force, 1 Sep 1991; 12th AF, 1 Jul 1993; 8th AF, 1 Oct 2002- Components Groups. 55 Strategic Reconnaissance (later, 55 Operations): 19 Jul 1948- 14 Oct 1949; 1 Nov 1950-16 Jun 1952; 1 Sep 1991-. 55 Electronic Combat: 3 Feb 03-. Squadrons. 1 Airborne Command and Control: 1 Nov 1975-1 Sep 1991. 1 Strategic Reconnaissance (Provisional): attached 1 Sep-9 Oct 1948. 1 Strategic Reconnaissance: attached 10-26 Oct 1948; attached 14 Jan-1 Jun 1949. 2 Airborne Command and Control: 1 Apr 1970-1 Sep 1991. 23 Strategic Reconnaissance: attached 1-17 Jun 1949. 38 Strategic Reconnaissance: attached 6 Jan 1951-15 Jun 1952, assigned 16 Jun 1952-1 Apr 1970; assigned 1 Apr 1979-1 Sep 1991. 55 Air Refueling: attached 8 Jan 1951-15 Jun 1952, assigned 16 Jun 1952-18 Feb 1954; assigned 1 Oct 1955-15 Mar 1963 (detached 31 Oct-27 Dec 1956). 82 Reconnaissance: 2 Oct 1991-1 Jul 1992. 323 Strategic Reconnaissance: attached 19 Sep-10 Oct 1949. 338 Strategic Reconnaissance: attached 25 Nov 1950-15 Jun 1952, assigned 16 Jun 1952-15 Jun 1963; assigned 25 Mar-25 Dec 1967. 343 Strategic Reconnaissance: attached 19 Jul-26 Oct 1948; attached 4 Jan 1951-15 Jun 1952, assigned 16 Jun 1952-1 Sep 1991. 548 Strategic Missile: attached 1-31 Aug 1964, assigned 1 Sep 1964-25 Mar 1965. 922 Reconnaissance: 1 Jun-1 Jul 1992. Stations Topeka (later, Forbes) AFB, KS, 19 Jul 1948-14 Oct 1949. Ramey AFB, Puerto Rico, 1 Nov 1950; Forbes AFB, KS, 5 Oct 1952; Offutt AFB, NE, 16 Aug 1966-. Aircraft and Missiles B/RB-17, 1948-1949; B/RB-29, 1948-1949; RC-54, 1948. B/RB-29, 1950-1951; RB-50, 1950-1954; EB/RB-47, 1954-1967; Atlas, 1964-1965; EC-135, 1966-; KC-135, 1966-; RC-135, 1967-; E-4, 1975-; C-135, 1977-1994; NKC-135, 1983-1994; TC-135, 1988-; T-38, 1992-1995; WC-135, 1992-; C-21: 1993-1997; OC-135: 1994-; EC-130, 2002-. Operations Provided precise mapping and photographic reconnaissance, 1948-1949. Performed strategic reconnaissance, charting photography, precise electronic geodetic mapping, and electronic reconnaissance, 1950-1954. When mapping and charting functions transferred on 1 May 1954, wing assumed mission of global strategic reconnaissance, including electronic reconnaissance, weather reconnaissance (to Jun 1963), and photographic reconnaissance (to May 1964). Deployed at Ben Guerir AB, French Morocco, May-Aug 1955. Responsible for an Atlas missile complex, Aug 1964-Mar 1965. Became responsible for SAC's airborne command post and post-attack command and control operations, Aug 1966. In addition, flew SAC logistic support missions after Sep 1971. Conducted K/E/RC-135 pilot training as required. Became responsible for the National Emergency Airborne Command Post E-4 aircraft fleet in 1975. Began Airborne Launch Control operations in 1978 using EC-135Cs as flying launch/control platforms for Minuteman, and later, Peacekeeper strategic missile systems. Awarded the P. T. Cullen award five times since 1971 for its contributions to photo and signal intelligence collection. Operated from bases in the US, Mediterranean, Europe, and the Pacific. Provided reconnaissance for contingencies in Grenada, 1983; Libya, 1986; and Southwest Asia, 1990-1991. Ended nearly twenty-five years of continuous Airborne Command Post operations in 1990, assumed a modified alert posture, and continued worldwide reconnaissance. Provided crews and aircraft for enforcement of no-fly zones over southern Iraq, 1992- and Bosnia-Herzegovina, 1992-1996. Subordinate units operated in England, Japan, Greece, and southwest Asia. Flew global reconnaissance and air-sampling missions during the 1990s, including Open Skies Treaty flights to monitor the military activities of other nations. In 1994, the airborne command post mission was altered to include support for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for response to natural disasters.

56th Tactical Fighter Wing 56th Tactical Training Wing  - - - - 56th TFW, RFU, Used.....inquire UnUsed........inquire  - - - - 56th TFW, circa 1975 - 81, RFU, Used.....inquire 56th TFW, 3 1/8", UnUsed........inquire 56th TTW, circa 1981-91, RFU, Used......inquire  - - - - partial History of 56th TFW Established as 56 Fighter Wing 28 Jul 1947; Organized 15 Aug 1947 Redesignated 56 FIW 20 Jan 1950; Inactivated 6 Feb 1952 Redesignated 56 FW (AD); Activated 28 Dec 1960; Organized 1 Feb 1961; Discontinued & Inactivated 1 Jan 1964 Redesignated 56th  ACW & Activated 16 Mar 1967; Organized  8 Apr 1967 Redesignated: 56th SOW 1 Aug 1968; 56 TFW 30 Jun 1975; 56 TTW 1 Oct 1981; 56 FW 1 Oct 1991

57th Fighter Weapons Wing Conducts Operational Tests and Evaluations at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada DET 1, 57th FWW  - Scorpion superposed on a Mushroom Cloud   UnUsed.......inquire  - - - - partial History Established as 57th Fighter Wing c. 15 March 1948; Organized 20 April 1948; Redesignated 57th Fighter-Interceptor Wing 20 January 1950; Inactivated 1 January 1951 Redesignated 57th Fighter Weapons Wing 22 August 1969; Activated 15 October 1969 (by redesignation of 4525th Fighter Weapons Wing); Redesignated 57th Tactical Training Wing 1 April 1977; 57th Fighter Weapons Wing 1 March 1980; 57th Fighter Wing 1 October 1991; Redesignated; 57th Wing 15 June 1993  Assignments  Alaskan Air Command, 20 April 1948-1 January 1951  USAF Tactical Fighter Weapons (later, USAF Fighter Weapons; USAF Weapons and Tactics; Air Warfare) Center, 15 October 1969–present Squadrons 64th Fighter Weapons (later, 64th Tactical Fighter Training Aggressor; 64th Aggressor) Squadron: 15 Oct 1972-5 Oct 1990. 65th Fighter Weapons (later, 65th Tactical Fighter Training Aggressor; 65th Aggressor) Squadron: 15 Oct 1969-7 Apr 1989 66th Fighter Weapons Squadron: 15 Oct 1969-30 Dec 1981 414th Fighter Weapons Squadron: 15 Oct 1969-30 Dec 1981 422d Fighter Weapons (later, 422d Test and Evaluation) Squadron: 15 Oct 1969-1 Nov 1991 431st Fighter Weapons (later, 431st Test and Evaluation) Squadron: 1 Oct 1980-1 Nov 1991 433d Fighter Weapons Squadron: 1 Oct 1976-30 Dec 1981 4460th Helicopter Squadron: 1 Nov 1983-1 Jun 1985 4477th Test and Evaluation Flight (later, 4477 Test and Evaluation Squadron) Squadron: 1 Apr 1977-15 Jul 1990. USAF Air Demonstration Squadron: 15 Feb 1974–Present Schools USAF Fighter Weapons (later, USAF Weapons) School: 30 December 1981–Present USAF Combat Rescue School: July 2, 1993 – July 15, 1995.  Stations  Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, 20 April 1948-1 January 1951  Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, 15 October 1969–present Aircraft P-51 Mustang (1948)  P-80 Shooting Star (1948–1950)  C-47 Skytrain (1948)  C-54 Skymaster (1948–1950)  A-7 Corsair II (1969–1975)  F-4 Phantom II (1969–1985, 1993–1995)  F-100 Super Sabre (1969)  F-105 Thunderchief (1969–1975)  F-111 Aardvark (1969–1995)  T-39 Sabreliner (1969–1972)  T-38 Talon (1972–1990) F-5 Freedom Fighter (1975–1989)  F-15 Eagle (1976 – present)  A-10 Thunderbolt II (1977 – present)  F-16 Falcon (1980 – present)  UH-1 Iroquois (1981–1985)  B-1 Lancer (1993–1999)  B-52 Stratofortress (1993–1999)  HH-60 Pave Hawk (1993 – present)  MQ-1 Predator (1995–2007)  MQ-9 Reaper (- 2007)

