Friday, July 1, 2011

USAF 48th. RQS Patch

48th RESCUE SQUADRON patch

The 48th Rescue Squadron (48 RQS) is part of the 563d Rescue Group at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. PJs/CROs primarily fly onboard HH-60 Pave Hawk aircraft while conducting search and rescue missions.

The 48th flew search, rescue, and recovery, mostly over water from, 1952-1969, 1972-1976, and 1985-1987. It supported USAF Survival School from, 1972-1976 and 1985-1987. Squadron personnel performed interdiction missions in support of South Florida Drug Interdiction Task Force from, 1985-1987. Since October 1993, the squadron has flown helicopters for combat rescue, water survival training, and drug interdiction missions.

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