Vintage US Military Air Force 3rd Aerospace Rescue & Recon Group Tan Son Vietnam

Posted on November 11, 2025 by admin Posted in vintage

Vintage US Military Air Force 3rd Aerospace Rescue & Recon Group Tan Son Vietnam

Unused but has some glue and scrapbook paper on back. Measures 5 1/4″ x 5 1/4″.

USAF 10th Recon. 1st Tac Recon Sq. Lithophane German Stein Spangdahlem 1955-1957

Posted on April 20, 2025 by admin Posted in usaf

USAF 10th Recon. 1st Tac Recon Sq. Lithophane German Stein Spangdahlem 1955-1957

This is a German-made stein of the type commonly presented as’end of tour’ gifts to Airmen and their spouses. It is a lithophane stein with a figure of a shapely woman that is visible when the bottom is held up to light. The markings and insignia are of the USAF’s 10th Tactical Recon Wing, 1st Tac Recon Squad. It has a pewter lid capped with a fighter jet. The stein is dated 1955 – 1957. It is hand painted and there is a tiny drop of red paint on the handle from the original painting process. Condition: This stein is in beautiful condition. It is brightly enameled and banded with a clean, smooth interior. There are a few scuff marks from normal shelf wear on the bottom of the stein and the lid is a bit loose. See pictures for condition references and please ask any questions before purchasing!

Vintage USAF 29th Tactical Recon Squadron Patch

Posted on May 7, 2023 by admin Posted in vintage

Vintage USAF 29th Tactical Recon Squadron Patch

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING OUR AUCTIONS. Vintage USAF 29th Tactical Recon Squadron Patch. Please see all pictures. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Militaria (Date Unknown)\Air Force”. The seller is “infinite_hunt” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

Type: Patch
Force: Air Force
Theme: Militaria

Vintage 815th WRS Weather Recon Hurricane Hunter Painting Eye of the Storm

Posted on May 20, 2022 by admin Posted in vintage

Vintage 815th WRS Weather Recon Hurricane Hunter Painting Eye of the Storm

C-130 Hurricane Hunter painting “The Eye of the Storm”. Fantastic painting of a Hurricane Hunter in the eye of a hurricane. Painted and signed by Leo in 1985. See below for the history of the 815th WRS Weather Recon Squadron. The first image is taken under 5k kelvin daylight LED lights, the second is taken outside in the late afternoon sun. Measures approx 24 1/4 wide and 18 1/4 tall as from edge to edge. Condition – The name Williams is written in permanent ink on the back of the frame. Two small brown marks on the left side as shown. The bottom right corner has a small dent in the wood frame behind the canvas as shown on the edge. A small mark under the sun as shown. One side has some corrosion to the staples on the side of the frame as shown. The frame is really light weight wood and not exactly square on the edges. Please use the zoom function to see detailed condition information. Heroes under many names. In 1973, the 815th (Flying Jennies) were reactivated as part of the Air Force Reserve, flying C-130s at Keesler AFB, Miss. Under control of the 920th Tactical Airlift Group (Reserve). 1, 1976 the unit was re-designated as the 815th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron when its parent, the 920th, was re-designated a weather reconnaissance group. For the next 12 years, the 815th WRS tracked storms and hurricanes in the Atlantic, Caribbean Basin, Gulf of Mexico and Eastern Pacific. In 1983, the 920th WRG was deactivated, and the 815th WRS came under the direct operational control of the 403rd Rescue and Weather Reconnaissance Wing, which moved its headquarters to Keesler. The current Hurricane Hunters are still at Keesler, still taming the skies and still gathering life saving information every year. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Militaria (Date Unknown)\Air Force”. The seller is “mississippimagic” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, Bahamas.

Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Force: Air Force
Type: Painting

3rd Special Operations Squadron Commander UAV Recon Air Force Challenge Coin

Posted on March 1, 2022 by admin Posted in special

3rd Special Operations Squadron Commander UAV Recon Air Force Challenge Coin

3rd Special Operations Squadron Commander UAV Recon Air Force Challenge Coin. Among this collection are some of the rarest coins I have ever had, and I will be listing them over the coming weeks. The original owner was personally awarded or traded for each of the coins in this collection, and all are guaranteed authentic. Please look carefully at my feedback and you will see the same. To Sign up for my weekly newsletter below to see what new items I have listed! View My Other Items For Sale. Add me to your Favorite Sellers. Item will be packaged CAREFULLY and PROFESSIONALLY. Get images that make Supersized seem small. Showcase your items with Auctiva’s. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Current Militaria (2001-Now)\Original Items\Challenge Coins”. The seller is “jaypaperantiques” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Vietnam, Uruguay.

Subject: USAF
Size: 1 5/8\
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Theme: Militaria
Original/Reproduction: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 2001-Now

WWII 9th Air Force 33rd Photo Recon Squadron Photo Lot England France Belgium

Posted on February 13, 2022 by admin Posted in wwii

WWII 9th Air Force 33rd Photo Recon Squadron Photo Lot England France Belgium

WWII 9th Air Force 33rd Photo Recon Squadron Photo Lot England France Belgium. 40+ different photos, a few have some duplicates but almost all of them are different. They measure 10 X 10. I believe these were some of the photos dues to make a book about the unit, judging by the one that looks like a title page. Censor stamp is fate but its dated 1945. Really nice photos showing different departments such as Pilots, Camera Repair, Medics, Mess, etc. Many different photos of the various men in the photo recon squadron, all identified in the photos. Some light wear, most are in great shape. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Photographs”. The seller is “snydersjunkyard” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay, Russian Federation.

Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Region of Origin: United States

Vtg 1950s L-2B USAF Flying Jacket Conmar Zips 343rd Strat Recon Sqdn Patch

Posted on June 10, 2021 by admin Posted in 1950s

Vtg 1950s L-2B USAF Flying Jacket Conmar Zips 343rd Strat Recon Sqdn Patch

ORIGINAL vintage Blue Anchor Overall L-2B Flying Jacket with period 343rd Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron patch. Jacket is size LARGE. Fits more like a medium. Patch is machine sewn. Roundel and nylon are faded. Some small and faded unknown red stains on reverse as seen in photo. Similar small faint red stain in right underarm (not seen in photo). Overall, nylon and knits are in good shape with no major issues. Crown zippers on front and pocket are functional. Lining is shiny and soft. Appears rumpled but no major pilling or defects. I’m no tailor! Top of collar to bottom of knit 22. Outside of sleeve from shoulder seam to bottom of knit 22. 343rd Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron was activated. On 1 November 1950 and. Conducted aerial photography and global strategic reconnaissance from 1950 to 1979. On, 9 July 1953 a squadron RB-50 temporarily attached to the 91st Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron was shot down by Soviet fighters about ninety miles south of Vladivostok. DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS GENUINE PIECE OF COLD WAR AVIATION HISTORY!!! REASONABLE OPENING WITH NO RESERVE!!! The item “Vtg 1950s L-2B USAF Flying Jacket Conmar Zips 343rd Strat Recon Sqdn Patch” is in sale since Saturday, June 5, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1954-60\Original Period Items”. The seller is “pp_sharikov” and is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Original/Reproduction: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1954-60

Vtg 12th Tac Recon Sq USAAF Souvenir Jacket WWII Yokota Honshu Japan Air Force

Posted on December 24, 2020 by admin Posted in 12th

Vtg 12th Tac Recon Sq USAAF Souvenir Jacket WWII Yokota Honshu Japan Air Force

12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron Souvenir Jacket. Condition is well preserved with no damage – ORIGINAL condition. Made with navy blue wool and lined in white satin. Jonesy embroidered on the chest elastic cuffs and collar are not stretched or frayed. No size or care tags anywhere but measures like a mens size large (see measurements below). Top to bottom: 28in. Pit to pit: 24in. Neck to wrist: 32in. The item “Vtg 12th Tac Recon Sq USAAF Souvenir Jacket WWII Yokota Honshu Japan Air Force” is in sale since Thursday, December 10, 2020. This item is in the category “Clothing, Shoes & Accessories\Specialty\Vintage\Men’s Vintage Clothing\Outerwear Coats & Jackets”. The seller is “grantuan” and is located in Denver, Colorado. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Panama, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay.

Main Color: Navy Blue
Look: Bomber
Brand: USAF
Size Type: Regular
Size (Men’s): L
Type: COLLECTIBLE JACKET
Style: MILITARY
Material: Satin
Decade: 1950s
Original/Reproduction: Original
Fur Type: A-2
Size: LARGE
Color: Army

Cold War USAF 10th Recon. Tech. Sq. Lithophane German Stein Spangdahlem Air Base

Posted on February 3, 2020 by admin Posted in cold

Cold War USAF 10th Recon. Tech. Sq. Lithophane German Stein Spangdahlem Air Base

Spangdahlem was built in 1951 in response to rising tensions in the Cold War, with the help of France since the area of the base was in French territory. The stein is named to Nicholas S. Albano and reads: 10th RECONNAISSANCE TECHNICAL SQUADRON SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE GERMANY 1955 1958. During this time the 10th completed many recon missions, the squadron operated the Lockheed Shooting Star by day and the Douglas Invader by night. In 1954 the Martin RB-57A replaced the Douglas RB-26 and Republic Aviation RF-84-F Thunderjets replaced the Lockheed RF-80. Each side of the stein features hand painted detail, insignia and a map of Germany pinpointing the location of the airbase. The lid of the stein features wonderfully detailed Douglas RB-66 Destroyer Jet, and eagle perched on a US Shield. The base of the stein is lithophane and features the outline of a shapely woman when held up to the light (see photo). VINTAGE: Circa 1955 – 1958. SIZE: Approximately 9 tall x 3 diameter at top; base: 4 7/8 in diameter. CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS: Hand painted porcelain, lithophane, pewter. MARKINGS: SCHMIDT KOBLENZ BOGENSTR 103. ITEM NOTES: This is from a US Air Force collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAAJX15 LDGEX15 SLDHEX4/15 SLCGEX5/16 afpg50020sab. CONDITION: 9- (Excellent+): Stein shows light wear, gorgeous painted details nearly all remain fully intact, overall excellent condition. GUARANTEE: As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original. The item “Cold War USAF 10th Recon. Tech. Sq. Lithophane German Stein Spangdahlem Air Base” is in sale since Thursday, October 1, 2015. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Breweriana, Beer\Drinkware, Steins\Lidded Steins\Germany”. The seller is “flyingtigerantiques” and is located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. This item can be shipped worldwide.

WWII/WW2 US AIR FORCE PATCH-8th Photo Recon Squadron rare fantastic grouping

Posted on August 13, 2018 by admin Posted in wwiiww2

Here is a very scarce opportunity for a very rare grouping. Fred rella was from the Bronx New York. After the war he eventually resided and retired upstate NY. A friend of mine went to his estate sale and subsequently acquired some material. Everything in my pics is period but the two photos are copies that were given to me by my friend who kept the two original photographs. The leather patch is a killer piece and was Fred rellas patch. Look at the pics for more info. The item “WWII/WW2 US AIR FORCE PATCH-8th Photo Recon Squadron rare fantastic grouping” is in sale since Wednesday, August 1, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Patches”. The seller is “metalsmith37″ and is located in Albany, New York. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica.
WWII/WW2 US AIR FORCE PATCH-8th Photo Recon Squadron rare fantastic grouping

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