Usaf 40004999 4080th strategic reconnaissance wing. Air force strategic air command sac expansion of the early and midfifties, bases become overcrowded, with some of them supporting as many as 90 b47s and 40 kc97s. These products are accurate miniature recreations of historical artifacts, some related to the axis powers of wwii. The 4200th strategic reconnaissance wing was activated at beale air force base, california. Find great designs on baseball hats and trucker hats. Patches of pride products are manufactured in 16th scale for use with 12 inch action figure toys like gijoesnot for use on fullsize real uniforms worn by human beings. Lockheed c141 military air transport service pilot and crew, 1964. The 100th amms began in 1962 when a small cadre of personnel with drone experience was assigned to the 4080th strategic wing at davismonthan afb, tucson, az. The 99th strategic reconnaissance squadron and its u2s were returned from utapao and assigned to the 9th strategic reconnaissance wing 9 srw on 1 july 1976. The first b52 wings were also extremely large composed of 45 bombers and 15 or 20 kc5s, all situated on one base. Two lockheed sr71a blackbirds in the morning fog at beale afb. Home top sellers 4080th strat recon wing w2 clutches. Free returns 100% satisfaction guarantee fast shipping. Major richard stephen steve heyser, a pilot with the 4028th strategic reconnaissance squadron, 4080th strategic reconnaissance wing, united states air force, boarded item 342, his top secret reconnaissance airplane, at edwards air force base, california.
Identification of patch comes from ponders usaf shoulder patch guide, vol. From apr 1956feb 1966, it performed global strategic bombardment training, and later global air refueling from aug 1956dec 1965. In 1976 due to budget reductions, sac consolidated its strategic reconnaissance assets. The wing designation changed shortly after to the 100th strategic reconnaissance wing, and the reconnaissance drone detachment became the 100th airborne missile maintenance squadron.
Insignia used by the u2 and sr71 crews and support personnal, are a little hard to catagorize as some units switched from u2 to sr and them back to u2. Find people you served with from 4025th strategic reconnaissance squadron. On 15 june 1959, strategic air command established the 4228th strategic wing at columbus afb, mississippi as part of sacs plan to disburse its b52stratoforness heavy bombers over a larger number of bases, thus making it more difficult for the soviet union. Aircraft of the 4028th srs and the 350th strategic reconnaissance squadron. Memories of the 4080th strategic reconnaissance wing at laughlin. Our high quality recon patches are professionally printed and perfect to sew onto backpacks, jackets and more to give them some unique personality. Jan 01, 2020 two lockheed sr71a blackbirds in the morning fog at beale afb. Strategic air command 19461992 was established as a major command of the united states air force in the aftermath of world war ii on 21 march 1946. Vietnam usaf strategic air command sac adhesive backed. On 11 february 1966, the 100th strategic reconnaissance wing assumed the mission, equipment and personnel of the 4080th strategic reconnaissance wing.
The 4080th was a sac majcom provisional wing, and in order to retain the lineage of its majcom 4digit combat units and to perpetuate the lineage of many currently inactive bombardment units with illustrious world war ii records, headquarters sac received authority from headquarters usaf to discontinue its majcom strategic wings that were equipped with. It deployed to brize norton raf station, england, dec 1957apr 1958. Transferred to laughlin afb,tx with u2 only,then to davismonthan afb,az in 1963. Strategic reconnaissance aircraft archives this day in aviation. Replaced the 4239th strategic wing and assumed a mission of training for strategic bombardment on 1 february 1963. It was sacs high altitude reconnaissance wing for its vague existence and was the first usaf wing to operate the lockheed u2. With the end of fighting in the korean war, president eisenhower, who had taken office in january 1953, called for a new look at national defense. List of usaf strategic wings assigned to the strategic air. The 4080th strategic reconnaissance wing is a discontinued united states air force usaf. Strategic reconnaissance squadrons assigned to 4080th sw flying u2s.
