Usaf 91st air refueling squadron thunderbolts macdill afb. The 917th air refueling squadron flew kc5a stratotankers at biggs afb, texas with the 95th bombardment wing from 01 may 1959 to 15 jan 1965. The 349th air refueling squadron 349 ars is part of the 22d air refueling wing at mcconnell air force base, kansas. The 917th fighter group was originally formed as the 917th troop carrier group on jan. Air force air refueling squadron patches flying tigers. The 920th air refueling squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. It was last assigned as a gsu geographically separated unit as the aircraft remained at dyess afb, texas, while the unit was assigned to the 43d operations group, stationed at malmstrom afb, montana. The 917th air refueling squadron was activated on 1 may 1959 by strategic air command sac at biggs air force base, texas and equipped with kc5 stratotankers. We offer hundreds of military aviation related patches, shirts, hats and unique one of a kind collectibles in buy it now and auction style formats. The 9th military airlift squadron mas was a unit assigned to the 436th military airlift wing maw at dover afb, delaware, from january 1966 to september 1968. Redesignated 78th air refueling squadron, heavy associate on 25 mar 1981. Blood chits and other wwii aviation stuff for sale. The squadron is the basic unit in the united states air force.
The 97th air refueling squadron is a currently active united states air force unit. Deployed a10s and personnel to italy to support nato operations in the balkans, 19931996. Air force embroidered insignia tshirts below youll find our selection of u. It is an active associate unit, an active duty component attached to the alabama ang 117th arw. Dyess air force base, texas the b1s have been at dyess for close to three decades, but it hasnt always been a nesting spot for bones. Redesignated 78th troop carrier squadron, medium, on 26 jun 1949. Direct reporting unit dru field operating agency foa major command majcom numberednamed air force naf wing. It generates 24houraday strategic airlift and air refueling sorties supporting u. It operates the kc5 stratotanker aircraft conducting air refueling missions.
The 9th air refueling squadron mobilizes and deploys twelve kc10 aircraft and over 140 personnel and equipment to worldwide forward operating locations. This one is in green and shows krusty, the clown on the front and denotes their squadron. The 917th air refueling squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. Likewise, the red scarf was issued to the 9th air refueling squadron at march afb, when it became the second kc10a operational unit. Custom patches for the 9th air refueling squadron at travis air force base, california. If you have a story, scans of aircraft, bases, ships, unit personnel, insignia or operations that you would like to see posted on these pages please contact the webmaster at. Vintage cold war vietnam era usaf 380th aerial refueling squadron patch ars.
One of over 40 tanker squadrons that participated in southeast asia operations. The squadron was first activated in 1942 as the 19th reconnaissance squadron, but was redesignated the 409th bombardment squadron shortly after activation. The patch depicts a flying pelican carrying troops facing right. It was assigned to the 92d operations group at fairchild air force base, washington, where it was inactivated on 30 september 2004. These squadron patches are beautifully hand embroidered, just like the original theatre made examples from wwii. Air force air refueling squadron patches air force squadron patches flying tigers surplus. The 917th air refueling squadron, part of the strategic air command, resided here from january of 1965 to october of 1993. Our 9 ars patches are 100% embroidered with velcro backing. Our 909 ars patches are 100% embroidered with velcro backing. List of united states air force air refueling squadrons wikipedia.
This is the rebel refuelers patch for the 106th air refueling squadron that flies the kc5 out of birmingham, al. At that time the unit was known as the 116th observation squadron and was located at felts field in the spokane valley. Get the best deals on vietnam war squadron patch when you shop the largest online selection at. Air force fighter squadron wing group aircraft patch. It is assigned to birmingham air national guard base, alabama and is equipped with the kc5r stratotanker aircraft the squadron is a descendant organization of the world war i 106th aero squadron, established on 27 august 1917.
I hope someone might be able to id either or both of these patches. It was last assigned to the 307th air refueling group at travis air force base, california, where it was inactivated on 31 october 1983 the squadron was first activated late in world war ii as the 16th bombardment squadron, very heavy, a boeing b29 superfortress unit. This is an original patch not a reproduction, 100 percent money back guarantee. In october 1966, the wing transferred to phan rang air base, republic of vietnam, to replace the 366th wing. The 6th air refueling squadron 6 ars is part of the 60th air mobility wing at travis air force base, california. This came from the estate of a retired usaf officer who serves at seymour johnson afb. The 116th air refueling squadron patch the notable ace of spades patch that is worn on the flight suits of the air crew of the 116th air refueling squadron was approved in 1931. The mission of the squadron is to fly the boeing b52h stratofortress strategic bomber. A kc5 air refueler crew from the 917th air refueling squadron arfs flies its last flight out of dyess air force base, texas.
