USAF Combat Rescue Officer / PJ-CRO-SERE Challenge Coin
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Wednesday, December 27, 2017
USAF 33rd RQS / Det. 1 / Jolly Green Patch
USAF 33rd Rescue Squadron / Detachment 1 / Jolly Green Patch
Thursday, December 14, 2017
USAF 321st STS / Crusader Patch
USAF 321st Special Tactics Squadron / Crusader Patch
EXTREMELY RARE!! version of the original BTB (Blue Team) patch.
It was made not long ago and due that other teams (like the Brown Team) liked this patch, they decided to make this version without the "BTB" lettering at the bottom of the shield and its believed this version (besides the Blue Team) is worn by Brown and Silver Team members too.
321st Special Tactics Squadron (321st STS) provides a fast reaction, rapidly-deployable force capable of establishing and providing positive control of the air to ground interface during special operations or conventional missions. Unit combat controllers and pararescue men conduct the reconnaissance, surveillance, assessment and establishment of assault zone sites and provide air traffic control and long-range secure command and control communications. Additionally, the unit provides combat trauma medical care, personnel recovery, and terminal attack control of munitions delivered by fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft. The squadron also has special operations weathermen assigned to provide weather support for other special operations forces.
USAF 33rd RQS / Pedro / Pencil Tab
USAF 33rd Rescue Squadron / Pedro / Pencil Tab
Made in Japan
USAF 305th RQS / Jolly Green / AZ Patch
USAF 305th Rescue Squadron / Jolly Green / Arizona Patch
The 305th Rescue Squadron is part of the 943rd Rescue Group at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, a subordinate of the 920th Rescue Wing at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida. It operates HH-60 Pave Hawk aircraft conducting peacetime and combat search and rescue missions.
The 305th was originally activated at Selfridge Air Force Base, Michigan in 1958 as the 305th Air Rescue Squadron. It trained for and performed search and rescue operations, primarily in the upper midwestern United States, from 1958 until 1992. It deployed personnel worldwide to support active duty forces and was called to active duty for eighteen months after the USS Pueblo incident. In 1985, a squadron crew earned the Koran Kolligan, Jr. Trophy, the highest safety award in the Air Force, for successfully landing their severely disabled HH-3 helicopter. The squadron was inactivated in 1992 and its aircraft transferred to the active Air Force or to storage.
The unit was again activated the following year at Davis-Monthan, where it was equipped with HH-60s in 1994. It has participated in most major operations in Southwest Asia since that date. It also flew rescue missions following Hurricane Katrina and is the only United States Air Force rescue unit that is capable of operating from ships.
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USAF PJ / Reversible Embroidered Patch
USAF PJ / Reversible Embroidered Patch
This is one of the true first versions of the "PJ" callsign patch, made of 600 denier Cordura Nylon and Velcro. Pretty hard to find, donated by a fellow collector Neil Tipp. Circa 2001/5'.
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USAF 18th OG / Shoguns Patch
USAF 18th Operations Group / Shoguns Patch
The 18th Operations Group is the operational flying component of the United States Air Force 18th Wing, stationed at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. The 18th OG is the largest combat operations group in the Air Force with eight squadrons, one flight, 842 active-duty members and approximately 80 aircraft, including the F-15 Eagle, E-3 Sentry, KC-135 Stratotanker and the HH-60 Pave Hawk. The rescue component of the 18th OG is the 31st Rescue Squadron (RQS) and 33d Rescue Squadron (RQS).
The group is one of the oldest in the United States Air Force, being a successor organization of the 18th Pursuit Group, one of the 15 original combat air groups formed by the Army before World War II.
