Unique Dog Tag in USAF Vietnam Era Grouping

[Nic]

Hello all,

 

I recently purchased a small insignia grouping related to a Captain who flew F-111 missions in Vietnam. There was no name associated with the items, however there was a dog tag was included. I had figured it was the Captains. I started researching the name on the tag yesterday and noticed the serial number was something I've never seen before. I was wondering if anyone has come across a tag like this? I have another dog tag from the 60s in a grouping named to a F-104 Starfighter pilot. This one is the same size and style as that one. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[smwinter207]

Was this a flight training dog tag?

[Nic]

Interesting thought. There was a 3575th Pilot Training Squadron patch with the grouping.

[aznation]

Don't know if this is right or not as it pertains to your dog tag but I found this.

 

Another particular series of Service Numbers had prefix Z, as used by members of the Maritime Service / Merchant Marine (e.g. Z-435, Z-4419, Z-33303, Z-403573).

[aznation]

On second thought, I found this. During that time period the aviation cadets would've been training on North American TB-25 Mitchell's, a medium bomber.

[Nic]

Matt....thanks for the newspaper clipping! That helps out a lot.

[aznation]

You're welcome Nic.