58th Tactical Fighter Training Wing circa 1969 - 1977 now the 58th Special Operations Wing   58th TFTW, RFU, Used.....inquire - - - - partial History Established as 58th Fighter-Bomber Wing on 25 Jun 1952; Activated 10 Jul 1952; Inactivated 1 Jul 1958 Redesignated 58th TFTW 22 Aug 1969; Activated 15 Oct 1969 Redesignated: 58th Tactical Training Wing 1 Apr 1977 Redesignated: 58th FW 1 October 1991 Redesignated: 58th Special Operations Wing 1 Apr 1994 Assignments Tactical Air Command, 10 Jul 1952 (attached to Fifth Air Force, 10 Jul 1952-28 Feb 1955; Korean Air Division, Provisional, 314, 1-14 Mar 1955; 314 Air Division, 15 Mar 1955-31 Dec 1956); Far East Air Forces, 1 Jan 1957; 314 Air Division, 1 Jan 1957-1 Jul 1958. Twelfth Air Force, 15 Oct 1969; Tactical Training, Luke, 1 Apr 1977; 832 Air Division, 1 Dec 1980; Twelfth Air Force, 1 Oct 1991; Nineteenth Air Force, 1 Jul 1993-. Components Wings. 49 Fighter-Bomber: attached 16-31 Mar 1953. 474 Fighter-Bomber: attached 1 Apr 1953-8 Nov 1954. Groups. 49 Fighter-Bomber: attached 16-31 Mar 1953. 58 Fighter-Bomber (later, 58 Operations): 10 Jul 1952-8 Nov 1957; 1 Oct 1991-. 474 Fighter-Bomber: attached 1 Apr 1953-24 Nov 1954. Squadrons. 69 Fighter-Bomber (later, 69 Tactical Fighter Training): attached 1 Mar-7 Nov 1957, assigned 8 Nov 1957-1 Jul 1958; assigned 15 Oct 1969-16 Mar 1983. 310 Fighter-Bomber (later, 310 Tactical Fighter Training): attached 1 Mar-7 Nov 1957, assigned 8 Nov 1957-1 Jul 1958; assigned 15 Dec 1969-1 Oct 1991. 311 Fighter-Bomber (later, 311 Tactical Fighter Training): attached 1 Mar-7 Nov 1957, assigned 8 Nov 1957-1 Jul 1958; assigned 18 Jan 1970-1 Oct 1991. 312 Tactical Fighter Training: 1 Oct 1984-18 Jan 1991. 314 Tactical Fighter Training: 1 Oct 1986-1 Oct 1991. 333 Tactical Fighter Training: 22 Mar-31 Jul 1971. 418 Tactical Fighter Training: 15 Oct 1969-1 Oct 1976. 425 Tactical Fighter Training: 15 Oct 1969-29 Aug 1979. 426 Tactical Fighter Training: 18 Jan 1970-1 Jan 1981. 461 Tactical Fighter Training: 1 Jul 1977-29 Aug 1979. 550 Tactical Fighter Training: 18 Jan 1970-29 Aug 1979. 555 Tactical Fighter Training: 5 Jul 1974-29 Aug 1979. 4461 Tactical Fighter Training: 23 Jun 1976-1 Jul 1977. 4511 Combat Crew Training: 15 Oct 1969-18 Jan 1970. 4514 Combat Crew Training: 15 Oct-15 Dec 1969. 4515 Combat Crew Training: 15 Oct 1969-18 Jan 1970. 4517 Combat Crew Training: 15 Oct 1969-18 Jan 1970. Stations Itazuke AB, Japan, 10 Jul 1952; Taegu AB, South Korea, Aug 1952; Osan-Ni (later, Osan) AB, South Korea, 15 Mar 1955-1 Jul 1958. Luke AFB, AZ, 15 Oct 1969; Kirtland AFB, NM, 1 Apr 1994-. Commanders Col James B. Buck, 10 Jul 1952; Col Victor E. Warford, 22 Jul 1952; Col Joseph Davis Jr., 1 Jul 1953; Col Arthur C. Agan Jr., 8 Aug 1953; Col Earl E. Bates Jr., c. Jul 1954; Col Neil A. Newman, 15 Mar 1955; Col Richard T. Carlisle, 2 Dec 1955; Col Clifford Nash, 13 Jun 1956; Col Wayne E. Rhynard, l Aug 1956; Col Horace A. Hanes, 1957; Col Ralph L. Merritt Jr., 1 Jun-l Jul 1958. Col John J. Burns, 15 Oct 1969; Col John S. Clarke Jr., 26 Jun 1970; Brig Gen Albert L. Melton, 31 Aug 1972; Brig Gen Fred A. Haeffner, 15 Aug 1974; Col John F. O'Donnell, 1 Apr 1977; Col James P. Coyne, 10 Jun 1977; Col Edward Levell Jr., 4 Aug 1977; Col Peter T. Kempf, 27 Mar 1978; Col Alan P. Lurie, 29 Aug 1979; Col Malcolm F. Bolton, 5 Jun 1981; Col James F. Record, 23 May 1983; Col James M. Johnston III, 5 May 1984; Col Ralph T. Browning, 18 Sep 1985; Col Walter T. West, 16 Jul 1987; Col William F. Looke, 20 Apr 1988; Col William S. Hinton Jr., 7 Sep 1989; Col Steven R. Polk, 2 Jul 1991; Brig Gen Ralph T. Browning, 1 Oct 1991; Brig Gen Patrick K. Gamble, 21 Aug 1992; Brig Gen Stephen B. Plummer, 24 Jun 1993; Col Richard T. Jeffreys, 1 Apr 1994; Col Michael N. Farage, 30 Aug 1994; Col John H. Folkerts, 14 Feb 1997; Col Michael F. Planert, 13 Jul 1999; Col Michael B. Byers, 14 May 2001; Col Eric E. Fiel, 25 Apr 2003-. Aircraft F-84, 1952-1954; F-86, 1954-1958. F-100, 1969-1971; F/TF-104, 1969-1983; F-5, 1969-1979; A-7, 1969-1971; F-4, 1971-1982; F/TF-15, 1974-1979, 1991-1994; F-16, 1982-1994; UH-1, 1994-; HH-60, 1994-; MH-53, 1994-; TH-53, 1994-2001; HC-130, 1994-1997, 2000-; MC-130, 1994-; C-12, 1999-2002. Operations In 1952 and early 1953, flew interdiction and close air support missions in Korea, but also attacked special strategic targets such as military schools, dams, and port facilities. After the armistice, provided air defense for South Korea. From 15 Mar 1953 to 8 Nov 1954, service-tested a "reinforced" wing organization, exercising direct control of the tactical components of the attached wings. Conducted training of US, German Air Force, and other friendly foreign nation aircrew and support personnel. Participated in numerous operations and tactical exercises and operated Luke AFB until Apr 1977. Managed Tactical Air Command's Central Instructor School, 1971-1981. Began in early 1983 tactical fighter training for US and foreign aircrews in the F-16. Deployed support personnel to Europe to augment USAFE units during the war against Iraq in 1991. In the fall of 1991, its primary mission expanded to include tactical training in the F-15E all-weather strike fighter. By 1994, the wing had trained pilots and support personnel from the Netherlands, South Korea, Turkey, Pakistan, the Republic of Singapore, Norway, Greece, Egypt, Indonesia, and Venezuela. In 1994, the wing's mission changed from the training of USAF and Allied fighter pilots to the training of USAF helicopter air crews. Also trained crews in special operations aircraft, including helicopters and modified C-130s. Performed pararescue training and search and rescue missions. Trained for missile site support and airlift for distinguished visitors. Deployed personnel worldwide for contingency and combat operations. One squadron trained at Fort Rucker, AL, using U.S. Army aircraft. On 11 Sep 2001, after terrorists hijacked four commercial airliners and crashed three of them into buildings in New York and Washington, the wing airlifted a federal task force to Pennsylvania to investigate the crash site of the fourth airliner.

WWII USAAF 64th Fighter Wing ( see on USAAF patch page )

66th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing WANTED Have an extra 66th TRW patch, contact:   Jack@LJMilitaria.com   "OMNIA CONSPICIMUS"  =  We Observe All