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USAF 48th OG / Guardian Angel Patch
USAF 48th Operations Group / Guardian Angel Patch
The 48th Operations Group (Tail Code: LN) consists of three flying squadrons of F-15C/D/E aircraft capable of accomplishing fighter operations worldwide and one operations support squadron. Prepares aircrew and support personnel to accomplish USAFE, U.S. European Command and NATO war plans and contingency operations (including SAR/CSAR operations). Provides equipment, training, scheduling, analysis, weather, intelligence, standardization and evaluation, and command and control for an efficient flying operation. The rescue elements of the 48th OG are the 56th Rescue Squadron and 57th Rescue Squadron.
The 56th Rescue Squadron (RQS) is a combat-ready Search & Rescue squadron of HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters capable of executing all-weather search and rescue missions day or night in hostile environments in support of USAFE, USEUCOM, and NATO operations. It employs a state-of-the-art communications and navigation system along with advanced search and rescue equipment. The squadron is capable of deploying to any theater of operations in the world. The 57th Rescue Squadron (RQS) is a combat-ready squadron of pararescue personnel capable of performing combat rescue and personnel retrieval missions anytime & anywhere in theaters of operations worldwide.
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Thursday, December 7, 2017
WANTED!: USAF 33rd ARRS Jolly Green / Big Bad Buff Patch
WANTED!: USAF 33rd Aerospace Rescue & Recovery Squadron / Jolly Green / Big Bad Buff Patch
Nakhon Phanom RTAFB, Thailand
USAF 33rd ARRS Patch
USAF 33rd Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron Patch / Kadena AB, Japan.
SUPER RARE! Made in Japan. Circa 1962.
Monday, November 27, 2017
WANTED!: USAF Pedro's House / HH43B / Huskie Patch
WANTED!: USAF Pedro's House / HH43B / Kaman Huskie Patch
Possibly from 38th ARRS, Detachment 7 DaNang AB, VN
Thursday, November 23, 2017
USAF 33rd RQS / JASDF / Cope Angel / SAREX Desert Patch
USAF 33rd Rescue Squadron / Japan Air Self-Defence Force / Cope Angel / SAREX / Desert Camo Patch
This is a rare desert version of the original patch. Made in Japan.
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USAF 23rd FG / Rescue Flying Tigers Patch
USAF 23rd Fighter Group / Rescue Flying Tigers / "Back in the PAC" Patch
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Tuesday, November 21, 2017
USAF 71st ARS/RQS Patch Set
USAF 71st Air Rescue Squadron / Dumbo / Elmendorf-Patrick-Moody / Legacy Friday Patch
USAF 71st Rescue Squadron / "The Search Continues" / HC-130J / Sasquatch/Big Foot Morale Patch
This great patch set kindly donated by Daniel Buchanan from the Squadron is a fine example of this unit patches. The Dumbo patch is mostly used as a Friday Patch and represents the true original legacy design of their unit (here) from the 71st ARRS.
USAF 68th RQS Patch
USAF 68th Rescue Squadron / Full Color Patch
Circa 2015/7'
USAF 23rd FG / Flying Tigers OCP Patch
USAF 23rd Fighter Group / Flying Tigers / "Attack-Rescue-Prevail" / Guardian Angel Weapon System / OCP color Patch.
Circa 2017
The 23d Fighter Group (23 FG) is a United States Air Force unit. It is assigned to the 23d Wing and stationed at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The 23d Fighter Group was established in World War II as the 23d Pursuit Group of the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF). Redesignated the 23d Fighter Group before its activation, the group was formed in China on 4 July 1942, as a component of the China Air Task Force and received a small cadre of volunteer personnel from the simultaneously disbanded 1st American Volunteer Group (AVG) – the "Flying Tigers" of the Chinese Air Force.
To carry on the traditions and commemorate the history of the AVG, aircraft of the USAF 23d Fighter Group carry the same "Shark Teeth" nose art of the AVG's Curtiss P-40 Warhawks, along with the "FT" (Flying Tiger) tail code. The 23d Fighter Group's aircraft is the only United States Air Force aircraft currently authorized to carry this distinctive and historical aircraft marking.
