Edelweisse Posted October 15, 2015 #1 Posted October 15, 2015 Hi Folks: When I was small....6 or 7 yrs old...my Uncle , who was in the USAF in 1950s, gave this patch which I still have and I'm now 61 yrs old (smile). He passed away in 2007 when I was down TDY attending USAF training at Lackland AFB. I also found a beer mug beer mug that had the same patch but my Aunt kept it. I'll always keep this patch... This unit was assigned to a USAF at Neubiberg when it moved from Furstenfeldbruck Air Base Attached is a picture of my Uncle as a SSgt in the 1950s...tribute to him and his USAF service ...20+ yrs
Bill Scott Posted October 15, 2015 #2 Posted October 15, 2015 To have a name attached to any piece of insignia is always a huge bonus.Thanks for showing us your piece of history and thanks to your uncle for his service.Scotty
Patchcollector Posted October 15, 2015 #3 Posted October 15, 2015 Great patch,and that it belonged to a family member makes it priceless!
Teamski Posted October 15, 2015 #4 Posted October 15, 2015 Now that is a cool patch and to get one from a relative makes a great patch even better. -Ski
firefighter Posted October 15, 2015 #5 Posted October 15, 2015 Beautiful patch and know it was your uncles is awesome.
Johnny Signor Posted October 16, 2015 #6 Posted October 16, 2015 It's also a Disney designed emblem .....
Edelweisse Posted October 17, 2015 Author #7 Posted October 17, 2015 Hi Johnny...I noticed that......the Disney design....I guess as a small kid....That's why I liked it and kept it. It was always cool...my Uncle's USAF patch.
firefighter Posted October 17, 2015 #8 Posted October 17, 2015 I found this on the 5th Tow Target Sq. I always thought the tow target units were WW2.I never knew they went into the 1950's. 5th Tow Target Squadron 16 July 1954 - c. 1 April 1958 (B-26 [A-26], B-29, C-47)The 5th Tow Target Squadron moved to Neubiberg from Furstenfeldbruck Air Base on 16 July 1954. Its mission was towing aerial targets for NATO Air Forces and Army Anti-Aircraft gunnery, and had detachments at RAF Sculthorpe, England (Det. A(1)), Bremen Germany, and North Africa. Aircraft flown by the 5th were Douglas TB-26B/C Invaders in Europe and a number of L-5 Sentinels. In North Africa, B-29s were used. Squadron markings consisted of Red and White horizontal stripes on the vertical and horizontal stabilizer and red wingtips. The unit was inactivated when Neubiberg was turned over to the German Air Force.
Edelweisse Posted October 18, 2015 Author #10 Posted October 18, 2015 Thanks for the info...I didn't know he was called "Pedro"....that is cool!
Johnny Signor Posted November 20, 2015 #11 Posted November 20, 2015 Here's the Disney Art for the 5th
Edelweisse Posted November 22, 2015 Author #12 Posted November 22, 2015 WOW Johnny....thanks...that is major cool.
Johnny Signor Posted November 23, 2015 #13 Posted November 23, 2015 You're welcome , I always enjoy sharing them !
InvaderHistoricalFoundatio Posted February 18, 2019 #14 Posted February 18, 2019 Hi Folks: When I was small....6 or 7 yrs old...my Uncle , who was in the USAF in 1950s, gave this patch which I still have and I'm now 61 yrs old (smile). He passed away in 2007 when I was down TDY attending USAF training at Lackland AFB. I also found a beer mug beer mug that had the same patch but my Aunt kept it. I'll always keep this patch... This unit was assigned to a USAF at Neubiberg when it moved from Furstenfeldbruck Air Base Attached is a picture of my Uncle as a SSgt in the 1950s...tribute to him and his USAF service ...20+ yrs Hey Edelweisse, what is your Uncle's name? I'd like to include a page on him on my Invader museum website.
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