67th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing  - - - - 1960s era, flying RF-4Cs & F-4s, RFU, Used...........inquire UnUsed.........inquire another "Used" patch available - inquire - - - - 67th TRW, pre-1992, plastic back, Used.......(sold) 67th TRW Gaggle pre-1992, UnUsed.......inquire ( squadrons on Pizza: 62nd TRTS, 91st TRS, 12th TRS, 45th TRTS, and 67th TTS ) 67th TRW, pre-1992, plastic back, UnUsed......(sold) - - - - partial History Established 67th RW 6 Nov 1947; Organized 25 Nov 1947; Redesignated 67th TRW 22 Aug 1948; Inactivated 28 Mar 1949 Activated 25 Feb 1951; Discontinued & Inactivated 8 Dec 1960; Activated 2 Aug 1965; Organized 1 Jan 1966; Redesignated 67th RW 1 Oct 1991; Inactivated 30 Sep 1993; Redesignated 67th Intelligence Wing & Activated 1 Oct 1993; Redesignated 67th Information Operations Wing 1 Aug 2000  Assignments Twelfth Air Force, 25 Nov 1947 (attached to 1 Fighter Wing, 25 Nov 1947-); Fourth Air Force, 20 Dec 1948-28 Mar 1949 (remained attached to 1 Fighter Wing to 28 Mar 1949). Fifth Air Force, 25 Feb 1951; 41 Air Division, 10 Nov 1958-8 Dec 1960. Tactical Air Command, 2 Aug 1965; Twelfth Air Force, 1 Jan 1966; 831 Air Division, 15 Apr 1966; Twelfth Air Force, 20 Apr 1971-30 Sep 1993. Air Intelligence Agency, 1 Oct 1993; Eighth Air Force, 1 Feb 2001-. Components 4th TRS 15 Jul - 15 Oct 1971. 7th TRS 15 Dec 1967-15 Oct 1971. 9th TRS 15 Jul-31 Aug 1971. 10 TRS 1 Jan 1966-30 Jun 1971. 11th TRS: attached 1 Jun- 24 Nov 1954; attached 1 Jul-30 Sep 1957, assigned 1 Oct 1957-8 Mar 1960; assigned 1 Apr-25 Oct 1966. 12th TRS: attached 1 Jun-24 Nov 1954; attached 1 Jul-30 Sep 1957, assigned 1 Oct 1957-8 Mar 1960; assigned 1 Jul-2 Sep 1966; assigned 31 Aug 1971-30 Sep 1992 (detached 5 May-4 Jun 1974, 8-29 Sep 1977, 7 Jul-7 Aug 1981, 15 May-11 Jun 1984, 27 Aug-24 Sep 1987). 15th TRS: attached 1 Jun-24 Nov 1954; attached 1 Jul-30 Sep 1957, assigned 1 Oct 1957-25 Apr 1960. 22nd TRS: 20 Sep 1966-15 Oct 1971 (detached 8-26 Oct 1968 and 15 Jul-15 Oct 1971). 45th TRS (later, 45th Tactical Reconnaissance Training): attached 1 Jun-24 Nov 1954; attached 1 Jul-30 Sep 1957, assigned 1 Oct 1957-25 Apr 1960; assigned 15 Oct 1971-31 Oct 1975 (detached 13 Jun-7 Jul 1973); assigned 1 Apr 1982-30 Sep 1989. 62th TRTS 1 Jul 1982- 31 Dec 1989 91st TR: 15 Jul 1971-30 Aug 1991 (detached 26 Apr-25 May 1972, 25 May-9 Jun 1977, 1 May-2 Jun 1980, 2 May-1 Jun 1983, 24 Apr- 23 May 1985). 417th TFS: 1 Jul 1968-15 Nov 1970 (detached 12 Jan-4 Apr 1969 and 11 Sep-10 Oct 1970). 421st Air Refueling: attached 17-30 Sep 1957, assigned 1 Oct 1957-8 Dec 1960 (detached 21 Nov-8 Dec 1960). 6021st RS attached 1 Jul-8 Dec 1957. 6091 RS: attached 1 Jul-30 Sep 1957, assigned 1 Oct 1957-8 Dec 1960 (detached 21 Nov-8 Dec 1960) 6166th Air Weather Reconnaissance Flight attached 25 Feb 1951 - 25 Nov 1953 Stations Komaki AB, Japan, 25 Feb 1951; Taegu AB, South Korea, 21 Mar 1951; Kimpo AB,South Korea, 20 Aug 1951; Itami AB, Japan, 6 Dec 1954; Yokota AB, Japan, 1 Jul 1957-8 Dec 1960. Mountain Home AFB, ID, 1 Jan 1966; Bergstrom AFB, TX, 15 Jul 1971-30 Sep 1993. Kelly AFB (later, Kelly Field Annex, Lackland AFB), TX, 1 Oct 1993- Aircraft RB-26, 1951-1957; WB-26, 1951-1957; RF-51, 1951-1953; RF-80, 1951-1955; RF-86, 1951-1956; T-6, 1951; F-80, 1952-1953; F-86, 1953; F-84, 1955; RF-84, 1955-1958; RB-66, 1956-1960; C-47, 1957-1958; SC-47, 1957-1960; C-54, 1957-1958; C-119, 1957-1958; RB/KB-50, 1957-1960; RB-57, 1957-1960; T-33, 1957-1959; WB-66, 1958-1960; RF-101 1958-1960. RF-4 1966-1992; F-4,1968-1969, 1969-1970; Desks 1993 - Operations On 1 Jul 1957, it became the sole reconnaissance wing in the Far East, and in Sep 1957 added air refueling and military airlift to its mission, these new tasks continuing until the wing inactivated in Dec 1960. After activation in 1966, the wing began training in the United States for aerial, visual, optical, electronic, thermal, and radar reconnaissance. In May, the wing added training of replacement reconnaissance aircrews to its mission, and between Jun 1968 and Nov 1970, it also training tactical fighter crews. When the wing moved to Texas in 1971, it concentrated on maintaining tactical reconnaissance mission forces capable of meeting worldwide operational requirements. Conducted reconnaissance training of USAF, US Marine Corps, and allied reconnaissance aircrews, 1982-1989. Acted as advisor to Air National Guard reconnaissance units until 1992. Performed reconnaissance missions supporting the US Customs Service, 1983-1992. Hosted the TAC-sponsored worldwide tactical reconnaissance competition at its home base in 1986, 1988, and 1990. Deployed personnel and equipment in support of operations in Southwest Asia in 1991, photographing enemy targets, conducting searches for enemy missile sites, tracking movement of the Iraqi Republican Guard and oil slicks, and conducting overall battle damage assessment. Ended flying operations in Aug 1992. Between 1993 and 2000, mission included directing planning of all-source intelligence, electronic combat, and security support for the Air Intelligence Agency. Since 2000, collected and analyzed intelligence and provided it to war-fighters, national decision-makers, and the test and acquisition community. The wing also attacked adversary information and information systems while defending its own. Had a detachment at RAF Menwith Hill Station, United Kingdom, 1 Oct 2004 -

68th Bombardment Wing " Follow Me" Flew B-47s 1953 - 1963, then re-equipped with B-52s    B-47 era, made in Japan, RFU Flight Jacket, Used......inquire B-52 era, UnUsed........inquire B-52 era, 4", Unused.........inquire ( absorbed the  4241st SW  at Seymour-Johnson in 1963 ) - - - - partial History Constituted as 68th Observation Group 21 Aug 1941; Activated 1 Sep 1941; Redesignated: 68th Reconnaissance Group in May 1943; Redesignated: 68th Tactical Reconnaissance Group in Nov 1943; Disbanded on 15 Jun 1944 Reconstituted, redesignated 68th Reconnaissance Group, and allotted to the reserve, 10 Mar 1947; Activated 9 Apr 1947; Inactivated 27 Jun 1949 Established as 68th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, Medium 4 Oct 1951; Activated 10 Oct 1951; Redesignated: 68th Bombardment Wing, Medium 16 Jun 1952; Redesignated: 68th Bombardment Wing, Heavy 15 Apr 1963; Redesignated: 68th Air Refueling Group on 30 Sep 1982; Redesignated: 68th Air Refueling Wing on 1 Oct 1986 Inactivated on 22 Apr 1991 Assignments: Fourth Air Force, 1 Sep 1941 - 8 Feb 1942 Third Air Force, 8 Feb - 18 Oct 1942 Twelfth Air Force, Nov 1942 - Nov 1943 Fifteenth Air Force 5th Bombardment Wing, Nov 1943 - Apr 1944 Attached to 47th Bombardment Wing: 4-31 Dec 1943 Twelfth Air Force, April – 15 June 1944 47th Bombardment Wing: Apr - 15 Jun 1944  Strategic Air Command, 10 Oct 1951 - 22 Apr 1991 21st Air Division, 10 Oct 1951 - 15 May 1952 Second Air Force, 28 May 1952 806th Air Division, 16 Jun 1952 Attached to 7th Air Division 14 Jun - 7 Aug 1954, 27 Sep 1957 - 8 Jan 1958 825th Air Division, 15 Jun 1960 822d Air Division, 15 Apr 1963 57th Air Division, 1 Jul 1964 822d Air Division, 1 Jul 1965 57th Air Division, 2 Sep 1966 823d Air Division, 2 Jul 1969 42d Air Division, 30 Jun 1971 - 1 Oct 1982 Strategic Air Command, 1 Oct 1982 - 22 Apr 1991 Stationed: Bowie AAF, Texas, September 1, 1941 New Orleans AAB, Louisiana, December 17, 1941 Daniel Field, Georgia, February 8, 1942 Smith Reynolds APT, North Carolina, July 9, 1942 Morris Field, North Carolina. c. August 17 – October 18, 1942 Casablanca, French Morocco November 1942 Oujda, French Morocco c. November 1942 Berrechid Airfield, French Morocco March 24, 1943  Berteaux, Algeria September 5, 1943 Massicault, Tunisia October 1943 Manduria, Italy November 1943 Blida, Algeria c. April – June 15, 1944 Chennault AFB, Louisiana October 10, 1951 Seymour-Johnson AFB, North Carolina April 15, 1963 - April 22, 1991 Aircraft:  Boeing B-29 Superfortress 1951-1953; Boeing B-47 Stratojet 1953-1963; Boeing KC-97 Stratotanker 1953-1957; Boeing B-52 Stratofortress1963-1982; Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker 1963-1985; McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender 1986-1991

70th Bombardment Wing (Heavy) "Strength Through Unity" circa 1962 - 1969   70th BW(H), UnUsed......inquire - - - - 70th BW(H) "FAIRCHILD TROPHY 1964" blue background embroidery not finished around the "70", fuzz on back from being glued to a blanket, UnUsed.......inquire 70th BW(H) "FAIRCHILD TROPHY 1964", UnUsed........inquire - - - - partial History  70th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing (Medium) Established March 23, 1953; Activated January 24, 1955 at Lockbourne AFB, Ohio On October 19, 1955 Relocated to Little Rock, AFB, Arkansas flying RB-47 Stratojets on Strategic Reconnaissance missions, B-47 Stratojets, & KC-97 Tankers Redesignated 70th Bombardment Wing (Medium) October 25th; Converted to B-47s only but Inactivated prior to becoming combat ready Redesignated 70th BW(H) November 15, 1962 & Replaced the 4123rd Wing at Clinton-Sherman AFB in early-1962 flying B-52C, B-52D, B-52E, and KC-135s In 1968 - 1969 most of the Wing was loaned-out to support the Arc Light Combat Missions in SEA 70th Bombardment Wing(Heavy) Inactivated December 31, 1969 Squadrons 6 BS: Assigned Jan. 24, 1955-June 25, 1962 (Not operational Jan 24-April 30, 1962;  Detached May 1 - Oct 1955); Inactivated Dec. 31, 1969 26 BS (later the 581 BS)  Assigned Jan 24, 1955 - June 25, 1962 61 BS Assigned Jan 1955 - June 25, 1962 70 AR Assigned August 1, 1955 - August 1,1961 902 AR Assigned Feb 19, 1953 - Dec 31, 1959