Currently based at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, the group is assigned as one of two operations groups of the 23d Wing at Moody. Both organizations serve as part of the Ninth Air Force and Air Combat Command. The 23d Fighter Group's primary missions are forward air control, close air support, air interdiction and CSAR (Combat Search & Rescue Operations).
The group has two operational squadrons assigned: the 74th and the 75th Fighter Squadrons both flying A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft.
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Thursday, November 16, 2017
USAF 71st ARRS Patch Set
USAF 71st Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron / Arctic Rescue Squadron Patch Set
Beautiful patch set and pretty rare! Nice hard to find baseball cap patch and subdued version of the original squadron patch.
The 71st Rescue Squadron maintains combat-ready status as the last active duty Lockheed HC-130P Combat King, combat search and rescue squadron. The squadron deploys expeditionary forces to execute personnel recovery operations worldwide to support theater commanders to advance national security interests. This mission requires the squadron to conduct low-level operations and air refueling using night vision goggles and airdrop pararescue personnel of other units for in support of combat personnel recovery.
The 71st was first activated in November 1952 when Air Rescue Service expanded its existing air rescue squadrons to groups and expanded their flights to separate squadrons. It flew search, rescue and recovery missions out of Elmendorf Air Force Base from 1952–1960 and 1970-1991. It has flown aerial refueling missions for search and rescue operations since 1991.
The squadron has supported the combat search and rescue mission in Southwest Asia with aircraft and crews since 1992. In August 2014, the 71st completed its last deployment with the HC-130P Combat King aircraft, which it has flown since 2003. This was the last deployment by an active duty squadron with the Combat King model. The squadron is now beginning to transition to the HC-130J Combat King II by September 2015.
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USAF AFSOC / PJ / Blues Brothers Challenge Coin
USAF AFSOC / Pararescue / Blues Brothers / "No Ma'am, we're PJ's. We're on a mission from DOD" / "That others may live" Challenge Coin
USAF 5040th HS Patch
USAF 5040th Helicopter Squadron Patch
Hard to find and nice original USAF 5040th Helicopter Flight suit patch. The unit was activated in 1969 and based at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska. Deactivation was 1975. So pretty Rare patch!
USAF 39th RQS Subdued Patch
USAF 39th Rescue Squadron Subdued Patch
USAF 56th RQS Patch Set
USAF 56th Rescue Squadron Patch Set
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Tuesday, November 7, 2017
USAF 351st BATS Challenge Coin
USAF 351st Battlefield Airmen Training Squadron / Challenge Coin
Directly from Kirtland AFB, NM from the latest PJ/CRO Class, this amazing coin was kindly donated by the legendary PJ Chipper W. for the collection. HooYah!
The coin is the instructor's coin for PJ Instructors at the "Superman School". This authentic coin is the coloured version and there's also a subdued version.
The 351st Battlefield Airman Training Squadron was activated in June 14, 2016 at a ceremony held in Kirtland AFB and the Air Force said goodbye to Detachment 1 of the 342nd Training Squadron, which was deactivated.
The new squadron houses the USAF Pararescue and Combat Rescue Officer School and is responsible for training, mentoring and developing battlefield Airmen in land warfare and technical recovery skills. It is one of four new squadrons that will report directly to the Battlefield Airmen Training Group, which activated June 2 and is solely dedicated to training the Air Force's tactical ground component in technical rescue.
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USAF Pararescue Magnet Set
USAF Pararescue Magnet Set
Just got this beautiful great set of Pararescue magnets made of PVC straight out of the "Superman School", thanks to my PJ brother Chipper W. who kindly donated this brand new pieces for the collection. HooYah!
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USAF 106th RQW / ANG Challenge Coin
USAF 106th Rescue Wing / New York National Guard Challenge Coin
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USAF AF Rescue / Jolly Green / Texas Patch
USAF Air Force Rescue / Jolly Green / Texas Patch
Japanese made 2017
USAF 33rd ARS Vintage Patch
USAF 33rd Air Rescue Squadron / "That others may live" Vintage Patch
Amazing piece in perfect conservation condition. EXTREMELY hard to find. Japanese made Circa 1952/65'.
