USAF 301st RQS / Guardian Wings Decal

USAF 301st Rescue Squadron / Guardian Wings Decal

Designed by Pilot Bob Haston

This rare decal was kindly donated by (Ret.) Col. Mark Deaton who served for over 30 years in the military starting in the Army flying AH-1S Cobras and then commissioned to the Air National Guard flying C-26 and C-5’s.  Later in his career, he switched back to rotary wing in the New York ANG 102nd RQS (converted to 101st RQS). His deployments with the NYANG included Iraq (BIAP) 03 and Kandahar 05’. He later went on active duty with the 56th RQS 06’-09’ participated in Lebanon NEO in 09’. Transferred to AFRES with the 301st RQS from 09’-14’ (including Bastion 11’) and also deployed as an augmenteee to the 55th RQS. for a Kandahar and Bastion rotation 09’/10’. Over his varied career, Col. Deaton also participated in the design of many patches displayed here in the collection.

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