Us army air force, corps wwii squadron patch insignia pictures. Its old and shows some wear, but is nice overall condition. This patch will be a great addition to anyones collection or fill a hole in a shadow box of your career. With the transfer, the 35th became the parent wing at phan rang air base and began flying f100 aircraft with detachment 1 of the 612th tactical fighter squadron. Also provided air refueling to the boeing b52 stratofortress strategic bombers of its parent wing as they conducted combat crew training in the buff and to other usaf units as directed. The 499th air refueling wing is an inactive united states air force usaf unit that was last active at westover afb, massachusetts in june 1966. If you collect squadron patch insignia, duis, wings you need to make these events. Patch with 7th air refueling squadron emblem the 7th air refueling squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. The 9th airlift squadron flies the c5m super galaxy. It was last active as a geographically separated unit at dyess air force base, texas, while assigned to the 43d operations group at malmstrom air force base, montana, where it was inactivated on 1 july 1994. In 1971 the squadron was redesignated the 9th airlift squadron as and today. The 78th air refueling squadron 78 ars is part of the 514th air mobility wing at mcguire air force base, new jersey. Lockheed originally built the c5 galaxy, and its successor, lockheed martin, accomplished the upgrades to the c5m.
Usaf patch 173 air refueling squadron usafcollectibles. Primary mission was to train kc5 aircrews for sac tanker units. Us air force patches in original vietnam war patches for. It is one of two air force units that operates the formal combat crew training school and central flight instructor course for kc5 stratotanker aircrew qualification training. The 911th air refueling squadron is part of the 916th air refueling wing at seymour johnson afb, north carolina.
This was part of sacs program to disperse its boeing b52 stratofortress bombers over a larger number of bases, thus making it more difficult for the soviet union to knock out the entire fleet with a surprise first strike. Air force patches 6 products filter by 0 filter by. Make offer vietnam war usaf us air force 93rd air refueling squadron patch. It was last assigned to the 2d bombardment wing, stationed at barksdale afb, louisiana. The 97th air refueling squadron was one of the air forces first air refueling units, activated in 1949. The 909th air refueling squadron is part of the 18th wing at kadena air base, japan. Aerial refueling by squadron played a significant role in successful operation desert storms air war in 1991. Their first aircraft was 580085 and was the 300th kc5 off the assembly line see photo below. Squadron emblems of the united states air force wikimedia. Vetfriends is proud to help reunite our us air force heroes. This is the only change to the squadron patch since its initial approval on july 10, 1961. Buy with confidence that all patches are original period pieces. The squadron responded to the cuban missile crisis and provided aircraft and aircrews to support the viet nam war, it was inactivated on 1 november 1981 and replaced by a.
Vietnam, usaf air force 28th air refueling squadron patch. The squadron is the air forces very first active duty squadron that is under the command of a reserve wing. The 308th air refueling squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. The 28th air refueling squadron was assigned to the 28th bomb group, stationed at ellsworth afb, south dakota. Trained to conduct close air support and battlefield interdiction. Brian baltz, assistant director of operations and officer in charge of systems at the 117th. Original wwii aaf usaf squadron patch collection for sale lost worlds collection a2, a1, g1, b2, b3, anj4 us wwii leather flight jackets aaf, usmc, usn vintage hyde corp. It was last assigned to the 379th bombardment wing at wurtsmith air force base, michigan where it was inactivated on 30 september 1992 the first predecessor of the squadron was the 420th bombardment squadron which served as a heavy bomber operational and replacement training unit from 1942 until the spring of 1944. If you have a story, scans of aircraft, bases, ships, unit personnel, insignia or operations that you would like to see posted on these pages please contact the webmaster at the mailbox below. Original wwii army air forces squadron patches page 1 original wwii aaf usaf squadron patch collection for sale lost worlds original wwii usmc marine corps squadron patches for sale a2, a1, g1, b2, b3, anj4 us wwii leather flight jackets aaf, usmc, usn vintage hyde corp.
The kc5 stratotanker used to traverse dyess runways and air space. The 64th air refueling squadron 64 ars is a united states air force air refueling squadron that is part of the 22d air refueling wings 22d operations group at mcconnell air force base in kansas. C5m super galaxy patch air mobility command museum. The 917th arfs inactivated from dyess air force base, texas on 30 june 1994 and moved to mcconnell air force base, kansas. Unknown usaf air fueling and mustang patches posted in air force usaaf is with army. It was last active as a geographically separated unit at dyess air force base. Looking for information on this and other units that served or supported the air war in sea. Through the air forces total force initiative, the 64th is operationally assigned to the 157th. The squadron was first active as the 318th bombardment squadron, an operational training unit and replacement training unit under second air force during world war ii.