The 33d has performed search, rescue and recovery missions from 1952–1960, 1961–1970, and since 1971. The squadron flew missions in support of the Vietnam War from 1965–1967. The 33d supported operations following the seizure of the USS Pueblo by North Korea between 29 January and 16 September 1968 and aided search efforts and salvage operations from September–October 1983, after a Soviet fighter aircraft shot down South Korean airliner.
Lineage
33d Air Rescue Squadron (1952–1965)
33d Air Recovery Squadron (1965–1966)
33d Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron (1966–1989)
33d Air Rescue Squadron (1989–1993)
33d Rescue Squadron (1993 – present)
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Thursday, November 2, 2017
USAF 56th RQS Patch
USAF 56th Rescue Squadron Patch
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
You can help to publish Yankee Air Pirates III
François Millard and Olivier Bizet are the authors of a book series called Yankee Air Pirates, about USAF uniforms, patches and equipment of the Vietnam War.
Volume 1 has a long chapter about Rescue units (including their equipment, uniforms, party suits, patches...). The third and final book will not be published if the sales of the first two volumes do not increase. This is a really hard work these guys made from their own pockets to publish this unique and amazing book. You can you help to get the third edition of this book out on the streets. A "must have" guidebook for serious collectors!
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Tuesday, October 31, 2017
USAF JTF-STS / Space Shuttle Patch
USAF Joint Task Force - Space Shuttle Support / "Like Magic" Patch
There's not much info regarding this patch. This is all could gather, but I believe is related in some point to the Space Shuttle Rescue Support where some ARRS has to be involved, nevertheless, each shuttle launch had its own STS number and special patch. The patch usually had the name of the shuttle and/or the astronauts on it for each launch, so this is a patch for the guys doing support for the launch (most probably at a Transoceanic Abort Landing (TAL) site (perhaps Morrocco?). The design of this patch infers that it is the space shuttle Challenger?, but does not state the STS number or astronauts.
WANTED!: USAF Rescue Underwater Swimmers Patch
WANTED!: USAF Rescue Underwater Swimmers Patch
Circa 1964/67'
Monday, October 30, 2017
USAF 7th SOS / Osprey Patch
USAF 7th Special Operations Squadron / Osprey Patch
The 7th Special Operations Squadron is an active flying unit of the United States Air Force. It is a component of the 752d Special Operations Group (752 SOG), United States Special Operations Command, and is currently based at Royal Air Force Station Mildenhall in Suffolk, UK. From their base at RAF Mildenhall, the 7th Special Operations Squadron is able to deploy or extract troops from hostile, sensitive, or otherwise undesirable locations.
The squadron flies the CV-22 Osprey. Their mission is to provide long-range infiltration, exfiltration and resupply of non conventional special operation forces. The CV-22 is fitted with advanced electronic warfare systems, terrain following and avoidance radars, and navigation systems allowing them to operate under almost any adverse weather or time condition, to maximum efficiency.
The 7th SOS was reassigned to the 39th Aerospace Rescue & Recovery Wing, on 1 February 1987 and to the 352d Special Operations Group, on 1 December 1992 relocating in the process to RAF Alconbury, England during the Cold War.
Its unconventional warfare capability has reaped the squadron nine AF Outstanding Unit Awards, the 1997 MacKay Trophy for the most meritorious USAF flight of the year, the 1998 William Tunner Award for the most outstanding airlift mission, and selection as AFSOC's Special Operations Squadron of the Year for 1998.
In 2013 the 7th SOS transitioned from the MC-130H to the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey.
