Garth Thompson Posted December 10, 2015 Share #1 Posted December 10, 2015 I don't collect US Air Force squadrons and don't have much knowledge in that area. I recently picked up this little pile. Is there anything unusual or scarce in the lot? Thanks, Garth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamski Posted December 10, 2015 Share #2 Posted December 10, 2015 Nothing really rare, but all are really nice 1980's era unit patches. -Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garth Thompson Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted December 11, 2015 Thanks -ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamski Posted December 11, 2015 Share #4 Posted December 11, 2015 That said, the 522nd TFS patch in the middle bottom is obviously earlier, probably early 1970's. I think it is the best of the lot. -Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted December 11, 2015 Share #5 Posted December 11, 2015 The UK made 48 TFW is tough to find, and the 522 Ski mentioned is an F-100 era one, most likely 60s. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flytiger Posted December 12, 2015 Share #6 Posted December 12, 2015 Pave Tack is nice and a 70s era I think. A lot of F-111 era Wing/Squadron patches in there. My Son was in the 522nd as a First Sgt for a year before returning to ATC Tower at Cannon. If you want to move them let me know and will see what we can sort out as would be nice Xmas gift for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted December 12, 2015 Share #7 Posted December 12, 2015 The 48th is really nice,and I always like the 401st pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLHorstead Posted January 29, 2016 Share #8 Posted January 29, 2016 "Pave Tack" was the lasier designator pod used to percession target the bunker busting lasier bombs. When used by a flight of aircraft (2 or more) the designator aircraft lights up the target from a standoff range,while the bombing release aircraft can evaide hostile fire, however when flown by a solo aircraft, the aircraft must maintain the lasier lock which can result in the aircraft being shotdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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