72nd Strategic Reconnaissance Wing (Heavy) early-1950s made in Japan, flew RB-36s   72nd SRW(H), large 9" Japan made patch, puckered at the top and bottom of the Vertical of the Star, has a light-blue "shadow-border" along the right side and right-bottom, Used......(sold) - - - - 72nd Bombardment Wing (Heavy) 72nd BW(H), 4 3/4", Unused........inquire UnUsed............inquire RFU, scrapbook residue on back, Used.......inquire - - - - partial History Lineage Established 72 Observation GP 21 Aug 1941;  Activated 26 Sep 1941; Redesignated 72 RECON GP (Special) 25 Jun 1943; Disestablished  1 Nov 1943 Reestablished 72 RECON GP 13 May 1947; Activated in Reserve 12 Jun 1947; Inactivated  27 Jun 1949 72nd Strategic RECON Wing (Heavy) established June 4, 1952; Activated June 16, 1952 Redesignated 72nd Bombardment Wing(Heavy) October 1, 1955; Inactivated June 30, 1971 Redesignated 72nd Air Base Wing September 16, 1994; Activated October 1, 1994 Assignments 2 Air Service Command, 26 Sep 1941; Service Command, Caribbean Air Force (later, 6 Air Force Base Command; VI Air Force Base Command; VI Air Force Service Command), Jan 1942; VI AF Ground Support Command, 15 Oct 1942; VI AF SVC CMD, 21 Aug-1 Nov 1943. 325 Reconnaissance Wing (later, 325 Air Division, Reconnaissance), 12 Jul 1947-27 Jun 1949. 2nd AF 16 Jun 1952; Eighth Air Force, 1 Jan 1959; 823 AD 1 Oct 1962-30 Jun 1971. Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, 1 Oct 1994-. Components Squadrons. 1 Observation (later, 1 Reconnaissance): 26 Sep 1941-1 Nov 1943 (detached 10 Apr-c. 20 Jun 1942). 4 Observation: 29 Mar 1942-1 Jun 1943 (detached 29 Mar 1942-1 Jun 1943). 39 Observation: 7 Mar 1942-1 Jun 1943 (detached 6 Aug 1942-1 Jun 1943). 60 Reconnaissance (later, 60 Strategic Reconnaissance, 60 Bombardment): 12 Jul 1947-27 Jun 1949; 16 Jun 1952-30 Jun 1971. 73 Fighter (later, 73 Strategic Reconnaissance, 73 Bombardment): 1 Aug 1947-27 Jun 1949; 16 Jun 1952- 5 Jan 1959. 108 Observation (later, 108 Reconnaissance): 26 Sep 1941-1 Nov 1943. 124 Observation: 26 Sep 1941-12 Mar 1942. 301 Strategic Reconnaissance (later, 301 Bombardment): 16 Jun 1952-17 Jun 1959. 915 Air Refueling: 1 Sep 1958- 30 Jun 1971. Stations Shreveport Municipal Airport, LA, 26 Sep 1941; Adams FLD, AR, 2 Oct 1941; Marshall FLD, KS, 11-27 Dec 1941; Howard FLD, CZ, 18 Jan 1942-1 Nov 1943. Hamilton FLF (later, AFB), CA, 12 Jul 1947-27 Jun 1949. Ramey AFB, Puerto Rico, 16 Jun 1952-30 Jun 1971. Tinker AFB, OK, 1 Oct 1994-. Aircraft Primarily 0-47, 1941-1943; 0-49, 1941-1943; L-4, 1942-1943; B-18, 1942-1943; P-39, 1943. Unkn, 1947-1949. RB-36, 1952-1958; KC-135, 1958-1971; B-52, 1959-1971

75th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing RFU, Used......(sold) 75th TRW, residue from two scrapbooks on back, UnUsed.......inquire - - - - 75th TRW   came from the same Pilot as above patches, RFU, Used......inquire - - - - partial History flew RF-4Cs; active from 1966-71

78th Fighter Group (Air Defense) "Above the Foe" 4 3/4", ID'd on reverse "78 FTR GP", UnUsed.......inquire 78th FG (AD), UnUsed....inquire - - - -   "ABOVE THE FOE", UnUsed........inquire - - - - partial History stationed at Hamilton AFB; flew F-86, F-89, F-102, F-104, F-101, & F-106s

80th Flying Training Wing "M" Flight "FOXTROT SIERRA HOTEL" (FSH), T-38 era, RFU (border puckered), Used......inquire 80th FTWPizza Patch with 4 x Squadron insignia, UnUsed.....inquire

81st Tactical Fighter Wing "Bentwood NCO OPEN MESS  SUFFOLK, ENGLAND  1963" 81st TFW, dated 1963, by Vulcan of Japan, looks unused, UnUsed with storage marks.....inquire ( in Site done box ) - - - - 81st TFW - 4 x Variations RFU,  with gauze backing, Used......inquire RFU, gauze backing, Used.......inquire Larger patch, UnUsed..........inquire plastic over gauze backing, UnUsed.....inquire - - - - 81st TFW Phantom II "Spook"   4 1/4" F-4 insignia, made in Europe, UnUsed........inquire - - - - partial History    Lineage Established as 81 Fighter Wing 15 Apr 1948; Activated 1 May 1948. Redesignated 81 FIW 20 Jan 1950; REDES 81 FBW 1 Apr 1954; REDES 81 TFW 8 Jul 1958; Inactivated 1 Jul 1993; Redesignated/Activated 81 Training Wing 1 Jul 1993. Assignments 7 Air Division, 1 May 1948; Pacific Air Command, 3 Sep 1948; Twelfth Air Force, 21 May 1949 (attached to Western Air Defense Force, 10 Nov 1949-); Fourth Air Force, 1 Apr 1950 (remained attached to Western Air Defense Force to 1 Aug 1950); Western Air Defense Force, 1 Aug 1950 (attached to Third Air Force, 5-8 Sep 1951); Third Air Force, 9 Sep 1951 (attached to 49 Air Division, Operational [later, 49 Air Division (Operational)], 1 Mar 1954-1 Jul 1956); Seventeenth Air Force, 1 Jul 1961; Third Air Force, 1 Sep 1963-1 Jul 1993. Second Air Force, 1 Jul 1993-. Components Groups. 81 Fighter (later, 81 Fighter-Interceptor; 81 Fighter-Bomber) 1 May 1948-8 Feb 1955. Squadrons. 78 Fighter-Bomber (later, 78 Tactical Fighter): attached c. 22 Apr 1954-7 Feb 1955, assigned 8 Feb 1955-1 May 1992. 91 Fighter-Bomber (later, 91 Tactical Fighter): attached c. 22 Apr 1954-7 Feb 1955, assigned 8 Feb 1955-14 Aug 1992. 92 Fighter-Bomber (later, 92 Tactical Fighter): attached c. 22 Apr 1954-7 Feb 1955, assigned 8 Feb 1955-31 Mar 1993. 116 Fighter (later, 116 Fighter-Interceptor): attached 10 Feb-9 Aug 1951 (further attached to 81 Fighter-Interceptor Group). 509 Tactical Fighter: 1 Oct 1979- 1 Jun 1988. 510 Tactical Fighter: 1 Oct 1978-1 Oct 1992. 511 Tactical Fighter: 1 Jan 1980-1 Sep 1988. 527 Aggressor: 14 Jul 1988-30 Sep 1990. Stations Wheeler AFB, Territory of Hawaii, 1 May 1948-21 May 1949; Camp Stoneman, CA, 27 May 1949; Kirtland AFB, NM, 5 Jun 1949; Moses Lake (later, Larson) AFB, WA, 2 May 1950-16 Aug 1951; Bentwaters RAF Station (later, RAF Bentwaters), England, 6 Sep 1951-1 Jul 1993. Keesler AFB, MS, 1 Jul 1993-. Aircraft P (later, F)-47, 1948-1949; F-80, 1949; F-86, 1949-1955; F-51, 1951; F-84, 1954-1959; F-101, 1958-1966; F-4, 1965-1979; A-10, 1978-1993; F-16, 1988-1990. Operations The 81st Fighter Wing conducted air defense of Hawaii, Dec 1948-May 1949, then became part of Western Air Defense Force's air defense structure in Nov 1949. From 1951 to mid-1954, it worked with Royal Air Force Fighter Command to provide air defense in England. The wing changed in 1954 from fighter-interceptor to fighter-bomber operations, carrying both conventional and nuclear weapons. Charged with tactical operations in support of USAFE and NATO, with air defense as a secondary mission, 1954-1979 and 1988-1990. Also operated out of RAF Woodbridge, 1958-1993. The 81st began conversion to A-10s in late 1978, as its mission changed to close air support and battlefield air interdiction in support of NATO ground forces. It conducted joint operations with US and British ground forces and participated in rotational deployments to specified wartime operating locations throughout Europe. It won the A-10 category of the 1987 USAF Gunsmoke Gunnery meet. It added the 527th Aggressor Squadron, flying F-16s in 1988, to provide the only Dissimilar Aircraft Combat Tactics training for USAFE and NATO pilots in Europe, from Jul 1988 to Sep 1990. The wing conducted escort missions with A-10s for Coalition airlift forces during relief efforts in Turkey and northern Iraq, 6 Apr 1991-8 Dec 1992. Began preparation for base closure in Dec 1992, ending flying operations on 1 Apr 1993. The 81st Training Wing replaced Keesler Training Center in Jul 1993, taking on the mission of specialized technical training in electronics, avionics, computers, operations, maintenance, and personnel and information management for USAF, AF Reserve, Air National Guard, other DoD agencies, and foreign nations. Emblem Approved on 14 May 1956