Did you serve with the 100th strategic reconnaissance wing. Jun 15, 2017 on 11 february 1966, the 100th strategic reconnaissance wing assumed the mission, equipment and personnel of the 4080th strategic reconnaissance wing. Usaf 349th strategic recon squadron lockheed u2 dragon. More usaf and ang bomb unit patches in my ebay store. The cs flew varied mission types but flying mainly reconnaissance role, but also used the firbee drones to drop smart bombs and leaflets. Established as the 91st strategic reconnaissance wing in 1958. Assignment 100th strategic reconnaissance wing jun 25, 1966 air base. The wing moved without personnel or equipment to davismonthan afb, az, in jun 1966 and absorbed resources of the 4080th strategic wing. The reorganization process, which extended from 1 january through 1 september, was applied to 22 b52 strategic wings, three airrefueling wings, and the 4321st strategic wing at offutt air force base, nebraska.
Second air force, 40th air division on 1 february 1963. Ive also got a section on the ever needed tanker support needed for the sr71. The 4080th strategic reconnaissance wing is a discontinued united states air force usaf wing last. Usaf flying wingsgroups 400th and up leejackson militaria.
Usaf patch 4080 srw strategic reconnaissance wing light 4080 fms field maintenance squadron patch u 2 dragon lady rb 57d canberra laughlin ab cold war us asia dets and ols 1957 fully embroidered cut edge 110mm by 92mm four and one quarter inches by three and five eighth inches. This makes a nice addition to your collection of original, vintage us air. We can produce custom patches from any image or drawing. Moved to laughlin afb, tx on 1 apr 1957 reassigned to second air force on 1 apr 1957. Authentic air force usaf 349th srs, davismonthan afb, u2. Air force, united states air force, wings, groups, day fighter, recon. The 70th strategic reconnaissance wing, medium was established on march 23, 1953 and activated january 24, 1955.
Usaf patch 100 srw strategic reconnaissance wing crest a. Also the introduction of sam2 missiles by the north vietnamese necessitated the careful planning of flight routes to bypass these hot spots. Assignment 4080th strategic reconnaissance wing, l. Memories of the 4080th strategic reconnaissance wing at. Power presenting the dfc to ten pilots of the 4080th strategic reconnaissance wing for their high altitude photosurveillance mission over cuba, 14 to 29 october 1962. Up for auction is an original, 1950s or 1960s era adhesivebacked jacket insignia for the usaf strategic air command. Air force 100th strategic reconnaissance wing usaf veteran.
List of usaf bomb wings and wings assigned to strategic. Usaf patch recon 4080 srw strategic reconnaissance wing fms. From 1957 to 1962, laughlin was home to the 4080th strategic reconnaissance wing srw, whose mission was to provide a reconnaissance. Air force 4025th strategic reconnaissance squadron usaf. May be slightly faded from storage, but otherwise in essentially new condition. From 1957 to 1962, laughlin was home to the 4080th strategic reconnaissance wing srw, whose mission was to provide a reconnaissance capability and gather meteorological data from high altitudes for operational forecasting in the u2 and rb57 aircraft.
This was the parent wing for the 82th strategic reconnaissance squadron who flew the rivet joint. Usaf 349th strategic recon squadron lockheed u2 dragon lady. The 4028th strategic reconnaissance squadron srs was a component of the 4080th strategic reconnaissance wing, strategic air command sac, that operated lockheed u2 spy planes out of laughlin afb, texas, and davismonthan afb, arizona, in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The 324th strategic reconnaissance squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. Click here to send us a digital image with your design ideas or if you do not see your squadron patch. Military usaf air force patch 4080th strategic reconnaissance wing. Cuban missile crisis usaf awards presentation, 11281962. Davismonthan afb, arizona, 25 june 1966 30 september 1976. As the soviet missile threat became more pronounced and warning time became less.
Nice early 80s patch when the 1st srs flew the sr71 blackbird aircraft out of beale air force base, ca. Personal comments page 1 91st strategic reconnaissance squadron usaf korean war project almost three thousand units pages are available at the korean war project. Insignia, usaf, patches, bs, tfs, bomb squadron, fighter squadron. C units usaf acc 4025th strategic reconnaissance squadron. It was sacs high altitude reconnaissance wing for its existence and was the first usaf wing to operate the lockheed u2.
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