I don’t think the short sleeve shirt has ever been worn. No patches on it. Long sleeve shirt and pants lightly worn if at all. No rips or tears. Any questions just ask. Thanks for looking at my stuff!
38 RECONNAISSANCE SQUADRON – 1991 – OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, NEBRASKA – POST COLD WAR + GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM ERA! This is the real deal, authentic/original/genuine period/vintage patch NOT an Overseas Knockoff! Color Unit Patches came off the USAF utility uniforms during the late 1970s After mid 1985 Color patches were worn only on Duty Flight Suites & Flight Jackets Subdued unit patches started appearing on USAF utility uniforms during the early 1980s In 2007 USAF prohibited/suspended unit patches on the Airman Battle Uniforms (ABU) As of 2018 the USAF has adopted the U. Army Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) Uniform, authorizing subdued unit patches once again Squadron is operational from 1991 to Present Unit is stationed at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska Assigned: 55th Operations Group/55th Wing/16th Air Force/Air Combat Command (ACC) Emblem Approved: 3 March 1942, reinstated on 22 February 1994 Nickname: Hellcat Motto: Ducimus Ceteri Sequuntur, Latin for We Lead, Others Follow Operational Aircraft: – Boeing RC-135 Rivet Joint – Reconnaissance Aircraft Tail Code: OF Unit Awards & Decorations: – Awarded Two Distinguished Unit Citation – World War-2 – Awarded 10 Meritorious Unit Awards – Earned 13 Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards Service Streamers: World War-2 American Theater Campaign Streamers – World War-2: – Air Offensive, Europe – Normandy, France – Northern France – Rhineland, Germany – Ardennes-Alsace, France – Central Europe – Air Combat, EAME Theater Campaign Streamers – Southwest Asia: – Defense of Saudi Arabia – Liberation & Defense of Kuwait – Cease Fire Campaign – Global War on Terrorism.
Air Force Two 1st Airlift Squadron Sam Fox Vice President CHALLENGE COIN. Original coin, not a reproduction. 2.5 size, no flaws. 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.
This WW2 / Korean War US Army Air Force Veteran Lot is in good condition overall but does show expected signs of age and storage. The collection offered here belonged to Virginia veteran Technical Sergeant Melvin Lee Duke and he served with the USAAF Eighth Air Force, 379th Bombardment Wing, 524th Bombardment Squadron during the final stages of World War 2. The 379th Bombardment Wing had one of the most successful combat records of the War with the 524th Bombardment Squadron flying it’s last combat mission on April 25, 1945. Duke was inducted into the US Army on September 3, 1943 at the age of 26. He attended Gunnery Training at Yuma Army Airfield and Radio Training at Sioux Falls Army Airfield in 1944. The 524th was stationed at RAF Kimbolton and Duke served here most likely until June 1945 when the 379th was transferred to Casablanca Airfield to assist with the Air Force’s “Green Project” to help get US troops home. Duke arrived back in the United States on March 23, 1946 and was Honorably Discharged on March 27 at Fort Meade Separation Center. The items included in this lot were all acquired together and appear to have been undisturbed for many years. While a majority of the items have obvious relations to one another and Duke’s service history, several pieces included in the lot have had their story’s lost to time. These items have been included and left together exactly as found as they may have deeper significance that would truly be a travesty to disrupt. Paper documents included are an Honorable Discharge Certificate, Individual AAF Issue Record, 1944 RC-261 Remote Control Equipment manual, an Enlisted Man’s Pass for Halloween 1943 at Miami Beach, business cards from two bars in South Dakota one with great period cartoon of Uncle Sam, Tojo, Mussolini and Hitler! And a Weekly Bus Pass from the St. Louis Public Service Company for October 3-9 1943. On the backside of several of the documents are handwritten names and addresses. There are 28 uniform patches that included shoulder sleeve USAAF insignias, Eighth Air Force insignias, sleeve Armament and Communications Specialists insignias, and various enlisted NCO rank insignia. Metal uniform insignia include 1 cap device, 9 collar disks and 10 buttons. Most of the collar disks have clutches however there are several that are missing. Of interest, theses metal components are stored in a period USAAF Shure ANB-M-C1 Oxygen Mask Microphone box showing expected wear. This container held many small and fragile pieces, all of which are shown here as they were found. Inside this tin were found the Army Marksman and Sharpshooter Badges (both marked “STERLING”), the “Sweetheart” Wings (marked “STERLING REJA”), a WW2 British Auxiliary Territorial Service Women’s Branch badge, a WW2 British Army Royal Artillery collar insignia, a bracelet made from British 6 Pence coins all dated 1944 and 1945, and what appears to be a Victory “V” piece of trench art. The “Escape & Evasion Kit” map and “Asshole” compass are in good condition but do show signs of age and wear. The map is very clean and still in it’s original rubberized canvas pouch, dated 43. ” The escape compass is the earlier British-made “Pillbox style and is unmarked. The