86th Fighter Interceptor Wing "TACTICAL EVALUATION" German made, worn circa 1959 - 1960 before the unit was Redesignated an Air Division Flew: F–86s, F–100s, & F–102s circa 1959 - 1960   large German made uncommon 86th FIW, UnUsed............Inquire - - - - 86th Tactical Fighter Wing ( probably German made ) UnUsed...........inquire 86th TAC FTR WG, active from 1969-1991, UnUsed........inquire ( also available are 2 x similar patches in "used" condition ) 86th FW "VIRTUS PERDURAT", 1991-94 era,  stationed at Ramstein AFB, Germany, UnUsed........inquire ( also have a new condition Black Leather name tag with everything stamped on it ) - - - - partial History Established as 86th Fighter Wing, and activated, on 1 Jul 1948. Redesignated: 86th Fighter-Bomber Wing on 20 Jan 1950; 86th Fighter-Interceptor Wing on 9 Aug 1954; 86th Air Division (Defense) on 18 Nov 1960. Inactivated on 14 Nov 1968. Redesignated: 86th Fighter-Interceptor Wing on 14 Nov 1968; 86th Tactical Fighter Wing on 13 Oct 1969. Activated on 1 Nov 1969. Redesignated: 86th Fighter Wing on 1 May 1991; 86th Wing on 1 Jun 1992; 86th Airlift Wing on 1 Oct 1994. Assignments United States Air Forces in Europe, 1 Jul 1948; 2d Air Division, 10 Oct 1949; Twelfth Air Force, 7 May 1951; United States Air Forces in Europe, 1 Jan 1958; Seventeenth Air Force, 15 Nov 1959; United States Air Forces in Europe, 1 Jul 1963; Seventeenth Air Force, 1 Sep 1963; United States Air Forces in Europe, 20 May 1965; Seventeenth Air Force, 5 Oct–14 Nov 1968. Seventeenth Air Force, 1 Nov 1969; 316th Air Division, 14 Jun 1985; Seventeenth Air Force, 1 May 1991–. Components Group. 86th Fighter (later, 86th Fighter-Bomber; 86th Fighter-Interceptor; 86th Tactical Fighter; 86th Operations): 1 Jul 1948–8 Mar 1958; 22 Sep 1975–14 Jun 1985; 1 May 1991–. Squadrons. 7th Special Operations: 31 Jan–15 Mar 1973 (detached). 17th Tactical Reconnaissance: 12 Jan 1970–31 Jan 1973. 32d Fighter-Interceptor: 8 Apr 1960–1 Nov 1968. 38th Tactical Reconnaissance: attached 16–30 Jan 1973. 81st Tactical Fighter: attached 12 Jun–14 Jul 1971, assigned 15 Jul 1971–15 Jan 1973. 151st Fighter-Interceptor: 25 Nov 1961–11 Jul 1962. 197th Fighter-Interceptor: 25 Nov 1961–11 Jul 1962. 417th Tactical Fighter: 1 Oct 1978–15 Sep 1987. 434th Tactical Fighter: attached 30 Sep–12 Dec 1961. 435th Tactical Fighter: attached 22 Sep 1961–14 Jan 1962 and 4 Nov– 12 Dec 1962. 436th Tactical Fighter: attached 12 Jan–12 Apr 1962. 440th Fighter-Interceptor: attached 1 Jul 1954–7 Oct 1955; attached 10 Aug 1956– 7 Mar 1958, assigned 8 Mar 1958–1 Jan 1960. 476th Tactical Fighter: attached 12 Apr–8 Aug 1962. 496th Fighter-Interceptor: attached 1 Jul 1954– 7 Oct 1955; attached 10 Aug 1956–7 Mar 1958, assigned 8 Mar 1958–1 Nov 1968. 512th Fighter-Interceptor (later, 512th Tactical Fighter): 24 Mar 1958– 1 Jul 1959; 14 Jun 1985–1 May 1991. 513th Fighter-Interceptor: 25 Apr 1958–8 Jan 1961. 514th Fighter-Interceptor: 15 May 1958–Jan 1961. 525th Fighter-Interceptor: attached 22 May 1957–7 Oct 1955; attached 10 Aug 1956–Mar 1958, assigned 8 Mar 1958–1 Nov 1968. 526th Fighter-Interceptor (later, 526th Tactical Fighter): attached 22 May 1954–7 Oct 1955; attached 10 Aug 1956–7 Mar 1958, assigned 8 Mar 1958–1 Nov 1968; assigned 31 Jan 1973–22 Sep 1975; assigned 14 Jun 1985–1 May 1991. 527th Fighter-Interceptor: attached 22 May 1954–7 Oct 1955. Detachments. Det, 117th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing: attached 18 Mar– 1 Apr 1976. Det, 127th Tactical Fighter Wing: attached 1–13 Nov 1975. Det, 178th Tactical Fighter Group: attached 9–25 Oct 1975. Det, 435th Tactical Fighter Squadron: attached 25 Oct–3 Nov 1962. Stations Neubiberg AB, Germany, 1 Jul 1948; Landstuhl (later, Ramstein–Landstuhl; Ramstein) AB, Germany, 21 Aug 1952–14 Nov 1968. Zweibrucken AB, Germany, 1 Nov 1969; Ramstein AB, Germany, 31 Jan 1973–. Commanders Col Clarence T. Edwinson, 1 Jul 1948; Col John S. Chennault, 31 May 1949; Col George R. Bickell, 16 Jun 1952; Col James O. Beckwith, 19 Jan 1955; Col Albert L. Evans, Jr., 8 Jun 1956; Col James W. Little, 9 Jun 1958; Col Charles M. Young, 30 Jun 1958; Col Robert J. Rogers, 4 Jul 1959; Col George W. Rogers, 15 Mar 1961; Brig Gen Frank W. Gillespie, 30 Jun 1961; Brig Gen Thomas L. Hayes, Jr., 10 Jul 1964; Brig Gen James M. Vande Hey, 12 Jan 1966; Brig Gen Richard N. Ellis, 28 Jun 1967–14 Nov 1968. Col Howard A. Jones, 1 Nov 1969; Col Wilbur L. Creech, 31 Dec 1969; Col Walter L. Doerty, Jr., 17 Nov 1970; Col John J. Knight, 1 Oct 1971; Col James E. McInerney, Jr., 19 Oct 1971; Brig Gen William F. Georgi, 31 Jan 1973; Col Edward J. Campbell, 13 Apr 1973; Col Lloyd C. Ulrich, 13 May 1974; Brig Gen Cornelius Nugteren, 22 Aug 1975; Brig Gen John H. Bennett, 15 Jul 1977; Brig Gen Harry Falls, Jr., 6 Aug 1979; Col David M. Goodrich, 22 Jan 1980; Brig Gen Jerry W. Tietge, 28 Feb 1980; Maj Gen Robert C. Oaks, 28 Jul 1981; Brig Gen Ralph E. Havens, 24 May 1983; Col Clifford R. Krieger, 9 Jul 1985; Col Joseph S. Rodero, 13 Apr 1987; Col James I. Mathers, 16 Nov 1987; Col George W. Norwood, 17 Mar 1989; Col Roger E. Carleton, 23 Feb 1990; Brig Gen Richard T. Swope, 1 May 1991; Col Gary R. Bendlin, 29 Jun 1992; Brig Gen Tad J. Oelstrom, 3 Nov 1992–. Aircraft F–47, 1948–1950; F–84, 1950–1953; F–86, 1953–1960; F–102, 1959–1968; F–100, 1960; F–104, 1961–1962. RF–4, 1970–1973, 1976; F–4, 1971–1986; F–100, 1975; F–16, 1985–; C–12, 1992–; C–20, 1992–; C–21, 1992–; CT–43, 1992–; C–135, 1992–. Operations Provided air defense, primarily in West Germany, Jul 1948–Nov 1968, initially as a wing but later as a division. During its eight years as an air division, the organization supervised the improvement of a manual radar system to a semi-automatic air weapons control system. From Nov 1969 to Jun 1971, it was charged only with tactical reconnaissance, but added tactical fighter operations later in 1971. Supported numerous military units located in the area of Ramstein AB, Germany, Jan 1973–Jun 1985. Participated in numerous exercises that provided the wing with air combat tactics training essential to their mission. Converted to the F–16 Fighting Falcon, 1985– 1986. Beginning in Apr 1991, deployed to Turkey and supported operations in Southwest Asia to ensure that Iraq complied with treaty terms. Wing aircraft twice attacked Iraqi surface-to-air missile (SAM) sites in northern Iraq. Added an airlift mission in Jun 1992, performing special airlift missions with C–12, C–20, C–21, CT–43 and C–135 aircraft.

91st Bombardment Wing (Heavy) "POISED FOR PEACE"   4 1/4", 91st WG(H), RFU, Used......(sold) ( part of the Black Barons under the  4133rd BW(P) on Guam )