On 8 January 2015 the last MC-130H departed the 7 SOS returning to Hurlburt Field where they'll continue to fly and make an impact for special operations. The last MC-130H Combat Talon II departure from RAF Mildenhall marks the final step of Special Operations Command Europe's transition from the Talon II to the CV-22 Osprey.
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USAF 67th SOS / Night Owls OD Patch
USAF 67th Special Operations Squadron / Night Owls OD Patch
From their base at RAF Mildenhall, the 67th Special Operations Squadron's MC-130J Commando II flies single or multi-ship low-level air refueling missions for special operations helicopters, and infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of special operations forces by airdrop or airland. The MC-130P primarily flies missions at low-altitude at night to reduce probability of visual acquisition and intercept by airborne threats.
The unit was constituted as the 67th Air Rescue Squadron on 17 October 1952. It was activated on 14 November 1952 at RAF Sculthorpe, England, and discontinued, and inactivated, on 18 March 1960 at Prestwick, Scotland. It was activated again on 10 May 1961, and organized on 18 June 1961 at Prestwick, Scotland. The unit was redesignated 67th Air Recovery Squadron on 1 August 1965, and then as the 67th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron on 8 January 1966.
It was transferred to Morón Air Base, Spain on 1 July 1966. On 15 January 1970, the 67th ARRS transferred to RAF Woodbridge, UK. The unit operated the Lockheed HC-130 fixed wing (also used as rotational support for their Detachment of H-3 helicopters stationed at Keflavik, Iceland) and Sikorsky MH-53 rotary wing aircraft.
On 1 June 1988 the unit was split into two units redesignated the 67th Special Operations Squadron for the HC-130 aircraft and the 21st Special Operations Squadron for the HH-53 rotary wing. On 1 April 1992 they moved to RAF Alconbury, UK. They are still active as the 67th SOS and have flown the HC-130 since 1965 (designated the MC-130P since 1996). It is currently stationed at RAF Mildenhall, UK.
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USAF 67th ARRS / Jolly Green Patch
USAF 67th Aerospace Rescue & Recovery Squadron / RAF Mildenhall / Jolly Green Patch
USAF 308th RQS / Patrick AFB / Challenge Coin
USAF 308th Rescue Squadron / Patrick AFB / Combat Top 3 Challenge Coin
USAF 321st STS / Subdued Patch
USAF 321st Special Tactics Squadron / Subdued Patch
321st Special Tactics Squadron (321st STS) provides a fast reaction, rapidly-deployable force capable of establishing and providing positive control of the air to ground interface during special operations or conventional missions. Unit combat controllers and pararescue men conduct the reconnaissance, surveillance, assessment and establishment of assault zone sites and provide air traffic control and long-range secure command and control communications. Additionally, the unit provides combat trauma medical care, personnel recovery, and terminal attack control of munitions delivered by fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft. The squadron also has special operations weathermen assigned to provide weather support for other special operations forces.
USAF 321st STS / Silver Team / OD Patch Set
USAF 321st Special Tactics Squadron / Silver Team / OD Patch Set
VERY RARE!
321st Special Tactics Squadron (321st STS) provides a fast reaction, rapidly-deployable force capable of establishing and providing positive control of the air to ground interface during special operations or conventional missions. Unit combat controllers and pararescue men conduct the reconnaissance, surveillance, assessment and establishment of assault zone sites and provide air traffic control and long-range secure command and control communications. Additionally, the unit provides combat trauma medical care, personnel recovery, and terminal attack control of munitions delivered by fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft. The squadron also has special operations weathermen assigned to provide weather support for other special operations forces.
Blue and yellow are the Air Force colors. Blue alludes to the sky, the primary theater of Air Force operations. Yellow refers to the sun and the excellence required of Air Force personnel. The divided disc denotes day and night and suggests the “round-the-clock” capabilities of the squadron. The lightning bold represents the air-ground interface provided by the unit personnel and indicates their rapid response to duty. The dagger and parachute symbolise the primary means of combat infiltrations as performed by squadron personnel. The globe indicates the squadron’s ability to deploy anywhere, anytime, under any conditions
It is believed that the 321st Special Tactics Squadron is made up of three teams with differing roles:
Silver Steam: provides the PJs and CROs that fly with the 56th RQS
Brown Team: provides most combat controllers, air traffic controllers, etc.
