Siamundo Posted November 13, 2018 Share #1 Posted November 13, 2018 I have been looking online trying to piece together some information about this patch and/or squadron but have not had any luck. It appears to be an older vintage Japanese made patch-maybe Vietnam era. I do really like this design though. Not sure what their mission was but the wasp is holding a machine gun and what might be a flashlight. Maybe they trained for night assaults or air drops? The machine gun reminds me of a Lewis gun or maybe a Bren with the drum on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark1 Posted November 13, 2018 Share #2 Posted November 13, 2018 The squadron started out as the 1st Combat Crew Training Squadron in 1968 and renamed to the 1st Tactical Airlift Training Squadron in 1970. The 1st Tactical Airlift Training Squadron was attached to the 302nd Special Operations Wing (1970 to 1971) then 302nd Tactical Airlift Wing (1971 to 1973). The squadron provided training in the C-119 Flying Boxcar for AC-119 Stinger. I Think all the training was out of Ohio? Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siamundo Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted November 13, 2018 Hi Mark, thank you for the information. Based on the design, that makes sense they were involved with Special Operations training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted November 13, 2018 Share #4 Posted November 13, 2018 It was at Lockbourne AFB, Ohio, at one time for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamski Posted November 13, 2018 Share #5 Posted November 13, 2018 Slick patch! I like it! -Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siamundo Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share #6 Posted November 14, 2018 Thank you Randy and Teamski! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted November 16, 2018 Share #7 Posted November 16, 2018 Very cool patch. I like the design, machine gun & flashlight plus the wasp(?) for the AC-119 Stinger (AC-119K) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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