92nd Bombardment Wing (Heavy) 92nd Strategic Aerospace Wing "DUPLUM IN COLUMITATIS" - - - - 92nd Bombardment Wing (Heavy) Designated the 92nd BW(H) from 1951 - 1962 flying: B-29s, B-36s, and B-52s   3 5/8", design used circa 1951 - 1962, UnUsed......inquire - - - - 92nd Strategic Aerospace Wing circa 1962 - 1972     92nd SAW,  UnUsed.......inquire 92nd "STRAT AEROSPACE WG", RFU K-2B, Used.....inquire - - - - 92nd Bombardment Wing (Heavy)   92nd BW(H), post-March 1972, UnUsed.........inquire - - - - partial History Established as 92 Bombardment Wing, Very Heavy, and organized, on 17 Nov 1947. Redesignated: 92 BW(M) 12 Jul 1948; 92 BW(H) 16 Jun 1951; 92 SAW 15 Feb 1962; 92 BW (H) 31 Mar 1972; 92 Wing 1 Sep 1991; 92 BW 1 Jun 1992; 92 ARW July 1, 1994 Assignments Fifteenth Air Force, 17 Nov 1947; 57 Air Division, 16 Apr 1951 (attached to 3 Air Division, 16 Oct 1954-12 Jan 1955 and 26 Apr-6 Jul 1956); Fifteenth Air Force, 4 Sep 1956; 18 Air (later, 18 Strategic Aerospace) Division, 1 Jul 1959 (attached to 14 Strategic Aerospace Division, 15 Jun- 1 Jul 1968); 14 Strategic Aerospace Division, 2 Jul 1968; 4 Strategic Aerospace Division, 31 Mar 1970; 47 Air Division, 30 Jun 1971; 57 Air Division, 23 Jan 1987; Fifteenth Air Force, 15 Jun 1988; Twelfth Air Force, 1 Jun 1992; Fifteenth Air Force, 1 Jul 1994; Eighteenth Air Force, 1 Oct 2003-. Components Squadrons: 22 Air Refueling: 15 Jun 1960-1 Jul 1962. 43 Air Refueling: 2 Apr 1966-1 Sep 1991 (detached c. 22 Mar-8 Jul 1968 and 9 Jun-14 Sep 1969). 92 Air Refueling: 1 Jul 1957-1 Sep 1991 (detached 1 Jul-13 Sep 1957). 325 Bombardment: attached 16 Feb 1951-15 Jun 1952, assigned 16 Jun 1952-1 Sep 1991. 326 Bombardment: attached 16 Feb 1951-15 Jun 1952, assigned 16 Jun 1952-1 Apr 1961 (detached 1 Mar-1 Apr 1961). 327 Bombardment: attached 16 Feb 1951-15 Jun 1952, assigned 16 Jun 1952-1 Jun 1960. 567 Strategic Missile: 1 Apr 1960-25 Jun 1965. Stations: Spokane AAFld (later, Spokane AFB; Fairchild AFB), WA, 17 Nov 1947-. Aircraft B-29, 1947-1950, 1950-1952; B-36, 1951-1957; KB-29, 1957; B-52, 1957-1968, 1968-1969, 1969-1972, 1973-1994; KC-135, 1958-; Atlas, 1961-1965; T-37, 1991-1994; UH-1, 1993 Operations Served as a double-sized B-29 wing Nov 1947-Apr 1950 & May 1950-Apr 1951 with one bomb group usually deployed overseas for training or combat in Korea. Supervised a Reserve corollary bomb group, Jun 1949-Feb 1951. Pioneered mass B-36 deployments to the Far East, Aug-Sep 1953. Deployed at Andersen AFB, Guam, 16 Oct 1954-12 Jan 1955 and 26 Apr-6 Jul 1956. Added air refueling operations to bombardment mission in Sep 1957. From Jul 1961 to Aug 1965, controlled an Atlas missile squadron. Supported SAC activities in SEA from early 1965 to Dec 1975 through deployment of bomber and tanker aircraft and crews. From Mar-Sep 1968, Mar-Sep 1969, and Jun 1972-Oct 1973, all wing B-52s and many KC-135s, plus aircrews and support personnel, were involved in SEA Operations. After 1975, performed joint USAF/Navy sea reconnaissance and surveillance missions. In 1983, the Wing's B-52Gs were modified to carry AGM-86B Air-Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCM). In 1985, upgraded to B-52H with improved strategic weapons carriage and offensive electronics capabilities. Earned the Fairchild Trophy in 1953, 1986, and again in 1992 when it won SAC's last competition and retired the trophy. Also won the Saunders Trophy for best air refueling unit in SAC for 1992. Provided KC-135 aircraft to tanker task forces in the US, Europe, and the Pacific through 1992. Ended B-52 alert duties in Sep 1992, and ended bombardment mission in 1994. Operational squadrons routinely augmented AMC's overseas tanker task forces in Panama, Europe, Turkey, and Southwest Asia to support contingency operations. Deployed personnel and aircraft to expeditionary bases in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Spain to support Operation ALLIED FORCE in 1999

93rd Bombardment Wing Large, 1960's Era, insignia, RFU, Used.....(sold) - - - - 93rd Bombardment Group active September 1, 1991 to October 31, 1994 "FERITE PRO LIBERATE"   93rd BW,  4 5/8" Asian made, has the looks of the 1975 era SS Mayaguez patches(?), Used.....inquire  ( found with a 328th BS patch ) 93rd BG assigned to 93rd BW 1991 - 1994, UnUsed.....inquire - - - - partial History Established as 93d Bombardment Wing, Very Heavy, on 28 Jul 1947. Organized on 15 Aug 1947. Redesignated: 93d Bombardment Wing, Medium, on 12 Jul 1948; 93d Bombardment Wing, Heavy, on 1 Feb 1955; 93d Wing on 1 Sep 1991; 93d Bomb Wing on 1 Jun 1992. Inactivated on 30 Sep 1995. Redesignated 93d Air Control Wing on 15 Jan 1996. Activated on 29 Jan 1996. Assignments. Fifteenth Air Force, 15 Aug 1947 (attached to 7th Air Division, 6 Dec 1951-6 Mar 1952); 47th Air (later, 47th Strategic Aerospace; 47th Air) Division, 1 Jul 1959; Second Air Force, 30 Jun 1971; Fifteenth Air Force, 15 Feb 1973; 14th Air Division, 1 Oct 1976; 12th Air Division, 1 Oct 1985; Fifteenth Air Force, 15 Jul 1988; Twelfth Air Force, 1 Jun 1992-30 Sep 1995. Ninth Air Force, 29 Jan 1996-. Components. Groups: 93d Bombardment (later, 93d Operations) Group: 15 Aug 1947-16 Jun 1952 (detached 15 May-25 Aug 1948 and 15 Jul 1950-30 Jan 1951); 1 Sep 1991-31 Oct 1994; 29 Jan 1996-. 447th: attached 10 Feb-16 Jun 1951. Squadrons: 90th Air Refueling: 18 Jan 1954-5 Aug 1955 (detached c. 3 Apr-18 May 1954 and 1 Apr-16 Jul 1955). 93d Air Refueling: attached 15 Jul 1950-30 Jan 1951; attached 10 Feb 1951-15 Jun 1952, assigned 16 Jun 1952-1 Sep 1991 (detached c. 1 Apr-15 May 1954, 29 Jun-14 Aug 1954, 19 Jan-c. 15 Mar 1955, 18 Jun-c. 3 Jul 1955, 2 Nov 1955-5 Jan 1956, and 27 Sep-c. 24 Dec 1956). 328th: attached 10 Feb 1951-15 Jun 1952, assigned 16 Jun 1952-1 Sep 1991. 329th Bombardment (later, 329th Strategic Bombardment Training; 329th Combat Crew Training): attached 10 Feb 1951-15 Jun 1952, assigned 16 Jun 1952-30 Sep 1971; 1 Jul 1986-1 Sep 1991. 330th Bombardment (later, 330th Combat Flight Instructor): attached 10 Feb 1951-15 Jun 1952, assigned 16 Jun 1952-15 Sep 1963; 24 Aug 1988-1 Sep 1991. 340th Air Refueling: attached 20 Oct 1952-18 Jan 1954. 341st Air Refueling: attached 11 Jun 1954-15 Aug 1955. 924th Air Refueling: 1 Jul 1959-1 Sep 1991. Stations: Castle Field (later, AFB), CA, 15 Aug 1947-30 Sep 1995. Robins AFB, GA, 29 Jan 1996-. Aircraft. B-29, 1947-1949; B-50, 1949-1950, 1950-1954; KB-29, 1950-1953; KC-97, 1953-1955, 1955, 1956, 1956-1957; B-47, 1954-1956; B-52, 1955-1995; KC-135, 1957-1995. E-8, 1996-. Operations. Maintained combat readiness for global strategic bombardment, Aug 1947-Feb 1956. The wing’s 93d Bombardment Group deployed to Okinawa in 1948, becoming the first SAC bomb group to deploy in full strength to the Far East. The wing began aerial refueling operations in Oct 1950. It deployed its tactical force, augmented by support personnel, to England, Jul 1950-Jan 1951. The entire wing deployed to England, Dec 1951-Mar 1952. Provided aerial refueling and navigational assistance for the Jul 1952 movement of the 31st Fighter-Escort Wing from the United States to Japan, the first jet fighter crossing of the Pacific Ocean, during the Korean War. First SAC wing to convert to B-52 aircraft, 1955-1956. Became SAC’s primary B-52 aircrew training organization, incorporating KC-135 aircrew training for refueling in mid-1956. Notable operations: non-stop B-52 flights of some 16,000 miles around North America and to the North Pole (Nov 1956); first jet aircraft nonstop flight around the world (Jan 1957); nonstop, unrefueled KC-135 flight from Yokota AB, Japan, to Washington, DC (Apr 1958). Although most of the wing’s components were used for B-52 and KC-135 aircrew training between 1956 and 1995, one or more of its units sometimes participated in tactical operations, including aerial refueling. From Apr 1968 to Apr 1974, operated a special B-52 replacement training unit to support SAC’s B-52 operation in Southeast Asia. Won the SAC Bombing and Navigation Competition and the Fairchild Trophy in 1949, 1952, and 1970, and the Omaha Trophy as the outstanding SAC wing in 1970. In Aug 1990 the wing operated an aerial port of embarkation for personnel and equipment deploying to Southwest Asia during Desert Shield. In addition to aerial refueling, tankers ferried personnel and equipment, while B-52s deployed to strategic locations worldwide, including Saudi Arabia. Bombed the Iraqi Republican Guard and targeted Iraqi chemical weapons, nuclear, and industrial plants during Desert Storm, Jan-Feb 1991. Relieved of its air refueling and KC-135 aircrew training missions in 1992. Inactivated in 1995. Activated in 1996 as an air control wing, flying E-8 Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) aircraft. Some crews and aircraft deployed from Georgia to Bosnia in 1996 to support the Joint Endeavor peacekeeping operation