Blue Team: conduct waterborne ops.
All probable crossover to some extent.
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USAF 321st STS / Brown Team / Green Feet Patch
USAF 321st Special Tactics Squadron / Brown Team / "It's all about the hustle" / Green Feet Patch
A VERY rare version of the original patch, featuring the green feet and lightning bolt.
321st Special Tactics Squadron (321st STS) provides a fast reaction, rapidly-deployable force capable of establishing and providing positive control of the air to ground interface during special operations or conventional missions. Unit combat controllers and pararescue men conduct the reconnaissance, surveillance, assessment and establishment of assault zone sites and provide air traffic control and long-range secure command and control communications. Additionally, the unit provides combat trauma medical care, personnel recovery, and terminal attack control of munitions delivered by fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft. The squadron also has special operations weathermen assigned to provide weather support for other special operations forces.
It is believed that the 321st Special Tactics Squadron is made up of three teams with differing roles:
Silver Steam: provides the PJs and CROs that fly with the 56th RQS
Brown Team: provides most combat controllers, air traffic controllers, etc.
Blue Team: conduct waterborne ops.
All probable crossover to some extent.
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USAF 321st STS / Blue Team / Crusader Patch Set
USAF 321st Special Tactics Squadron / Blue Team Boat / Crusader Patch Set
EXTREMELY RARE! This is the complete patch set from the Blue Team
321st Special Tactics Squadron (321st STS) provides a fast reaction, rapidly-deployable force capable of establishing and providing positive control of the air to ground interface during special operations or conventional missions. Unit combat controllers and pararescue men conduct the reconnaissance, surveillance, assessment and establishment of assault zone sites and provide air traffic control and long-range secure command and control communications. Additionally, the unit provides combat trauma medical care, personnel recovery, and terminal attack control of munitions delivered by fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft. The squadron also has special operations weathermen assigned to provide weather support for other special operations forces.
Blue and yellow are the Air Force colors. Blue alludes to the sky, the primary theater of Air Force operations. Yellow refers to the sun and the excellence required of Air Force personnel. The divided disc denotes day and night and suggests the “round-the-clock” capabilities of the squadron. The lightning bold represents the air-ground interface provided by the unit personnel and indicates their rapid response to duty. The dagger and parachute symbolise the primary means of combat infiltrations as performed by squadron personnel. The globe indicates the squadron’s ability to deploy anywhere, anytime, under any conditions
The Blue Team patch is a unit at RAF Mildenhall, UK This patch set was made for the 321st Special Tactics Squadron Blue Team. The "BTB" on the patch stands for either "Blue Team Boat" or "Burn The Boat". Although based at nearby RAF Mildenhall as part of the 352d Special Operations Group, the 321st Special Tactics Squadron fulfills various roles including providing Pararescuemen (PJs) and Combat Rescue Officers (CROs) to operate alongside the 56th Rescue Squadron's and their HH-60G Pavehawks.
Blue and yellow are the Air Force colors. Blue alludes to the sky, the primary theater of Air Force operations. Yellow refers to the sun and the excellence required of Air Force personnel. The divided disc denotes day and night and suggests the “round-the-clock” capabilities of the squadron. The lightning bold represents the air-ground interface provided by the unit personnel and indicates their rapid response to duty. The dagger and parachute symbolise the primary means of combat infiltrations as performed by squadron personnel. The globe indicates the squadron’s ability to deploy anywhere, anytime, under any conditions
The Blue Team patch is a unit at RAF Mildenhall, UK This patch set was made for the 321st Special Tactics Squadron Blue Team. The "BTB" on the patch stands for either "Blue Team Boat" or "Burn The Boat". Although based at nearby RAF Mildenhall as part of the 352d Special Operations Group, the 321st Special Tactics Squadron fulfills various roles including providing Pararescuemen (PJs) and Combat Rescue Officers (CROs) to operate alongside the 56th Rescue Squadron's and their HH-60G Pavehawks.
