This is the only change to the squadron patch since its initial approval on july 10, 1961. The 9th air refueling squadron 9th ars was initially activated in 1951, although its history can be traced back to the 9th photographic squadron of world war ii. Priorservice is proud to offer a huge selection of us air force patches. The 459th air refueling wing recruits, trains and equips its citizen airmen to fly and maintain the kc5 stratotanker to help the air force protect its interests in air and space power. The newest rendition of the 906th air refueling squadron emblem was approved by the air force historical research agency on oct. Vetfriends is proud to help reunite our us air force heroes. Bid with confidence that all patches are original period pieces. It was last assigned to the 2d bombardment wing, stationed at barksdale afb, louisiana. United states of america ocp spice brown and bagby green flag forward facing with hook closure. At the forefront of total force integration, fairchilds 92nd air refueling wing reactivated the 912th air refueling squadron dec.
Looking for the ideal air force squadron patches to express yourself. On this page, you will be able to find out a little bit about the history of the squadron, the command structure, and what it is that we do, and what makes us different from any other squadron in the air force. In 1971 the squadron was redesignated the 9th airlift squadron as and today. Usaf, thunderbirds embroidered patches, premium quality iron on patch 4.
This patch will be a great addition to anyones collection or fill a hole in a shadow box of your career. The 916th air refueling squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. With two combatready fighter squadrons, homestead afb stood ready to project tactical air power whenever and wherever it was called upon to do so. List of united states air force air refueling squadrons. The 9th air refueling squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. During this time the squadron was stationed at dover afb, delaware, assigned to the 1607th air transport group atg. Constituted 76th troop carrier squadron on 30 jan 1943. The 917th air refueling squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. Bombers were operated by the 60th bomb squadron and tankers were operated by the 915th air refueling squadron. Our selection includes a great selection of air force command, unit, plane, and air force veteran and war patches. The patch depicts a flying pelican carrying troops facing right. 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 the squadron was first activated in 1943 as the 617th bombardment squadron, one of the four squadrons of the. 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.
United states of america ocp spice brown and bagby green flag reversed with hook closure. Squadron, shield, location, nickname, note, status. It was last assigned to the 72d bombardment wing at ramey air force base, puerto rico where it was inactivated on 30 june 1971 when the air force transferred ramey to military airlift command the squadron was first activated as the 15th bombardment squadron in 1940. Active, 15 january 1941 28 august 1945 16 april 1950 1. This is one of the rarest and most sought after 14th air force flying tigers squadron patches. The 18th air refueling squadron 18 ars is a united states air force reserve squadron, assigned to the 931st operations group, stationed at mcconnell air force base, kansas flying the kc5. More usaf and ang air refueling unit patches in my ebay store. Air force air refueling squadron patches flying tigers. As part of the 452nd air mobility wing at march, the 912th is an active duty squadron that will work in tandem with the march 336th air refueling squadron and. The first p61 black widow kill in the cbi theater took place on october 30, 1944, when a kunmingbased black widow flown by capt.
The 906 ars operates the kc5 stratotanker aircraft conducting aerial refueling missions history edit. This is a list of united states air force air refueling squadrons. After the japanese attack on pearl harbor, the squadron flew. Our 9 ars patches are 100% embroidered with velcro backing. It was last assigned to the 72d bombardment wing at ramey air force base. The 911th air refueling squadron is part of the 916th air refueling wing at seymour johnson afb, north carolina. The 56th airlift squadron had its beginning on november 8, 1942.