95th Bombardment Wing (Heavy) "JUSTICE WITH VICTORY" Designation used from 1952 to 1966 while flying B-36s and B-52s   95th BW(H), UnUsed......inquire - - - - partial History Established as 95 Bombardment Group (Heavy) on 28 January 1942; Activated on 15 June 1942 Redesignated 95 Bombardment Group, Heavy, on 20 August 1943; Inactivated on 28 August 1945 Redesignated 95 Bombardment Group, Very Heavy, on 13 May 1947; Activated in the Reserve on 29 May 1947; Inactivated on 27 June 1949 Consolidated (31 January 1984) with the 95 Bombardment Wing, Medium, which was established on 4 June 1952; Activated on 16 June 1952 Redesignated 95 Bombardment Wing, Heavy, on 8 November 1952; Discontinued, and inactivated, on 25 June 1966 Redesignated 95 Strategic Wing on 8 August 1966; Activated on 8 August 1966. Scheduled to replace the 4082d Strategic Wing on 2 August 1966 Organized on 2 August 1966 assuming the resources of the 4082d Strategic Wing (inactivated); Inactivated on 30 September 1976 Redesignated 95 Air Base Wing on 16 September 1994; Activated on 1 October 1994. Assignments III Bomber Command, 15 June 1942 II Bomber Command, 26 June 1942 Eighth Air Force, 11 May 1943 VIII Bomber Command, 19 May 1943 4th Bombardment Wing, 25 May 1943 Attached to 402d Provisional Combat Wing Bombardment [Heavy], 6 June-12 September 1943 3d Bombardment Division, 13 September 1943 13 Combat Bombardment Wing (Heavy) (later, 13 Bombardment Wing, Heavy), 14 September 1943-August 1945  21 Bombardment Wing, Very Heavy (later, 21 Air Division, Bombardment), 29 May 1947-27 June 1949 810th Air Division, 16 June 1952 (attached to 3d Air Division, 26 July-4 November 1955 819th Strategic Aerospace Division, 1 July 1962 12th Strategic Aerospace Division, 1 July 1964-25 June 1966 Strategic Air Command, 8 August 1966 45th Air Division, 2 October 1966- 30 September 1976 Air Force Flight Test Center, since 1 October 1994  Components 334th Bombardment Squadron (BG): 15 June 1942-28 August 1945; 29 May 1947-27 June 1949; 16 June 1952-25 June 1966 335th Bombardment Squadron (OE): 15 June 1942-28 August 1945; 17 July 1947- 27 June 1949; 16 June 1952-15 January 1959 336th Bombardment Squadron (ET): 15 June 1942-28 August 1945; 16 July 1947-27 June 1949; 16 June 1952-1 July 1959 412th Bombardment Squadron (QW): 15 June 1942- 28 August 1945; 16 July 1947-27 June 1949 917th Air Refueling Squadron: 1 May 1959- 15 January 1965 Stations Barksdale Field, Louisiana, 15 June 1942 Pendleton Field, Oregon, 26 June 1942 Geiger Field, Washington, 28 August 1942 Ephrata Army Air Base, Washington, 31 October 1942 Geiger Field, Washington,, 24 November 1942 Rapid City Army Air Base, South Dakota, 17 December 1942-11 March 1943 RAF Framlingham (USAAF Station 153), England, May 1943  RAF Horham (USAAF Station 119), England, 15 June 1943-19 June 1945 Sioux Falls Army Air Field, South Dakota, c. 14–28 August 1945 Memphis Municipal Airport, Tennessee, 29 May 1947-27 June 1949 Biggs AFB, Texas, 16 June 1952-25 June 1966 Goose AB (later, Aprt), Canada, 2 October 1966-30 September 1976 Edwards AFB, California, since 1 October 1994  Aircraft B-17 Flying Fortress, 1942–1945 Unknown, 1947–1949 B-36 Peacemaker, 1953–1959 B-52 Stratofortress, 1959–1966 KC-135 Stratotanker, 1959–1965; 1966–1975

96th Strategic Aerospace Wing 96th Bombardment Wing (HEAVY) "E SEMPRE L'ORA" = It is always the Hour - - - -   UnUsed........inquire - - - - 96th BW(H), circa late-1960s to 1970s RFU, Used......inquire Large 4 3/4", UnUsed.........inquire - - - - 96th SAW or BW(H), 2 3/8" Cap patch, 1960s - 1970s(?), RFU, Used.......inquire 3 5/8", 1970s to ? era, UnUsed.........inquire - - - - 96th Strategic Aerospace Wing(SAW), UnUsed.....inquire 96th SAW or BW(H), small 1.5" Bib or Cap patch(?), 1960s - 1970s(?), UnUsed......inquire 96th BW(H), modern insignia, UnUsed.........inquire - - - - partial History Established 96th BW(H) March 23, 1953; Redesignated 96th BW(M) November 6, 1953; Activated November 18, 1953; Redesignated 96th Strategic Aerospace Wing April 1, 1962; Redesignated 96th BW(H) March 31, 1972 Assignments 8th AF 18 Nov 1953; 15th AF 1 Apr 1955 (attached to 3d AD 10 Jan-7 Apr 1957); 819th Air (later, 819th Strategic Aerospace) Division 3 Sep 1957; 19th AD 2 Jul 1966; 12 AD 1 Jul 1973; 15th AF 15 Jul 1988; 8th AF 1 Sep 1991-1 Oct 1993; Air Force Development Test Center (later, Air Armament Center), 15 Mar 1994- Component Squadrons 4th Strategic Support Squadron (strategic airlift squadron) September 1959 - March 1961 11 Air Refueling: attached 16 Dec 1957-Mar 1958 96 Air Refueling: 18 Nov 1953-3 Dec 1957 (detached 5 Oct-20 Nov 1954, 1 Aug-14 Sep 1955, 18-31 Jan 1956, 25 Jun-9 Oct 1956, and 10 Jan-7 Apr 1957) 321 Air Refueling: attached 3 Jul-8 Nov 1954 337 Bombardment: 18 Nov 1953-15 Mar 1963; 15 Sep 1963-1 Sep 1991 338 Strategic Bombardment Training (later 338 CCTS): 18 Nov 1953-15 Mar 1963; 1 Jul 1986-1 Sep 1991 339 Bombardment: 18 Nov 1953-15 Mar 1963 380 Air Refueling: attached 8 Nov 1954-1 Apr 1955. 413 Bombardment: 1 Nov 1958-1 Jan 1962. 917 Air Refueling: attached 1-14 Jan 1965, assigned 15 Jan 1965-1 Sep 1991. 4018 Combat Crew Training: 15 Mar 1985-1 Jul 1986. Stations Altus AFB, OK 18 Nov 1953; Dyess AFB, TX 8 Sep 1957-1 Oct 1993; Eglin AFB, FL 15 Mar 1994- Aircraft KC-97, 1954- 1956, 1956-1958; B-47, 1955-1963; C-124, 1959-1961; Atlas, 1962-1965; B-52, 1963-1970, 1970-1972, 1973-1985; KC-135, 1965-1970, 1970- 1972, 1973-1993; B-1B, 1985-1993 Operations During several months in 1970 and 1972-1973 all Wing: aircraft, crews, and most support personnel were loaned to other SAC organizations in the Far East or SEA for combat operations

97th Bombardment Wing (Heavy)   Older "VENIT HORA", 5", border damage, Used..........inquire "The Hour has Come", older ME with long-pigtail, UnUsed.......inquire - - - -   97th BW(H), RFU, border fraying, Used.......inquire - - - -  50+ Missions over Vietnam in a B-52G   Used by B-52G aircrews, circa 1972 - 1973, made in Thailand, UnUsed......inquire ( also on Novelty page, B-52 section ) - - - - 97th BW's Last Missions over Cambodia        worn for B-52 raids over Cambodia in the 1972-73 era, UnUsed.....(sold) - - - - partial History Established as 97th BW(Very Heavy) 11 Sep 1947; Organized 1 Dec 1947; Redesignated: 97th BW(M) 12 Jul 1948; 97th BW(H) 1 Oct 1959; 97th Wing 1 Sep 1991; Inactivated 1 Apr 1992; Redesignated 97th Air Mobility Wing  21 Aug 1992 Activated on 1 Oct 1992. Assignments 8th AF 16 May 1948 (attached to 7 AD 15 Mar-11 Jun 1952); 810th AD 16 Jun 1952 (attached to 7th AD 5 May-4 Jul 1956); 4th AD  1 Jul 1959; 42nd AD 1 Jul 1963; 19th AD 2 Jul 1969; 42nd AD 1 Jan 1970; 19th AD 30 Jun 1971; 42nd AD 1 Jul 1973; 8th AF 16 Jun 1988-1 Apr 1992; 22nd AF 1 Oct 1992; 19th AF 1 Jul 1993 - Components 97th AREFS: attached 12 Jul 1950-15 Jun 1952, assigned 16 Jun 1952-1 Sep 1957; assigned 23 Oct 1964 - 1 Sep 1991 340th BS: attached 10 Feb 1951-15 Jun 1952, assigned 16 Jun 1952-1 Sep 1991 341st BS: attached 10 Feb 1951-15 Jun 1952, assigned 16 Jun 1952-15 Feb 1960 342nd BS: attached 10 Feb 1951-15 Jun 1952, assigned 16 Jun 1952-1 May 1960 914 Air Refueling: 1 Oct 1961-23 Oct 1964 4024 Bombardment: attached 1 Apr 1955-1 May 1956 Stations Mile 26 Air Field (later, Eielson AFB), AK  1 Dec 1947-12 Mar 1948; Smoky Hill AFB, KS 16 Mar 1948; Biggs AFB, TX 22 May 1948; Blytheville (later, Eaker) AFB, AR 1 Jul 1959-1 Apr 1992. Altus AFB, OK 1 Oct 1992 - Aircraft B-29 1947-1950; B-50 1950-1955; KB-29 1950-1956; ERB-29 1954-1956; RB-50 1954-1956; KC-97 1954-1957; B-47 1955-1959; B-52(G?) 1960-1972, 1973-1991; KC-135 1962-1972, 1973-1992. C-5 1992-; KC-135 1992-1993, 1994-; C-141 1992-2001; C-17 1996 - SEA Operations On 14 December 1965 the 97th BW(H) sent one KC-135 to participate in YOUNG TIGER (the operation to refuel fighters involved in the conflict in SEA). At first, the wing's B-52s remained at Blytheville while bomber crews went to Guam to fly ARC LIGHT bombing missions. By the summer of 1972 all the 97th's aircraft were on Guam. Wing crews(augmented by personnel from other Wings) flew LINEBACKER II (sometimes called the "11-Day War" because of its intensity) missions in December 1972. A few of the Wing’s KC–135s began returning in April 1973 On 15 August 1973, after months of committing most of the Wing's resources to the conflict crew E-21 had the distinction of flying the last mission over a target in Cambodia. This marked the end of the United State's bombing in Southeast Asia. The Wing's B–52s remained on loan until October 1973; then the Wing resumed strategic bombardment training and worldwide air refueling operations as required by SAC.