glass face has what appears to be a very fine crack, or area of delamination, and it can barely be detected to touch with your fingernail. The compass easily finds North and is otherwise in clean, functional condition. The 37 banknotes included come from England, Scotland, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, French Morocco and British Tripolitania. A WW1 era copy of “Manual For Soldiers in France” by G. The Bible contains names and addresses written on the inside of the front and back covers. The log book chronicles Duke’s work to receive a Private Pilot Certificate and depicts flight training spanning from September 1941 to May 1947. Duke earned this certificate on August 14, 1946, less than 5 months after returning home. Several post cards that appear to be from France, a 1943 US Ration Card from a Virginia resident and a portrait of two young boys is also included in this lot just as they were discovered. Also included in this lot are 7 original photographs from the Korean War that seemingly depict the same man in at least 3 of the images, possibly identifying this individual as Duke. One of the photographs depicts a US soldier and a Korean worker standing in front of a sign reading HEADQUARTERS K-6 AIR BASE HOME OF THE MOSQUITOES. The sign also shows the insignia of the Fifth Air force and the 6147th Tactical Control Group. K-6 Air Base was established in 1950 and is still active today as Camp Humphreys. The photographs show soldiers posing in front of Quonset huts and also with Korean citizens, two of the prints have written descriptions on their backsides. As there are no printed records in this group that place Duke serving in Korea, the conclusion that these images belonged to him is strictly based on speculation and not hard evidence. However, these photographs were stored together with the other items for many years and there appears to be some significance to their presence here. I have taken nearly 50 photographs of this wonderful collection and would be happy to provide additional images upon request. This group offers an intimate view into yet another tale of service from the “Greatest Generation” and the items preserved here are truly fascinating artifacts from that amazing moment in time. Please examine the photographs carefully for the best description of contents and their condition.
VINTAGE HANDMADE BRASS SOUVENIR PLATE MADE IN BEZANTI TRIPOLI. THE PLATE HAS THE 526 FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON LANDSTUHL GERMANY ON THE FRONT. THE 526 was assigned to Landstuhl Air force Base in 1952 and was equipped with the 86FSabre jet and was resdesignated the 536th fighter interceptor squadron and assumed the the misson of air defense for central European region until 1960, according to wiki pedia, Plate is in good condition showing signs of wear SUCH AS SMALL SCRATCHES, TARNISH, MINOR DENTS, that are consistent with age, it could use cleaning and polishing to look its best This is a very unique item possibly one of a kind.
This metal plaque and bust is a perfect addition for collectors interested in militaria from the United States Air Force. The plaque measures 18 inches by 16 inches and features the emblem of the 325th Civil Engineer Squadron. The bust, which measures 10 inches, is signed by Terrance Patterson and depicts a member of the Air Force. This unique piece is perfect for anyone interested in collecting Air Force memorabilia or militaria in general. The plaque and bust are in excellent shape and would make a great addition to any collection. Don’t miss out on the chance to own this one-of-a-kind item. The plaque an bust came to me as a set so I believe they are supposed to be together. The plaque is 18″ from base to top and the bust is 10″ tall. The bust is signed on the back by Terrance Patterson as you can see on the included photos. The bust clearly has a “badge” that reads USAF Civil Engineer. A really beautiful set that I hope stays together because that’s how they were meant to be.
Vintage U S Air Force Academy Cadet Squadron 13 lidded stein. This 8 lidded stein, counting the thumblift, was made in Germany by Gerz. Stein features the seal of the U. Air Force Academy Cadet Squadron 13. A bulldog is emblazoned in the foreground of a sky blue circle outlined in black. A lightning bolt shoots across the sky behind the white bulldog, outlined in black and wearing a spiked collar. On a white scroll at the bottom is 13th SQ AFCW. The bulldog represents the full circle of qualities that make up an Air Force officer. It epitomizes the moral resolve and dogged pursuit of duty typical to the cadets of the 13th Squadron. The lightning bolt demonstrates the courage and dedication that characterizes all bulldog graduates. USA in raised lettering 4 times around the top of the lid with a raised Great Seal of the United States, the symbol of our sovereighty, in the middle. Excellent condition with no chips, cracks, hairlines or crazing.
The pin is made of high-quality sterling silver and features intricate details that accurately represent the squadron’s emblem. It is a perfect addition to any militaria collection, especially for those who are interested in Air Force history and memorabilia. The pin is in excellent condition and has been well-preserved over the years, making it a valuable piece of history for any collector.