Inactivated 1991 redesignated the 34th strategic squadron. William lee, a reserve citizen airman of the 914th air refueling wings aeromedical staging squadron at niagara falls air reserve station, n. Usaf patch advisors south vietnam air force iv air division patch 1960s vietnam made bevo weave used 70mm by 64mm two and three quarter inches by two and one half inches. Patch worn by pilots of 4029 strategic reconnaissance training squadron. There are 294 active duty airmen and civilian personnel assigned to the 911th ars between. Phillips of the 426th night fighter squadron shot down a japanese twinengined aircraft. Buy with confidence that all patches are original period pieces. The 9th ars has had many deployments to worldwide locations, and is still performing a global mission some to remote forward operating location, during wartime, humanitarian operations, and exercises. The squadron flew c54 skymaster, c124 globemaster ii, and c3. Air force squadron patches us air force patches aviation patches, beret flashes, command patches and wing patches flying tigers surplus. Squadronsflights 1 5 air force historical research agency. The 911th air refueling squadron traces its lineage to the 16th aero squadron, which was organized c. Welcome to the unofficial home page of the 384th air refueling squadron, the premier air refueling squadron in the air force.
List of united states air force air refueling squadrons wikipedia. All of our air force patches are iron on patches for easy. Redesignated as 9 air refueling squadron, heavy, on 12 dec 1969. This is the new ocp version of their kc5 squadron patch and does not come with velcro attached. The patches we offer are of great quality and range from 50% embroidered to 100% embroidered. Established as a preworld war ii bombardment squadron. The development of strategic air command 19461981 dtic. Usaf patches united states air force patch badges vietnam sea. Seymour johnson is the first reserve location to receive the new planes.
According to the monthly unit history, 8th attack squadron, may 1944, the 8th squadron insignia first appeared in world war i when the squadron, then known as the 8th aero squadron, began operations in france in 1918, as the first united states air unit equipped with american built dh4 attack and reconnaissance planes. 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. Custom patches for the 9th air refueling squadron at travis air force base, california. The air force patches available from medals of america celebrates the history of the air force from the early years where it was a division within the army to the modern era where the air force is a sophisticated fighting force that often keeps the forces of other nationstates from attacking the u. We are ready to serve you and your embroidered patch needs. The mission of the 911th air refueling squadron is to organize, train and equip kc5rt personnel and aircraft for deployment, aerial refueling and airlift operations in support the united states and its allies. In addition to the wings groups, squadrons and flights, the wing commanders staff includes the. This is the desert version of the squadron patch with the desert stars 7 on each side for the 77th air refueling guys.
Equipped with a mixture b18 bolos, a29 hudsons and a few b26 marauder medium bombers. Usaf patch 8 aps aerial port squadron mobility operations branch mob team delta playboys tan son nhut 1968 vietnam made emb on twill cut edge 71mm by 60mm two and three. The first patch is from the 493rd bombardment squadron and represents the time before the unit became an aerial refueling squadron. Includes, but is not limited to, patches from pilot training, navigator training, space, icbm, and weapons school classes. Inactivated june 20, 1976 stationed at utapao royal thailand naval airfield, thailand july 8, 1966 to june 26, 1976.
Sac jnbignia appflovhd on 4 january, headquarters usaf approved an insignia. Air force 9th air refueling squadron usaf veteran locator. The 915th air refueling squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. Celebrating 27 years supplying the worlds finest aviation, military, police and fire patches and products. High quality custom aviation products, patches, key fobs, name tags, tail flash plaques, coins and more. Redesignated 76th troop carrier squadron, medium, on 26 jun 1949. Find people you served with from 911th air refueling squadron red eagles. Us army air force, corps collection of patches from. 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. 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. Organized july 8, 1966 redesignated 635th sps may 15, 1967. The squadron is the air forces very first active duty squadron that is under the command of a reserve wing. Assigned to the military air transport service mats, the 1st air transport squadron h, or 1st ats, was active from 8 september 1954 to 8 january 1966.
Consolidated 19 sep 1985 with the 9 air refueling squadron, medium, which was constituted on 24 jul 1951. Usaf patch ang 3 ars air refueling squadron kc 5 1995 new hampshire air national guard pease afb velcro emb on twill mer edge 101mm by 89mm four inches by three and one half inches price. The four patches used by the 93rd air refueling squadron are painted on the back wall of their conference room. In practice, class numbers are generally the last two digits of a year and a twodigit sequential number, separated by a hyphen. 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. They are an air force reserve squadron based at seymour johnson afb in north carolina. Usaf patches united states air force patch badges conus.