98th Bombardment Wing (Medium) flew B-29s circa 1947 - 1954, stationed in Japan    Large, Japan made "Force for Freedom" patch, Unused.....(sold) - - - - partial History 98th BW(M), circa 1947 - 1954 flying B-29s The 98th was re-activated July 1, 1947 and equipped with B-29 Superfortresses at Spokane AAF, WA  In early 1950 it was alerted for PCS to Ramey AFB, PR; before relocation was completed the KW broke out and the 98th was sent to Yokota AB, Japan Although Designated as a Wing it continued to operate as a Group until 1951 when it was Staffed as a Wing The 98th continued to fly against the Commies until 1953 Wing remained at Yokota until July 1954, then returned to CONUS with B-29 aircraft and personnel in July 1954 The 98th BW(M) flew combat missions from August 1950 to July 1953 The 98th scored 6 Commie Aerial Kills

99th Bombardment Wing (Heavy) "Let Aggressors Beware" - - - - older 3" "CAVEANT AGGRESSORES", UnUsed.........inquire 1960s era, RFU, Used......inquire 1960s era, supported SAC in SEA  from 1967 - 1974, Unused......(sold) - - - - 99th BW(H), RFU, Used....inquire large 99th Bomb Wing (Heavy), 2 discoloration marks on lower-half of blue background, UnUsed......inquire - - - - 99th BW(H) "SAC AIRCRAFT COMBAT COMPETITION 1969" All items removed from a Party Suit - items can be sold individually 99th BW(H), RFU, Used........inquire Japan made SAC insignia, RFU, Used.......inquire 8th Air Force, RFU, Used......inquire - - - - partial History Redesignated 99th BW(H) 1 Oct 1955. Inactivated 31 Mar 1974. Redesignated 99th Strategic Weapons Wing on 22 Jun 1989. Activated on 10 Aug 1989. Redesignated: 99 Tactics and Training Wing on 1 Sep 1991; 99 Wing on 15 Jun 1993; 99 Air Base Wing on 1 Oct 1995. Assignments Third Air Force, 1 Jun 1942; Second Air Force, c. 29 Jun 1942; 5 Bombardment Wing (later, 5 Bombardment Wing, Heavy), c. 22 Feb 1943; Army Air Forces Service Command, 2-8 Nov 1945. 19 Bombardment Wing, Very Heavy (later, 19 Air Division, Bombardment), 29 May 1947-27 Jun 1949. 57 Air Division, 1 Jan 1953 (attached to 3 Air Division, 29 Jan-25 Apr 1956); 817 Air Division, 2 Jul 1969; 45 Air Division, 30 Jun 1971-31 Mar 1974. 12 Air Division, 10 Aug 1989; Strategic Warfare Center, 31 Jul 1990; Strategic Air Command, 1 Sep 1991; USAF Fighter Weapons (later, USAF Weapons and Tactics) Center, 1 Jun 1992-. Components Groups. 99 Operations and Maintenance (later, 99 Operations): 1 Sep 1991-21 Sep 1995. Squadrons. 25 Strategic Training: 10 Aug 1989-1 Sep 1991. 99 Air Refueling: 1 Jan 1966-30 Sep 1973. 346 Bombardment (later, 346 Strategic Reconnaissance; 346 Bombardment) 1 Jun 1942-8 Nov 1945; 29 May 1947-27 Jun 1949; 1 Jan 1953-31 Mar 1974. 347 Bombardment (later, 346 Strategic Reconnaissance; 346 Bombardment): 1 Jun 1942-8 Nov 1945; 29 May 1947-27 Jun 1949; 1 Jan 1953-1 Sep 1961 (detached 1 Jan-12 Sep 1953 and 15-31 Aug 1961). 348 Bombardment (later, 346 Strategic Reconnaissance; 346 Bombardment): 1 Jun 1942-8 Nov 1945; 17 Jul 1947-27 Jun 1949; 1 Jan 1953-30 Sep 1973. 416 Bombardment: 1 Jun 1942-8 Nov 1945; 17 Jul 1947-27 Jun 1949. Stations Fairchild AFB, WA, 1 Jan 1953; Westover AFB, MA, 4 Sep 1956-31 Mar 1974. Ellsworth AFB, SD, 10 Aug 1989; Nellis AFB, NV, 1 Oct 1995-. Aircraft B-17, 1942-1945. AT-6, AT-7, AT-11, 1947-1949. RB-29, 1953; RB-36, 1953-1956; GRB-36, 1955-1956; B-52, 1956-1967, 1968, 1969-1970, 1970-1972; KC-135, 1966-1967, 1968, 1969-1970, 1970-1972, 1973; EC-135, 1966-1970. Operations The 99th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing in Jan 1953, replaced the 111th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing at Fairchild AFB, WA. It performed worldwide photographic, electronic, and visual day and night strategic reconnaissance as its primary mission until late 1954, and until Sep 1956 as a secondary mission. From Jan 1955 to Feb 1956, the wing participated in Project FICON, in which one squadron's GRB-36D bombers were modified to carry RF-84K reconnaissance fighters on long-range flights. Strategic bombing became the Wing's primary mission in late 1954. The wing deployed to Andersen AFB, Guam, Jan-Apr 1956. In Jan 1966, it added air refueling capability to its mission. The KC-135 tanker squadron also operated EC-135s in a Post-Attack Command Control System role until 1970. From 1967 - 1974 all wing tactical and maintenance assets, and some support resources, were rotated for various periods to USAF units engaged in SEA combat operations.  Flew missions from U-Tapao, Thailand and Anderson AFB Bases. From Aug 1989, the 99th conducted tactics and development evaluation and trained combat crews in strategic bombing and electronic warfare. Then in Oct 1995, it became the host wing at Nellis AFB, NV

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Viewers disregard this section: used in the final days of B-52 Raids over Cambodia in 1972-73, UnUsed.... 51st Fighter Group Pilot's scarf from WWII click on picture for details   81st TFW "GUNSMOKE 1987  RAF BENTWATERS/WOODBRIDGE", 4.25", UnUsed.....(sold) DET 1, 81st TFW 'FIRST AND BEST" A-10 Sembach patch, UnUsed......(sold) 81st TFW, 5 3/8", RAF Bentwaters - RAF Woodbridge Gunsmoke 1989, Used.......(sold) SOLD ----- 92nd BW(H) Japan made Grouping, dated 1972 KC-135 is 8 1/2" from nose to end of the bird's tail Japan made, never seen a Group like this, UnUsed......inquire ( above Group sold together, the following Aero Club and SEA patches can be purchased seperately ) KC-135 Tonkin Gulf AERO Club &Participant SEA Games 1972 from same Group as above KC-135 but these 2 x patches can be purchased seperately Japan made, UnUsed.....inquire dated 1972, Japan made, UnUsed.....Inquire ( Oldest dated usage of the white "pebble" cloth I have seen---this cloth is used on some SS Mayaguez rescue patches ) ( both pics on Aircraft page, KC-135 section ) 9592CT - 99th Bombardment Wing click on picture for details 48th TFW Tactical Evaluation   Japan made, RFU, Used.......(sold) 77th Bombardment Group(?) European made   "STRIKE RECOIL STRIKE" is listed in Mr. Polder's motto book as the 77th BG ( I can find no other material to back this up ) ( anyone know more info or the ID?  contact     Jack@LJMilitaria.com  ) ( also on the UI page #89 - stored in UI box )   Older cream-back 1950s era, Larger 4 1/8", could be back to the B-36 era(?), UnUsed.....inquire 1960s era shiny-back, B-52 era, UnUsed....inquire 1960s B-52 Era 42nd BW(H) Established & Activated February 1953; Redesignated 42nd Wing on Sep 1 1991 Assignments 8th AF 25 Feb 1953; 45th AD 8 Oct 1954 (attached to 7th AD 18 Oct-18 Nov 1955); 8th AF 18 Jan 1958; 45th AD 1 Dec 1958; 8th AF 29 Mar 1989 Components 7th BS 25 Feb 1953 - 15 Oct 1959 70th BS 25 Feb 1953 - 25 Jun 1966 407th AREFS 2 Jul 1968 - 1 Oct 1990 ( the assignment date for the 407th ARS may be incorrect, check 407th listing ) Station Loring AFB, Maine (formerly Limestone) February 25 1953 - September 30 1994 Aircraft B-36 1953 - 1956;  KC-97 1955 - 1957;  B-52 1956 - 1993;  KC-135 1957 - 1992 Operations Supported SAC's bombardment and air refueling operations in SEA from mid-1960s to 1975 Deployed: personnel, aircraft, and equipment to Southwest Asia 7 Aug 1990 to circa 12 Apr 1991   43rd BW(M) patch made by ACE of Tokyo, Japan   B-58 HUSTLER Trophies won: BENDIX, THOMPSON, BLERIOT, MACKAY 61-62, and HARMON, ID'd on back by collector, UnUsed....(sold) 43rd Bombardment Wing (Medium) B-58 Hustler era 1960 - 1970 "BENDIX THOMPSON BLERIOT MACKAY 61-62 HARMON" trophies won by the Squadron(I think), Used...(sold) 31st TFW, UnUsed.......inquire