This is a circa late 1970s jacket patch for the united states air force 917th air refueling squadron 917thth arefs. Ca, mcdonnell douglas kc10 extender, usaf 9th air refueling squadron patch 60th operations group 60th air mobility wing travis afb, worldwide aerial refueling. The intelligence squadron at the 117th air refueling wing executed a plan this weekend to clean up, organize much needed space and work more efficiently. Our high quality air force squadron patches are professionally printed and perfect to sew onto backpacks, jackets and more to give them some unique personality. The 303d air refueling squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. It was last assigned to the 19th operations group, stationed at robins air force base, georgia, where it was inactivated on 1 january 1993. I am pretty sure the green patch is an air refueling squadron and the mustang. Its mission was to administer and support its assigned 78th troop carrier squadron, which was equipped with c124s. Each usaf shirt is embroidered with high quality rapos thread utilizing our in house happy brand embroidering machines. The 344th air refueling squadron 344 ars is part of the 22d air refueling wing at mcconnell air force base, kansas.
Unknown usaf air fueling and mustang patches air force. Provided a10 fighter training for reserve pilots until 1 oct 1993 and after oct 1996. Constituted as 756 bombardment squadron, heavy, on 19 may 1943. They were part of a small group of us air forces patches i picked up that had all belonged to a career officer. It is believed that these scarves, along with patches, zaps, and pins, were provided to kc10a unit members by mcdonnell douglas as part of the kc10a marketing and publicity plan. The 99th ars works with, supports and flies the 117th arw boeing kc5r aircraft. Performed aerial refuelings for bombers, airlift and fighter aircraft as part of tanker task force ttf around the world, 19921995. Original unused 1970s us air force 454th flying training sqd. In october 2016, the 911th, formerly geographically separated from the 6th air mobility wing at macdill afb, fl and operated as the active duty associate to the 916th air. Custom patches for 909th air refueling squadron at kadena air base. The squadron was first activated in january 1941 as the 20th reconnaissance squadron. It was last assigned to the 499th air refueling wing at kindley afb, bermuda, where it was inactivated on 15 june 1963. This is a list of united states air force air refueling squadrons.
The squadron served with boeing kb29s until 1954 at biggs air force base, texas, when it upgraded to boeing kc97 stratotankers. Usaf air force 28th air refueling squadron patch a. The newest rendition of the 906th air refueling squadron emblem was approved by the air force historical research agency on oct. The embroidered patch reads ante optimas before the best. The 916th air refueling squadron is an inactive united states air force unit.
It was active continuously until 2004, except for brief interruptions in 1964 and 1992. Established as a b17 flying fortress heavy bombardment squadron in mid1942. A squadron may be either a mission unit, such as an operational flying squadron, or a functional unit, such as a civil engineer, maintenance, security forces, or transportation squadron. List of united states air force air refueling squadrons. This original period patch is 100% embroidered,computer made and is 4. The 9th air refueling squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. Super galaxies have general electric cf6 engines and other upgrades to the aircraft frame, landing gear, cockpit, and pressurization systems. It trains aircrews to support and sustain joint chiefs of staff directed missions. The 55th air refueling squadron 55 ars is part of the 97th air mobility wing at altus air force base, oklahoma. Original wwii army air forces aafsquadron patches page 2. Air command patch lot,usaf,tactical,original, squadron,dog.
Media in category emblems of united states air force air refueling squadrons the following 200 files are in this category, out of 242 total. A squadron may be either a mission unit, such as an operational flying squadron, or a functional unit, such as a civil engineer, maintenance, security forces, or. Measuring approximately 5 12 inches 14cm in diameter, each design has been specially selected from the hundreds that existed, to offer famous units with the most glowing credentials, and attractive emblems. The 106th air refueling squadron 106 ars is a unit of the alabama air national guard 117th air refueling wing. It was reactivated on 1 october 2019 following reception of 12 additional boeing kc5 stratotankers at fairchild afb. Original vintage usaf us air force patch 310th air. Vietnam war usaf us air force 93rd air refueling squadron patch. Constituted 78th troop carrier squadron on 30 jan 1943. Emblems of united states air force air refueling squadrons. The squadron stands ready to deploy and fly its b52hs to enforce national security policy by being ready to deliver overwhelming nuclear or conventional firepower to destroy targets, worldwide, at any time.
Aircrews from the 77th air refueling squadron out of the 916th air refueling wing flies two kc5 stratotankers to rendezvous with a kc46a pegasus from the 22 arw operating out of pease air force base, portsmouth, nh, aug. It operates the kc10 extender aircraft conducting aerial refueling missions as the reserve associate to the 305th air mobility wing. Circa late 1970s usaf 917th air refueling squadron arefs. Original wwii squadron patches 2 lost worlds collection. A kc5 air refueler crew from the 917th air refueling. Pages with broken file links, articles incorporating text from wikipedia, lists of united states air force squadrons, air refueling squadrons of the united states air force list of united states air force air refueling squadrons. The squadron s mission is training of active duty, guard, reserve, and international kc5 crewmembers. It operates the kc5 stratotanker aircraft conducting aerial refueling missions. It was last assigned to the 2d bombardment wing at hunter afb, georgia. The c5m super galaxy patch was distributed by lockheed martin.