It is believed that the 321st Special Tactics Squadron is made up of three teams with differing roles:
Silver Steam: provides the PJs and CROs that fly with the 56th RQS
Brown Team: provides most combat controllers, air traffic controllers, etc.
Blue Team: conduct waterborne ops.
All probable crossover to some extent.
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WANTED!: USAF 321st STS / Blue Team / Extremist Hunters Patch
WANTED!: USAF 321st Special Tactics Squadron / Blue Team / Extremist Hunters Patch
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Thursday, October 26, 2017
USAF 71st ARRS / Dumbo Patch
USAF 71st Aerospace Rescue & Recovery Squadron / "Dumbo" Patch
Extremely rare! Circa 1968
This patch from the 71st ARRS came way back when the squadron was formed in the early 60's and was designed by Walt Disney. The 71st was first activated in November 1952 when Air Rescue Service expanded its existing air rescue squadrons to groups and expanded their flights to separate squadrons. It flew search, rescue and recovery missions out of Elmendorf Air Force Base from 1952–1960 and 1970-1991. It has flown aerial refueling missions for search and rescue operations since 1991.
Also history of 71st ARRS, Elmendorf tends to overlook the rescue helicopters were actually the 5040th Helicopter Squadron (1969-1971). 13 new Sikorsky HH-3E helicopters replaced H-21s flown by the 5050th starting in May 1970. In 1975 the 5040th was deactivated and the H-3s were transferred to the 71st ARRS. It was this action that made the 71st a composite rescue squadron (operated both fixed and rotary wing aircraft). Its 71st. The ski's and snow refer to the snow in Alaska where the unit was formed. Dumbo refers to the Callsign used by Catalina's (WWII) and I think also the HU-16's in Korea that were used for rescue. The 71st uses a variant of this patch as one of their friday patches.
Original Walt Disney design
Lineage:
- Constituted as the 71st Air Rescue Squadron on 17 October 1952 / Activated on 14 November 1952. Discontinued and inactivated on 18 March 1960.
- Redesignated 71st Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron on 25 November 1969 / Activated on 8 March 1970.
- Redesignated 71st Air Rescue Squadron on 1 June 1989 / Inactivated on 1 June 1991.
Due to the fact that the marginal zone of the Greenland Ice Cap blocked surface transportation, the obvious way to build and resupply DEW line DYE sites was airlift. The concept had been proved during Project Snowman and other expeditions and later been re-affirmed on a practical basis in the resupply of N-33 and N-34. However, because the planned construction of the two DYE sites on the Greenland Ice Cap would involve airlift of material and equipment which was beyond the capability of the ski-wheel aircraft then in the Air Force inventory, an aircraft with a larger cargo capability and longer range was required. Fortunately, the means were available. During 1957, the Air Force conducted extensive testing of a ski-wheel configured C-130A (55-0021) which could be operated from both conventional runways and snow or ice covered surfaces. The tests proved the Lockheed manufactured aircraft could successfully do what had already been done by other ski-wheeled aircraft.
Although the C-123J was an improvement over the C-47, it still lacked the necessary range and load capacity required for the Greenland Ice Cap. A larger aircraft was needed. This led to the modification of C-130A, 55-0021, in 1956. The aircraft made its first flight in January 1957 from Dobbins AFB, near the Lockheed-Georgia plant at Marietta, Georgia. (53) It was later tested extensively by a joint Air Force-Lockheed team at Bemidji during Project Slide (snow, land, ice, development).
Ski equipped LC-130D of the 71st ARRS
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